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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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