FIM Updates Superbike Racing Homologation Lists for 2013

Tue, 19 Feb 2013

The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) has released an updated list of motorcycles homologated for the 2013 Superbike, Supersport, and Superstock racing season. Notable additions include the new BMW S1000RR HP4, the MV Agusta F3 and the Superbike-spec Ducati 1199 Panigale R.

To qualify a production-based racebike for FIM homologations, manufacturers have to meet certain production thresholds. Manufacturers must first produce 125 units ahead of a homologation inspection. After that, manufacturers have to produce a minimum of 500 units by June 30 and 1000 units by December 31 of the current year, and a minimum of 2000 units by the December 31 of the following year.

Production counts include both ABS and non-ABS versions of the same model, and at least 250 units of each version have to be produced. Production models must also be available for sale in either the U.S., Europe or Japan by the end of April of the current year to qualify.

The BMW S1000RR HP4 has been added to the homologated models for Superbike, Superstock 1000 and the Endurance World Championship. The Ducati 1199 Panigale R also joins the Superbike homologation list, while the S version was made eligible last year for Superstock and Endurance racing.

The Supersport and Superstock 600 classes see a number of additions, the most notable being the MV Agusta F3 675. Other additions include the updated 2013 versions of the Honda CBR600RR and the Triumph Daytona 675 and 675R.

Meanwhile, homologation for the MV Agusta F4 is listed as being “in process” for the Superstock 1000 and Endurance World Championship. The homologation list is not set in stone and may be updated through the year, so the F4 and other models may be added later.

Full List of FIM Homologated Motorcycles for 2013:

Superbike:

APRILIA RSV4 1000 Factory – JAN 09 – end APRILIA RSV4 1000 Factory/2 – DEC 09 – present (new crankcases + various updates) BMW S 1000 RR – JAN 09 – end BMW S 1000 RR – FEB 10 – end (+ ABS, DTC, Electronic Gear Assist.) BMW S 1000 RR – JUN 10 – end (+ ABS, DTC, Electronic Gear Assist., new crankshaft) BMW S 1000 RR – JAN 12 – present (+ ABS, DTC, Electronic Gear Assist., frame & parts updates ) BMW S 1000 RR HP4 – JAN 13 – present (+ABS, DTC, Electronic Gear Assist, DDC) DUCATI 1098 R (1198cc) – JAN 08 – present DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE R – FEB 13 – present HONDA CBR 1000 RR (SC59) – JAN 08 – end HONDA CBR 1000 RR (SC59) – JAN 09 – end (STD + ABS version) HONDA CBR 1000 RR (SC59) – JAN 10 – end (new crankshaft) HONDA CBR 1000 RR (SC59) – JAN 10 – end (STD + ABS version – new crankshaft) HONDA CBR 1000 RR (SC59) – JAN 12 – present (STD + ABS version – model facelift and parts updates) KAWASAKI ZX-10 RR – JAN 08 – end (fairing –facelift of frontal section) KAWASAKI ZX-10 RR – JAN 11 – present (STD + ABS version) SUZUKI GSX-R1000 (K8) – JAN 08 – end SUZUKI GSX-R1000 (K9) – JAN 09 – end SUZUKI GSX-R1000 L2 – JAN 12 – present (Model facelift and parts updates) YAMAHA YZF-R1 (2009) – JAN 09 – end YAMAHA YZF-R1 (2012) – JAN 12 – present (Model facelift and parts updates)

Supersport 600 and Superstock 600:

HONDA CBR 600 RR (PC40) – JAN 09 – present (STD + ABS version) HONDA CBR 600 RR (PC40) – JAN 13 – present (STD + ABS version) KAWASAKI ZX-600 R F (ZX-6R) – JAN 09 – 2012 MVAGUSTA F3 FEB 13 – present SUZUKI GSX-R600 (K8) – JAN 08 – end SUZUKI GSX-R600 L1 – JAN 11 – present TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 – JAN 09 – end TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675R – JAN 11 – present TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 – FEB 13 – present (ABS and NON ABS version) TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 R – FEB 13 – present (ABS) YAMAHA YZF-R6 – JAN 08 – end YAMAHA YZF-R6 – JAN 12 – present (parts updates)

Superstock 1000 and Formula EWC:

APRILIA RSV4 1000 Factory – JAN 09 – end APRILIA RSV4 1000 Factory/2 – DEC 09 – present (New crankcases + various updates) APRILIA RSV4 1000 APRC 1000 Factory – DEC 11 – present BMW S 1000 RR – JAN 09 – end BMW S 1000 RR – FEB 10 – end (+ ABS, DTC, Electronic Gear Assist.) BMW S 1000 RR – JUN 10 – end (+ ABS, DTC, Electronic Gear Assist., new crankshaft) BMW S 1000 RR – JAN 12 – present (+ ABS, DTC, Electronic Gear Assist., frame & parts updates ) BMW S 1000 RR HP4 – JAN 13 – present (+ABS, DTC, Electronic Gear Assist, DDC) DUCATI 1098 R (1198cc) – JAN 08 – end DUCATI 1198 S (1198cc) – JAN 09 – end DUCATI 1199 Panigale S – FEB 12 – present HONDA CBR 1000 RR (SC59) – JAN 08 – end HONDA CBR 1000 RR (SC59) – JAN 09 – end (STD + ABS version) HONDA CBR 1000 RR (SC59) – JAN 10 – end (New crankshaft) HONDA CBR 1000 RR (SC59) – JAN 10 – end (STD + ABS version) – New crankshaft HONDA CBR 1000 RR (SC59) – JAN 12 – present (STD + ABS version) – Model facelift and parts updates KAWASAKI ZX-10 RR – JAN 08 – end (Fairing –facelift of frontal section) KAWASAKI ZX-10 RR – JAN 11 – present (STD + ABS version) KTM RC8 – MARCH 08 – present KTM RC8 R – MARCH 09 – present MVAGUSTA F4 in process SUZUKI GSX-R 1000 (K8) – JAN 08 – end SUZUKI GSX-R 1000 (K9) – JAN 09 – end SUZUKI GSX-R 1000 L2 – JAN 12 – present (Model facelift and parts updates) YAMAHA YZF-R1 (2009 model) – JAN 09 – end YAMAHA YZF-R1 (2012 model) – JAN 12 – present (Model facelift and parts updates)

[Source: FIM]

By Dennis Chung