Road Racing FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships
Road Racing FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships
Road Racing FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships
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2.6.2 Balancing various motorcycle concepts<br />
In order to equalize the performance of motorcycles with different engine<br />
configurations, changes in the minimum weight may be applied according to their<br />
respective racing performances. The decision to apply the handicap will be taken<br />
by the <strong>Superbike</strong> Commission at any time deemed necessary to ensure fair<br />
competition.<br />
The application of the handicap will follow the system described in 2.4.4.2 of the<br />
<strong>Superbike</strong> regulations but will be adapted to the Superstock class.<br />
2.6.3 Engine configurations and displacement capacities<br />
The following engine configurations comprise the Superstock class:<br />
Over 750cc up to 1000cc 4-stroke 3 and 4 cylinders<br />
Over 850cc up to 1200cc 4-stroke 2 cylinders<br />
The displacement capacity, bore and stroke (new), must remain at the<br />
homologated size.<br />
2.6.4 Minimum weight<br />
The minimum weight for each model is calculated by <strong>FIM</strong> by determining the<br />
“dry weight” of the homologated motorcycle.<br />
The ‘dry weight’ of a homologated motorcycle is defined as the total weight of<br />
the motorcycle as produced by the manufacturer (after removal of fuel, vehicle<br />
number plate, tools, main stand and side stand when fitted, but with oil and<br />
radiator liquid at prescribed levels). To confirm the ‘dry weight’ a minimum of three<br />
(3) motorcycles will be weighed and compared. The result will be rounded off to<br />
the nearest digit.<br />
The minimum weight for each model will be calculated by reducing the “dry<br />
weight” of the motorcycle by 8% and rounding off the result to the lower<br />
whole number.<br />
In any case the minimum weight cannot be lower than 165 Kg.<br />
At any time of the event, the weight of the whole motorcycle (including the tank<br />
and its contents) must not be lower than the minimum weight.<br />
There is no tolerance on the minimum weight of the motorcycle.<br />
During the final technical inspection at the end of the race, the selected<br />
motorcycles will be weighed in the condition they finished the race, and<br />
the established weight limit must be met in this condition. Nothing may be<br />
added to the motorcycle. This includes all fluids.<br />
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