The FIM has announced that electric motorcycles will be allowed to compete alongside traditional combustion bikes in the 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship. To race in the SX1 and SX2 classes, electric bikes must follow the FIM’s Equivalence of Technologies / Balance of Performance (EOT/BOP) rules, as well as electric safety regulations. These include approved ballast to meet weight limits and functioning LED side lights during events.
FIM President Jorge Viegas said this marks an exciting new chapter for motorcycle sport, embracing innovation while maintaining fair competition. The FIM’s technical and motocross commissions conducted extensive testing on and off the track to ensure electric bikes can compete fairly with combustion motorcycles.
Electric motorcycles will make their debut at Round 01 of the 2025 Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kurt Nicoll, Vice President of Race Development, said fans will witness a historic season with electric and combustion bikes racing side by side, offering a completely new experience for the sport.
With regulations now finalized, teams and fans can look forward to a season where both technologies compete equally, shaping the future of Supercross.