FIM CATEGORIES, GROUPS, DIVISIONS, TYPES & CLASSES
For Motorcycles used in Short distance record attempts:
There is a distinction between Category I and Category II, 2-wheeled motorcycles for used World Records for short distance attempts.
The difference between the two categories is the number of the “driven” wheels.
Motorcycle (vehicle) classes fall into three Divisions:
- Division A – Non-streamlined: The rider is visible at all times. No streamlining devices are permitted.
- Division B – Partially streamlined: the exception of hands and wrists). Front and rear wheel must remain partially uncovered (min 180°). The rider is visible when viewed from both sides and from above (with
- Division C – Streamlined: The rider is fully enclosed within the body of the vehicle. This part must be viewed together with Art. 02.81. (Technical Appendices for World Records - STREAMLINED vehicles).
Divisions are then sorted by Types and Classes (see “Divisions” chart)
Motorcycles used for long distance or period attempts
For long distance or period attempts, the rules concerning the capacity of the engine (Art. 2.2), the position of the ballast for three-wheelers (Art. 2.2.4.2) and riders’ clothing (Art. 2.11) must be observed. All other details are the responsibility of the rider and/or the persons making the record attempt.
CATEGORIES, GROUPS, DIVISIONS, TYPES AND CLASSES
“Categories” describe the method by which the motorcycle is propelled.
“Categories” are further defned by “Groups”.
“Divisions” defne the degree of streamlining.
“Ty p e s” are determined by power source and then subdivided into “Classes”.
“Classes” are determined by total engine displacement.
Categories and Groups
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Motorcycles propelled by the action of one (1) wheel in contact with the ground. |
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All Groups : All vehicles:
A track is determined by the longitudinal centre-line of each of the vehicle’s wheels in the direction of forward travel. |
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Group A1 Solo Motorcycles
2-wheeler vehicles making only one (1) track on the ground.
- Solo Motorcycles - Single cylinder (according to the class capacities, up to 1000cc maximum), Division A and B.
- Solo Motorcycles - Two cylinders (according to the class capacities, up to 3000cc maximum), Division A and B
- Solo Motorcycles - More than two cylinders (according to the class capacities, up to 3000cc maximum), Division A and B |
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Group A2 Scooters |
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Group A3 |
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Group Y |
| Category II |
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Motorcycles propelled by the action of two (2) wheels in contact with the ground. |
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Group A1 |
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Group A2 |
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Group A3 |
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Group B1 |
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Group B2 |
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Group B3 |
| Category III |
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Special vehicles propelled by the action of multiple wheels or track devices in contact with the ground but which are not covered by the conditions for Category I or II |
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Group C - Special 2 wheel motorcycles |
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Group D - Special 3 wheel motorcycles |
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Group E - Snowmobiles |
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Group F - Sprinters and Drag Bikes (Dragsters) |
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Group G - Quad Racers – 2 wheel driven |
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Group H - Quad Racers – 4 wheel driven |
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Group J - Electric Vehicles (see Art. 01.82) |
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Group Y - Special two wheeled vehicles (streamlined) |
| Category IV |
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Special vehicles not propelled by wheels in contact with the ground. |
Divisions, Types and Classes
Groups are again separated into Divisions, Types and Classes.
| Division A |
– Non Streamlined vehicles |
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Types |
Classes |
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Type I - Internal combustion, spark ignition, naturally aspirated
Type II - Internal combustion, spark ignition, forced induction
Capacity and design limits:
- Over 2500 cc up to 3000 cc: for two (2) cylinder engines,
naturally aspirated engines only. |
Displacement Classes
50 up to 50 cc
85 over 50 cc to 85 cc
100 over 85 cc to 100 cc
175 over 125 cc to 175 cc
250 over 175 cc to 250 cc
350 over 250 cc to 350 cc
500 over 350 cc to 500 cc
600 over 500 cc to 600 cc
750 over 600 cc to 750 cc
1000 over 750 cc to 1000 cc
1350 over 1000 cc to 1350 cc
1600 over 1350 cc to 1600 cc
2000 over 1600 cc to 2000 cc
2500 over 2000 cc to 2500 cc
3000 over 2500 cc to 3000 cc (*)
*adjustment for rotary engines
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Type III - Internal combustion,
Compression ignition (diesel), naturally aspirated
Type IV - Internal combustion,
Compression ignition (diesel), forced induction |
750 up to 750 cc
1500 over 750 cc to 1500 cc
3000 over 1500 cc to 3000 cc |
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Type VII - Solar/Electric powered |
150 up to 150 kg
300 over 150 kg to 300 kg
+300 over 300 kg |
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Type X - Other propulsion
(Appendices governing the classes on these groups to
be issued as each case is presented.) |
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| Division B |
– Partially Streamlined vehicles |
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Types |
Classes |
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Type I - Internal combustion, spark ignition, naturally aspirated
Type II - Internal combustion, spark ignition, forced induction
Capacity and design limits:
- Over 2500 cc up to 3000 cc: for two (2) cylinder engines,
naturally aspirated engines only. |
Displacement Classes
50 up to 50 cc
85 over 50 cc to 85 cc
100 over 85 cc to 100 cc
175 over 125 cc to 175 cc
250 over 175 cc to 250 cc
350 over 250 cc to 350 cc
500 over 350 cc to 500 cc
600 over 500 cc to 600 cc
750 over 600 cc to 750 cc
1000 over 750 cc to 1000 cc
1350 over 1000 cc to 1350 cc
1600 over 1350 cc to 1600 cc
2000 over 1600 cc to 2000 cc
2500 over 2000 cc to 2500 cc
3000 over 2500 cc to 3000 cc (*)
*adjustment for rotary engines
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Type III - Internal combustion,
Compression ignition (diesel), naturally aspirated
Type IV - Internal combustion,
Compression ignition (diesel), forced induction |
750 up to 750 cc
1500 over 750 cc to 1500 cc
3000 over 1500 cc to 3000 cc |
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Type VII - Solar/Electric powered |
150 up to 150 kg
300 over 150 kg to 300 kg
+300 over 300 kg |
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Type X - Other propulsion
(Appendices governing the classes on these groups to
be issued as each case is presented.) |
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| Division C |
- Streamlined Vehicles (Streamliners) (GROUP Y) |
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Type V- spark ignition
Capacity and design limits:
- Over 2500 cc up to 3000 cc: for two (2) cylinder engines,
naturally aspirated engines only. |
Displacement Classes
50 up to 50 cc
85 over 50 cc to 85 cc
100 over 85 cc to 100 cc
175 over 125 cc to 175 cc
250 over 175 cc to 250 cc
350 over 250 cc to 350 cc
500 over 350 cc to 500 cc
600 over 500 cc to 600 cc
750 over 600 cc to 750 cc
1000 over 750 cc to 1000 cc
1350 over 1000 cc to 1350 cc
1600 over 1350 cc to 1600 cc
2000 over 1600 cc to 2000 cc
2500 over 2000 cc to 2500 cc
3000 over 2500 cc to 3000 cc (*)
*adjustment for rotary engines
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Type III - Internal combustion,
Compression ignition (diesel), naturally aspirated
Type IV - Internal combustion,
Compression ignition (diesel), forced induction |
750 up to 750 cc
1500 over 750 cc to 1500 cc
3000 over 1500 cc to 3000 cc |
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Type VII - Solar/Electric powered |
150 up to 150 kg
300 over 150 kg to 300 kg
+300 over 300 kg |
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Type X - Other propulsion
(Appendices governing the classes on these groups to
be issued as each case is presented.) |
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Source: FIM World Records Regulations Edition 2017 |
