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2014 EVO SUPERBIKE RULES
The following rules will be added to the Superbike rule book, each section that is
exclusive for the EVO class will have the EVO 2.4 designation. All other EVO rules
will be the same as the 2014 Superbike rules.
The order of the book will place the EVO ruling just prior to the Superbike rule. If
there is no EVO rule prior to the Superbike rule, then the Superbike rule will apply
for the EVO class. The Superbike rules will also give guidance on the controlling
procedures and conditions.
EVO 2.4.8 Engine
The total number of engines that may be used by a team during the entire
Championship is limited to six (6) per permanent rider. If a permanent rider
is replaced or substituted during the Championship, the total engine
allocation for the team will not change.
The number of engines that may be used during each event is not limited.
Each engine will be officially sealed by the FIM Superbike Technical
Director or by his appointed staff before it may be used.
The seal will bear a serial number, which will be recorded. Any attempt
made to remove the seal will damage it irreparably.
A broken or damaged seal will be considered as if the engine has been
used and it will be counted as a part of the rider’s allocation for the
Championship.
The crankcase, cylinder, cylinder heads and head cover / valve cover will
be sealed to control the engine use.
A team that uses more than the allocated number of six (6) engines during
the Championship will receive a penalty. The penalty for the team’s rider
using an additional engine will be to start from the last grid position for the
race when the additional engine is used and for the following race (two
races in the same racing season).
Wild card riders will be allowed to use two sealed engines during the event
in which they take part.
EVO 2.4.8.1.1 Fuel injection systems
Fuel injection systems refer to throttle bodies, fuel injectors, variable length
intake tract devices, fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator.
The original homologated fuel injection system must be used without any
modification.
The fuel injectors must be stock and unaltered from the original
specification and manufacture.
Bell mouths must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer for
the homologated motorcycle.
Butterfly valves cannot be changed or modified.
Variable intake tract devices cannot be added if they are not present on the
homologated motorcycle and they must remain identical and operate in the
same way as the homologated system. All the parts of the variable intake
tract device must remain exactly as homologated.
Air and air/fuel mixture must go to the combustion chamber exclusively
through the throttle body butterflies.
Electronically controlled throttle valves, known as ‘ride-by-wire’, may be
only used if the homologated model is equipped with the same system.
Software may be modified but all the safety systems and procedures
designed by the original manufacturer must be maintained.
EVO 2.6.8.2 Cylinder Head
No modifications are allowed.
No material may be added or removed from the cylinder head.
The gaskets may be changed.
The valves, valve seats, guides, springs, tappets, oil seals, shims, cotter
valve, spring base and spring retainers must be as originally produced by
the manufacturer for the homologated motorcycle.
Valve spring shims are not allowed.
EVO 2.4.8.3 Camshaft
No modifications are allowed.
At the technical checks: for direct cam drive systems, the cam lobe lift is
measured; for non direct cam drive systems (i.e. with rocker arms), the
valve lift is measured.
EVO 2.4.8.4 Cam sprockets or gears
No dimensional modifications are allowed.
EVO 2.4.8.5 Cylinders
No modifications are allowed.
EVO 2.4.8.6 Pistons
No modifications are allowed (including polishing and lightening).
EVO 2.4.8.7 Piston rings
No modifications are allowed.
EVO 2.4.8.8 Piston pins and clips
No modifications are allowed.
EVO 2.4.8.9 Connecting rods
No modifications are allowed (including polishing and lightening).
EVO 2.4.8.10 Crankshaft
No modifications are allowed (including polishing and lightening).
The balance shaft must remain in place and no modifications are allowed
EVO 2.4.8.11 Crankcase / Gearbox housing
Crankcases must remain as homologated. No modifications are allowed
(including painting, polishing and lightening).
It is not allowed to add a pump used to create a vacuum in the crankcase.
If a vacuum pump is installed on the homologated motorcycle then it may
be used only as homologated.
EVO 2.4.8.12 Transmission / Gearbox
Only one (1) set of gearbox ratios will be allowed. This set may be the
homologated ratios or a special racing ratio set.
External Quick-shift systems are allowed (including wire and
potentiometer)
The primary dive gear ratio must remain as homologated
Countershaft sprocket, rear wheel sprocket, chain pitch and size may be
changed.
The sprocket cover may be modified or eliminated.
Chain guard as long as it is not incorporated in the rear fender may be
removed.
EVO 2.4.8.17 Fuel supply
Fuel lines from the fuel tank to the delivery pipe assembly (excluded) may
be replaced.
Quick connectors or dry break quick connectors may be used.
Fuel pressure regulator must remain standard.
Fuel vent lines may be replaced.
Fuel filters may be added
EVO 2.4.9.1 Ignition / Engine Control System (ECU)
The engine control system (ECU) must be either:
The original system as homologated and its software may be changed.
Or an ECU kit model (produced and/or approved by the motorcycle
manufacturer) may be used. A special connector may be used to connect
the ECU and the original wiring loom. The retail price of the ECU kit
system (software included) cannot be higher than 1.5 times the price of
the original system.
In addition to the options mentioned above, external ignition and/or
injection module/s may be added to the standard production ECU, but
their total retail price cannot be higher than the complete ECU kit.
Central unit (ECU) may be relocated.
Spark plugs may be replaced.
EVO 2.4.9.2 Generator
No modifications are allowed.
The electric starter must operate normally and always be able to start the
engine during the event.
Motorcycles must start on the starting grid in neutral. Push-starting on the
starting grid is not allowed, the use of a ‘booster’ battery is permitted.
EVO 2.4.9.3 Additional equipment
Additional electronic hardware equipment not on the original homologated
motorcycle cannot be added with the exception of FIM/Dorna approved data
logging units. The characteristics of approved data logging units must be the
following:
Maximum retail price of the unit (hardware + software, excluding sensors
and wiring loom) cannot exceed 1.000 Euro (VAT excluded).
The unit must be available for sale to the public and listed in the
manufacturer’s catalogue.
A total of ten (10) sensors will be allowed.
The unit must be single-function. It is not allowed to add additional
functions
Type of sensor is free.
Wiring loom is free.
EVO 2.4.9.4 Wiring harness
The original wiring loom may be modified as indicated hereafter:
The wiring loom may be replaced by the kit wire harness loom as supplied
for the ECU Kit model, produced or approved by the manufacturer of the
motorcycle.
The wiring loom and the key/ignition lock may be relocated, replaced or
deleted.
Note: Parts (i.e. frame, suspension, wheels, etc.) not mentioned in this listing will
remain as described in the present Superbike rules.
