Superbike Commission Decisions

The Superbike Commission has confirmed a series of immediate regulation changes while unveiling a long-term technical roadmap that will reshape the FIM Superbike World Championship between 2027 and 2030.

The biggest announcement sees the maximum engine capacity for four-cylinder motorcycles increase to 1200cc from 2030, marking one of the most significant technical changes to WorldSBK regulations in recent years.

Before then, several new measures will be introduced from 2027. Manufacturer-specific engine rev limits will be implemented alongside fuel-flow restrictions, with rev limits reviewed every two race weekends and adjusted in 500rpm increments based on performance. The limits will be managed through manufacturer software and monitored by the FIM using official rev-logging systems.

The championship will also move to a single fuel supplier from 2027, with all teams using fuel compliant with the FIM’s Category 1 regulations. In addition, the maximum permitted noise level will be reduced by 3dB, lowering the limit to 112dB.

A revised concession system is also planned for 2028. While the Commission confirmed a new ranking-based model will replace the current format, further details are expected ahead of its introduction.

Alongside the long-term plans, several sporting regulation changes have been approved with immediate effect.

Pit lane procedures have been updated to require riders to use only the designated entry and exit route marked by the broken white line. Riders failing to follow the prescribed route may be penalised by the FIM Stewards, with circuit-specific instructions from Race Direction taking precedence.

A new rule has also been introduced for riders who are two or more laps behind the race leader. Any rider in that position who enters the pit lane during a race to make adjustments will not be permitted to rejoin, preventing heavily lapped competitors from influencing battles elsewhere on track.

For restarted races, the regulations have been clarified for the World Supersport, World Sportbike and Women’s World Championship classes, with any restarted race now required to run for a minimum of five laps.

The Commission also approved an immediate regulation change for the World Sportbike Championship, allowing teams to replace standard production radiators with larger racing-specification units in response to extreme heat conditions.

The immediate regulation changes take effect after the Summer break at the French Round, while the remaining technical changes will be introduced between 2027 and 2030.