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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Engine case guards in the form of strengthened engine side covers may be<br />
installed. These covers must be no lighter in weight than the standard part.<br />
All lateral covers/engine cases containing oil and which could be in contact<br />
with the ground during a crash, must be protected by a second cover made<br />
from composite materials, such as carbon or Kevlar®. Plates and/or bars from<br />
aluminium or steel are also permitted. All these devices must be designed to be<br />
resistant against sudden shocks and must be fixed properly and securely.<br />
Holes may be added in dry clutch covers to allow additional cooling.<br />
The countershaft cover may be removed.<br />
The addition of a crankcase protector at the countershaft is allowed.<br />
2.5.8.12 Transmission / Gearbox<br />
All transmission/gearbox ratios are free.<br />
The number of gears must remain as homologated.<br />
Primary gears must remain as homologated.<br />
Quick-shift systems are allowed.<br />
The layout of the transmission shafts must be the same as on the homologated<br />
motorcycle and only the material and the ratios can be changed.<br />
The layout and function of the shift drum must be the same as on the<br />
homologated motorcycle.<br />
The selector forks may be changed. However the forks must engage with<br />
the same gears and function in the same way as on the homologated<br />
motorcycle.<br />
Countershaft sprocket, rear wheel sprocket, chain pitch and size may be changed.<br />
Chain guard as long as it is not incorporated in the rear fender may be removed.<br />
2.5.8.13 Clutch<br />
Clutch system (wet or dry type) and the method of operation (by cable or<br />
hydraulic) must remain as homologated.<br />
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