FIM electrify SuperEnduro series
By Team TMX on 10th Oct 24
Electric motorcycles will line up at the starting gate of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship for the first time ever, marking a new chapter for the world of motorsport! This season will also introduce a new Youth class, welcoming young riders aged 14–18, competing on 125cc motorcycles.
Bringing electric motorcycles into SuperEnduro is a groundbreaking achievement. It comes from close collaboration between the FIM, the series’ new promoter, Sport UP Agency, and leading electric motorcycle manufacturers. While only the Prestige class will feature electric motorcycles, this marks a bold new direction, setting the stage for one of the most innovative and thrilling seasons in the history of this dynamic sport.
“Opening the door for electric motorcycles in SuperEnduro required meticulous coordination of safety and technical requirements. Thanks to successful collaboration between the FIM, manufacturers, and Sport UP Agency, we have developed solutions that allow electric bikes to compete in the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. This will undoubtedly elevate the excitement of SuperEnduro and take competition to the next level. Currently, electric motorcycles are only allowed in SuperEnduro, which shows how unique the upcoming season is going to be” – said Tomasz Gagat, CEO of Sport UP Agency.
Jorge Viegas, FIM President added: “This is an exciting new chapter for the FIM, with electric motorcycles coming into SuperEnduro alongside combustion motorcycles. This is a natural evolution for the FIM having already introduced this technology into MotoE, Trial and E-Xplorer. For this to happen the FIM has invested time and research to find the correct balance in performance between the two competing technologies, so they can race side by side fairly and safely. To allow electric motorcycles into the Prestige class we have created new requirements, rules and safety standards including track stipulations to avoid any kind of bias towards either combustion or electric. Finally, the Prestige class remains open to all teams and motorcycles that comply with the existing regulations, so I am sure it is going to be an interesting and thrilling season of racing.”
The 2024/2025 season will also debut the Youth class, providing young riders aged 14-18 with the chance to compete on 125cc motorcycles. The new FIM Youth SuperEnduro World Cup aims to nurture young talent, offering them opportunities to develop and race in the same arenas and on the same tracks as the pros, helping grow the next generation of SuperEnduro champions.
The inclusion of electric motorcycles in the Prestige class and the launch of the Youth class symbolises both the evolution of motorsport and the commitment of the FIM and Sport UP Agency to the development of SuperEnduro. It also provides an exciting opportunity to attract a new generation of riders and fans.
