Road Racing FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships

• New range of engine prefix numbers
• New range of frame prefix numbers
If more than 2 items of the above need to be updated durind the machine’s
life, a new homologation will be necessary
1.5.1 Update specifications
The FIM can grant a parts and product update differing from above rule,
purely for the scope of production cost saving provided that following
provisions are kept:
• Crankcase is not lighter* than the original homologated unit and the
positions of crankshaft, gearbox, frame attachments, main shafts and
position of cylinders remains unchanged (*apart casting method for
mass production).
• Cylinder(s) have same inner geometrical dimensions including sleeve
and are no lighter than the original unit
• Cylinder head: combustion chamber shape and volume, valve and
camshaft locations as well as intake and exhaust ports locations and
shape remain unchanged
• Crankshaft: same stroke and not lighter than original homologated
unit
• Connecting rods: same base material (i.e. steel) and not lighter then
original homologated unit
If more than 2 items of the above need to be updated during the machine’s
life, a new homologation will be necessary.
1.5.2 HOMOLOGATION OF PARTS AND PRODUCT UPDATE
• Product updates on parts other than those stated in Article 1.5, such as
the fairing or wheels require a homologation update.
• The manufacturer must send a notice to the FIM CTI Secretariat
requesting for a homologation update not later than 30 days before the
first race in which the model containing new parts will compete.
• With the formal notice, the manufacturer is required to send the 1,
2 and 3 homologation forms, together with all relating documentation
about the parts and product update (the drawings of the old and
new products/parts, etc.) including a statement with the VIN-Number
pertinent to the updated parts and product, to the FIM CTI Secretariat,
both in paper and electronic form.
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