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MOTUL FIM Superbike 2021 Starting Rev-Limits

The initial rev limits will be as follows:

WorldSBK Initial Rev-Limit (rpm) Brand Rev Limit 14700 BMW 14950 BMW 2019 (K67) 14900 BMW 2021 (M) (K66) 15500 Ducati V2 12400 Ducati V4 16100 (SC77) 15050 Honda (SC82) 15600 Kawasaki 2019 14600 Kawasaki (RR) 2021 14600 MV Agusta 14950 14900 Yamaha 14950

The 2021 BMW M1000RR engine received multiple new components. Therefore the CTI have decided that it has a rev limit based on calculation.

The 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10RR engine received only a limited amount of new component. Therefore the CTI have decided that it has a rev limit based on the performance balancing algorithm following the 2020 season.

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