http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/erik-buell-racing-1190rr-race-bike/

I still want to know how he plans on meeting homologation rules, when he is only making race only bikes. AMA/DMG is one thing, but WSBK! 2000 street legal and certified units to be eligible to race WSBK.

To be race-able in WSBK, does a particular model have to meet homologation? For example, if a team wants to run a 2010 GSXR, does that 10 model have to meet homologation, or can any GSXR be ok?

gsxr147 - 06 December 2009 02:03 AM

I still want to know how he plans on meeting homologation rules, when he is only making race only bikes. AMA/DMG is one thing, but WSBK! 2000 street legal and certified units to be eligible to race WSBK.

Then explain how Aprilia and BMW were allowed to race in 2009 ,because they both did not sell 2000 bikes before they were allowed to race this year . DMG is not the first racing series to bend the rules to add more bikes to the grid .

n/m...

The rules for SBK are broken down to a certain number of units made by mid-season and again by the end of the season. They will make exceptions but they don't generally allow race-only bikes (except the Petronas and the Norton, as I recall). I seriously doubt the Buell will get in the door, but that's ok because I don't think he'll sell any.

i thought homologation was on production numbers, and not sales numbers.

winters - 06 December 2009 09:45 AM

gsxr147 - 06 December 2009 02:03 AM

I still want to know how he plans on meeting homologation rules, when he is only making race only bikes. AMA/DMG is one thing, but WSBK! 2000 street legal and certified units to be eligible to race WSBK.

Then explain how Aprilia and BMW were allowed to race in 2009 ,because they both did not sell 2000 bikes before they were allowed to race this year . DMG is not the first racing series to bend the rules to add more bikes to the grid .

From the FIM WSBK rule book.
2.9.2.1 FIRST TIME APPLICATION FOR HOMOLOGATION

A manufacturer requesting a homologation for the very first time in its existence must follow the procedure below.



The manufacturer must have produced at least a quantity of 125 motorcycles prior to the homologation inspection. The motorcycle must be on sale to the public at that time.

The minimum quantity of 500 units must be reached by the end of September of the current year.

The minimum quantity of 1000 units must be reached by the end of December of the current year.

From 2010 onwards the minimum quantity will be 3000 units.

All motorcycles must be identical to the model to be homologated with the same specifications.

Proof of production quantities must be provided by certified documentation as stated in Article 2.9.2.

The FIM will withdraw the homologation if these rules are not respected.
2.9.2.2 SUBSEQUENT HOMOLOGATIONS

A manufacturer who has previously homologated a motorcycle and is requesting a homologation must follow the procedure below:


The manufacturer must have produced at least a quantity of 250 motorcycles prior to the homologation inspection. The motorcycle must
be on sale to the public at that time.

The minimum quantity of 1000 units must be reached by the end of June of the current year.

From 2010 onwards the minimum quantity will be 3000 units.

All motorcycles must be identical to the model to be homologated with the
same specifications.

Proof of production quantities must be provided by certified
documentation as stated in Article 2.9.2.

The FIM will withdraw the homologation if these rules are not respected.

Sorry I stated the bike had to be street legal ealier, but I now see it reads The motorcycle must be on sale to the public.

I do like how for 2010, 3000 units must be made!

update to rule 2.9.2.1


Application 2010

2.9.2 Minimum Production Quantities and Market Availability.

2.9.2.1 First Time Application for Superbike Homologation

A manufacturer which has never taken part in the FIM Superbike World Championship with any of its models and is requesting a Superbike homologation, must follow the procedure below:

- The manufacturer must have produced at least a quantity of 125 motorcycles prior to the homologation inspection. The motorcycle must be on sale to the public at that time.

- The minimum quantity of 500 units must be reached by the end of June of the current year.

- The minimum quantity of 1000 units must be reached 15 days before the last race of the FIM Superbike World Championship of the current year.

- The minimum quantity of 1500 units must be reached by the end of June of the following year.

- The minimum quantity of 2000 units must be reached 15 days before the last race of the FIM Superbike World Championship of the following year.

and update to rule 2.9.2.2

2.9.2.2 Subsequent Homologations for Superbike and Homologation for Supersport and Superstock.

A manufacturer which has previously homologated a motorcycle in Superbike and is requesting a new homologation, or a manufacturer requesting a homologation for Supersport or Superstock must follow the procedure below:

- The manufacturer must have produced at least a quantity of 250 motorcycles prior to the homologation inspection. The motorcycle must be on sale to the public at that time.

- The minimum quantity of 1000 units must be reached by the end of June of the current year.

- The minimum quantity of 2000 units must be reached 15 days before the last race of the Championship or Cup of the current year

Yup, WSBK relaxed the homologation requirements in light of the poor economy and reduced demand, to bring in Aprilia, KTM, etc. Still doesn't get Buell off the hook. Hard to homologate bikes for a production-based series when you no longer make motorcycles.

ridenm - 07 December 2009 12:51 PM

Yup, WSBK relaxed the homologation requirements in light of the poor economy and reduced demand, to bring in Aprilia, KTM, etc. Still doesn't get Buell off the hook. Hard to homologate bikes for a production-based series when you no longer make motorcycles.

They didn't relax the homologation rules, they ignored them. The bikes are supposed to be on sale to the public when they are raced, but I guess pre-orders count nowadays?

InFront is trying to add non-MotoGP manufacturers to the WSBK ranks so they can block votes to change the rules.