2012 FIM Technical Rules Motocross
2012 FIM Technical Rules Motocross
2012 FIM Technical Rules Motocross
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79.02.4<br />
The piston speed for <strong>Motocross</strong> (13m/s) is an equivalent approximate figure, for<br />
reference. For convenience, made possible by the similarity of engine stroke on<br />
current <strong>Motocross</strong> machines, within capacity classes, the test will be conducted<br />
at a fixed RPM:<br />
Up to 85cc 8,000 RPM<br />
Over 85cc up to 125cc 7,000 RPM<br />
Over 125cc up to 150cc (4T). 6,000 RPM<br />
over 125 up to 250cc 5,000 RPM<br />
over 250cc up to 500cc 4,500 RPM<br />
over 500cc 4,000 RPM<br />
79.02.5 Sound limits in force, using the <strong>FIM</strong> ‘static’ method<br />
The maximum sound limit is set at:<br />
• Max. 96 dB/A for motorcycles with a two stroke engine.<br />
• Max. 94 dB/A for motorcycles with a four stroke engine.<br />
79.02.6 Sound control during and after the competition<br />
In a competition which requires a final examination of machines before the results<br />
are announced, this examination must include a sound control measurement of<br />
at least three machines chosen at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course in cooperation<br />
with the Chief <strong>Technical</strong> Steward<br />
01.80 GUIDELINES FOR USE OF SOUND LEVEL METERS<br />
For the main article, refer to the same number in the General section.<br />
01.81 TIMEKEEPING<br />
Since 01.01.1993, the responsibility for Timekeeping has been referred to the<br />
Sporting Commission.<br />
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