2016 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Technical Regulations Released

2016 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Technical Regulations Released

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MotoAmerica Releases 2016 Technical Regulations Even Closer To World Championship Regulations

COSTA MESA, CA, NOV. 10 – MotoAmerica has announced that its technical regulations for the 2016 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Road Racing Series have been published by the AMA and FIM North America with changes that move the MotoAmerica rules even closer to the technical regulations used in World Championship competition.

“Not a lot has changed really,” said MotoAmerica partner Chuck Aksland. “We’ve tweaked a few things to get our rules closer to those used by the FIM on the world level, but we were already fairly close when we introduced our rules package last year. Now there’s just a bit of refinement to some of those existing rules.”

Some of the highlights of the changes include: Stock triple clamps and rear suspension links must be used in the Supersport class; aftermarket or additional radiators may be used in Supersport; Supersport and Superstock 600 now share the same one-bike-with-backup-frame rule; Superstock 1000 now has a one-bike rule, though riders can have a complete back-up bike similar to the 2015 Supersport rule; there are new tire allocations in Superbike, Superstock 1000, Supersport and Superstock 600.

For the complete 2016 MotoAmerica technical regulations, Click Here

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is the new North American road racing series created in 2014. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

More, from a bulletin issued to MotoAmerica competitors:

2016 Technical Regulations

For competitor distribution

The American Motorcyclist Association and MotoAmerica have released the 2016 Technical Regulations. Notable changes are summarized below. However, it is each entrant’s responsibility to read and comply with the entire regulation.

[General Technical Regulations]

Section 2.3.7.1: Tire allocations modified. Due to 2015 research, there will be lower allocations for Superbike, Superstock 1000 and Supersport classes.

Section 2.3.11:
It is the team’s responsibility to ensure that the transponder is working properly and any machine without a working transponder is not allowed on the circuit.

[Superbike Technical Regulations]

Section 2.4.8.1: Due to safety concerns, oil containing engine covers may not be secured with aluminum bolts even if the bolts were present on the stock motorcycle. This rule applies to all classes.

Section: 2.4.9.1:
Rear tire temperature and pressure sensors may be used.

Section: 2.4.9.3:
The American Superbike Kit System may only be used by those who participated in the 2015 MotoAmerica Superbike class and are using the same homologation year motorcycle. Teams may apply to extend the use of the 2015 American Superbike Kit for up to one season. Teams must contact [email protected] to obtain the exemption.

[Supersport Technical Regulations]

Section: 2.5.8.12: Stock transmission shafts and gear sets must be used. Shimming, undercutting and surface treatments are allowed.

Section: 2.5.8.15:
Radiator may be changed with aftermarket or additional radiator provided it fits in standard location and no frame modifications, or external fairing appearance modifications are necessary.

Section 2.5.8.16:
No additional heat shielding is allowed for the airbox.

Section 2.5.10:
Only one complete motorcycle is allowed. A pre-assembled spare frame is also allowed.

Section 2.5.10.2:
The upper and lower fork clamps must remain as homologated.

Section 2.5.10.4:
Rear suspension linkage must remain as homologated.

[Superstock 1000 Technical Specifications]

Section 2.6.8.2: No material may be added or removed from the cylinder head.

Section 2.6.8.4:
The cam chain tensioner must remain as homologated.

Section 2.6.8.5:
No modifications are allowed to the cylinders.

Section 2.6.8.5:
Crankcases must remain as homologated.

Section 2.6.8.16:
No additional heat shielding is allowed for the airbox.

Section 2.6.10:
One primary motorcycle may be used with a complete back up to be used only if the MotoAmerica technical director declares the primary motorcycle unrepairable.

[Superstock 600 Technical Specifications]

Section 2.7.8.2: No material may be added or removed from the cylinder head.

Section 2.7.8.4:
Cam chain tensioner must remain as homologated.

Section 2.7.8.5:
Cylinders must remain as homologated.

Section 2.7.8.11:
Crankcases must remain as homologated.

Section 2.7.8.16:
No additional heat shielding is allowed for the airbox.

Section 2.9.10: The riders clothing must include the rider’s name, emergency contact and blood type adhered to the left side lining adjacent to the main zipper.

[KTM RC Cup Technical Specifications]

Section: 2.13.4: KTM RC Cup number plate colors are TBD for 2016. An announcement will be made when the determination is completed.

Sections
: 2.3.8.20/2.13.10.2/2.13.10.4/2.13.10.6: Specific allowable part numbers were added.


View entire regulation here: 
http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/racing/roadrac…

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