Motorcycle News - In Too Deep: A KTM Supermoto flat tracker by Hombrese
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Uwe Kostrewa at Hombrese Bikes pushed the project over the finish line, but the initial work was actually done the KTM’s owner, Patrick. The two Germans are good friends—they worked together for a while, and their workshops are right next to each other in Cologne.
Uwe settled on a 450 cc KTM single, but Patrick wanted something bigger—so he picked the 98 hp KTM 950 Supermoto.
The wheels were re-laced with a pair of 19” rims, powder coated, and shod with Dunlop DT3 dirt track rubber. Patrick had to fettle the oil cooler too, since the front wheel was now hitting it—so he moved it slightly, and took some superfluous material out of the casing.
Buzzing from the result, Patrick asked Uwe to take the KTM to the next level as soon as they got back to Germany. So when winter hit, it went onto Hombrese’s bench for a full makeover.
Uwe stripped the bike down, and started by reworking the rear end. The 950 Supermoto’s fuel sits under the tank, and Uwe wanted to keep it that way—but on his terms. This would prove to be the most challenging part of the build.
Up top is a flat track tail section from Survivor Customs in the UK. It’s a sneaky setup—one screw releases the seat pad, which comes off to provide access to the fuel filler. For the front, Uwe took a fiberglass tank from a Sunday Motors mini-tracker, and retro-fitted it to the KTM’s frame by splitting it in two and reshaping it.
The bars are a set of ProTaper dirt track bends, with ProGrip grips and a simple kill-switch. Keen eyes will notice the lack of a foot brake—it’s been replaced by a one-finger lever above the clutch control.
With sharp new lines and a refined setup, all the KTM needed now was a fresh coat of paint. The guys settled on a brilliant color—the same red Honda used on the CR500 in the late 80s.
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