Motorcycle Requirements

Every machine competing in a RACE Moto.CA Event must be fully inspected and approved by the Technical Scrutineer prior to entering the track. 

  • The Technical Scrutineer will mark approved motorcycles with the appropriate technical sticker for the Event. Event sticker is valid for the entirety of the Event.
  • The belly pan must be removed and brought to Technical Inspection. The Technical Scrutineer may request to remove additional bodywork if the side fairing obstructs the inspection of certain areas.
  • All RACE Moto.CA participating machines shall be neat and clean in appearance.
  • At any time during a race weekend, a Series Official may recall a machine for further inspection if they have any doubts concerning that machine’s safety.  
  • Any machine that crashes over the course of a competitive weekend must be presented again for inspection before it can be released for the following session. 
  • A post race inspection may be required to ensure compliance with rules, regulations and sponsorship requirements.
  • Safety Wiring – The following items must be secured via safety wire or have a secondary retention method:
  • All oil and coolant drain plugs, 
  • Fill caps and dip sticks 
  • External oil filter(s), screws and bolts that enter an oil or coolant cavity 
  • All fluid carrying lines and hoses 
  • Brake caliper bolts 
  • Fork drain plugs where applicable
  • Front and rear axles must be safety wired or otherwise secured.
  • See Safety Wire Video
  • Safety Devices – The following safety devices are mandatory: 
  • Front Brake Lever Guard  
  • (NEW) A Shark Fin Chain Guard 
  • An oil retaining system within their lower fairing/ belly pan
  • A well-marked, operational engine kill button or switch mounted on or adjacent to handlebars or clip-ons, within easy reach of the rider. 
  • Any breather type fluid line must drain into a heat resistant, non-combustible catch can of at least five (5) ounces displacement, attached in a safe and secure manner.
  • All machines must have fully operational front and rear brakes. Hand operated rear brakes are permitted.
  • All motorcycles must have a self closing throttle.
  • Un-baffled or “Open Exhaust” systems are not allowed. All exhaust must be less than 106dBA as measured by SAE J2825. 
  • Protruding parts such as exposed fairing mounts are not permitted.  
  • The use of Anti-Freeze is not allowed. The use of Water Wetter or race only coolant is permitted. 
  • OEM or aftermarket bodywork is allowed but must resemble the OEM shape and dimensions. 
  • Bodywork must be securely mounted in at least three (3) locations. Use of DZUS fasteners are permitted.
  • No camera mounting apparatus may extend more than 50 mm from the bodywork.
  • Street equipment must be removed or altered, including but not limited to: 
  • All side and centre stands (bypass for side stand switch may be required)
  • Mirrors
  • Turn signals
  • Licence plate mounts
  • Headlight and tail lights (removed or covered with duct tape)
  • Any glass, plexiglass or breakable plastic surfaces, such as speedometer and tachometer must be partially covered with duct tape.
  • Transponder
  • The transponder should be mounted vertically, with no obstructions between the transponder and the track surface. The figure below shows the recommended transponder position and the maximum height. 


  • Transponder must be attached securely to the motorcycle.
  •  Racers may rent a transponder from RACE Moto.CA at an additional charge. Transponders are available at registration.  
  • Racers are responsible for their transponder. Those whose transponders are not working during any on-track session will not be timed/scored.
  • Decals
  • All images/Icons/writing and similar decals appearing on the motorcycle must be in good taste. Profanity will not be tolerated.
  • RACE Moto.CA decals are required on all competing motorcycles. Decals should be clearly visible and no other decals may be within 50 mm. Mandatory Decals must not be modified, cut, or trimmed in any way.
  • Sponsor decals may be required in order to be eligible for contingency.
  • Number Requirements
  • Each machine competing in an event must carry complete number identification comprising of three (3) number (plates, areas) one on the front of the machine and one number (plate, area) on each side.
  • A number on top of the tail section is allowed but does not replace front or side numbers.
  • Novice / Amateur #s–
  • RED NUMBERS ON WHITE PLATE or wide white outline. Numbers without a white background must have a white outline with a minimum thickness of 12.5 mm (0.5 in).
  • Pro #s –
  • BLACK NUMBERS ON WHITE PLATE or wide white outline. Numbers without a white background must have a white outline with a minimum thickness of 12.5 mm (0.5 in)
  • The number plates must be made out of a decal or painted on the machine in a manner deemed acceptable by the Technical Inspector. The number plate must present a white background and cover the entire number area. Sizes for all number should be as follow and allow for at least 10 mm between each number.
  • The number plate shall be free of any decals of any kind and shall be clearly visible at all times.
  • Front numbers:
  • Minimum height: 6 in (150 mm)
  • Minimum width: 3.5 in (90 mm)
  • Minimum stroke (thickness): 1 in (25mm)
  • Side numbers:
  • Minimum height: 4.5 in (115 mm)
  • Minimum width: 3 in (75 mm)
  • Minimum stroke (thickness): 0.75 in (19mm)