About Warp 9
Warp 9 Racing is a legendary American wheel builder and CNC billet component manufacturer located in Salt Lake City, Utah, with decades of championship-winning motocross and supermoto heritage. When the electric off-road market emerged, Warp 9 was among the first established motorcycle brands to engineer dedicated, heavy-duty parts tailored specifically for lightweight electric dirt bikes. Renowned for their 7000-series aluminum supermoto wheels, oversized 220mm floating brake rotors, and wide billet footpegs, Warp 9 provides the structural strength, precision machining, and aggressive styling that performance riders demand.
Motocross Precision Meets Electric Off-Road Performance
Warp 9 made its reputation in traditional motocross, building wheel sets capable of surviving 100-foot supercross triples and grueling desert racing. When applied to electric dirt bikes, this heavy-duty manufacturing approach solved several critical limitations of factory mountain-bike-style components. Stock Sur-Ron wheels and brakes are derived from heavy-duty downhill bicycle standards. While lightweight, they frequently suffer from bent spokes, warped rotors, and loose bearings when subjected to the weight, speed, and torque of an electric motorcycle. Warp 9 addressed these deficiencies by engineering true moto-spec components: rims extruded from 7000-series aerospace alloy, heavy-gauge stainless steel spokes, billet aluminum hubs with sealed bearings, and 410 stainless steel floating brake rotors. Today, Warp 9 is the industry leader for 17-inch supermoto street conversions and heavy-duty trail wheel assemblies, giving riders unmatched durability, custom anodized finishes, and confidence-inspiring stopping power.
Warp 9 Upgrades at Electric On Dirt Tracks
We stock essential Warp 9 performance components built to elevate your bike's handling and control:
1. **Warp 9 17" Supermoto Wheel Set (SKU: SR-WAR-0018)**: Complete front and rear 17-inch wheel package featuring 7000-series alloy rims, CNC billet hubs with sealed bearings, stainless steel spokes, and precision wheel spacers. Transforms the bike into a razor-sharp street and canyon carving supermoto. 2. **Warp 9 Oversized Front Rotor Kit 220mm (SKU: SR-WAR-0016)**: 220mm floating rotor constructed from 410 stainless steel with an aluminum inner carrier, supplied with a CNC caliper relocation bracket to dramatically increase braking leverage and heat dissipation. 3. **Warp 9 CNC Billet Foot Pegs (SKU: SR-WAR-0012)**: 40% wider than stock pegs, machined from 6061-T6 aluminum with replaceable stainless steel traction pins and an integrated structural frame brace.
Choosing the Right Warp 9 Modifications
Warp 9 upgrades target specific riding disciplines and performance objectives:
- **Supermoto & Urban Street Riders**: The **17" Supermoto Wheel Set** is the gold standard street conversion. By reducing overall wheel diameter, it lowers your center of gravity, sharpens steering turn-in response, and unlocks access to high-grip street and track motorcycle tires. - **Fast Downhill & High-Speed Riders**: The **220mm Oversized Front Rotor** is the most cost-effective braking upgrade on the market. Moving from the stock 203mm rotor to 220mm expands thermal surface area, eliminates lever pump, and provides powerful one-finger stopping power. - **Trail, Track & Motocross Riders**: The **CNC Billet Foot Pegs** provide a broad, stable standing platform with aggressive teeth that grip muddy boot soles, while the integrated brace prevents footpeg mount flex.
Technical Fitment & Wheel Alignment Guidelines
Installing Warp 9 components requires attention to mechanical alignment and torque specifications:
- **Supermoto Wheel Installation**: When fitting the 17-inch rear wheel, verify chain/belt alignment and ensure the tire sidewall clears the primary frame rails and chain guide. Always torque axle nuts to factory specification (40–45 Nm for rear axle). - **Rotor Caliper Bracket**: When installing the 220mm oversized front rotor, clean the hub mounting surface thoroughly, apply medium blue threadlocker to rotor bolts, and torque evenly in a star pattern to 10–12 Nm to prevent rotor runout. - **Footpeg Pin Maintenance**: Ensure all stainless steel traction pins are tightened securely before your first ride, and replace worn pins periodically to maintain optimal grip.
Frequently Asked Questions — Warp 9
Q: How does switching to a 17-inch supermoto wheel set change bike handling?
A 17-inch wheel set lowers the bike's center of gravity and reduces gyroscopic inertia, allowing for much quicker lean-angle transitions, razor-sharp cornering, and access to sticky street compound tires.
Q: Do I need a new brake caliper to fit the Warp 9 220mm oversized rotor?
No. The Warp 9 kit includes a precision CNC caliper relocation bracket that spaces your factory or aftermarket brake caliper outward to accommodate the larger 220mm diameter.
Q: Are the stainless steel traction pins on Warp 9 footpegs replaceable?
Yes. All traction pins are threaded into the 6061-T6 billet body and can be easily replaced or adjusted using a standard metric hex wrench if damaged.
Q: Are Warp 9 wheels pre-laced and trued before delivery?
Yes. Warp 9 wheel sets arrive fully assembled, laced with heavy-duty stainless steel spokes, and professionally trued, complete with sealed bearings and spacers.