The “BotT is Back” is a Trophy that belongs to the history of twins engine competitions. As a matter of fact, the rules are based on the techical regulations of the precedent editions looking at the cost and the new experimental formula for the future. In the BotT 2017 are admitted engines based on road going models or prototypes 4 stroke 2 cilinders divided into BotT 1, BotT 2, BotT 3 e BotT Oltre described as below. Each class will have its own classification.
1 – CLASSES
1.1 – Motorcycles based on road going models or prototypes engines 4 stroke 2 cilinders are admitted
1.2 – In each class there is freedom in the preparation for design, materials and technical evolution respecting the limits imposed in this code and in the RTGS.
1.3 – BotT 1
- Motorcycles minum weight Kg. 135 and engines maximum capacity 1.100cc, two valves for cylinder, maximum bore mm. 98, maximum diameters of the throttle bodies collectors (one for each cylinder) 45 (or equivalent section of mm2 1.590,00).
- Motorcycles minimum weight Kg. 130, engines maximum capacity 810cc with no limits for the valves number (complete desmo valves control is not allowed*).
- Motorcycles based on engines by HD / Buell (even the ultimate ones) / BMW / Moto Guzzi maximum engine capacity 1.200cc and two valves for cylinder.
- Motorcycles minimum weight Kg. 180 with two or more valves for cylinder maximum capacity 1.200 cc based on engine by HD / Buell (even the ultimate generation) / BMW / Moto Guzzi, with belt or cardan final transmission.
- Motorcycles minimum weight Kg. 165 and engines maximum capacity 1000 cc and thre valves for cylinder.
1.4 – BotT 2
- Motorcycles with engines maximum capacity 710 cc if multivalves or 916 cc if two valves for cylinder.
1.5 – BotT 3
- Motorcycles with engines maximum capacity 650 cc if multivalves or 803 cc if two valves for cylinder.
1.6 – BotT Oltre – Beyond
- Motorcycles minimum weight Kg. 145 and engines maximum capacity 1200 cc, two valves for cylinder, air cooled.
- Motorcycles minimum weight Kg. 175 and engines maximum capacity 850 cc, multivalves and free two valves for cylinder, free cooling system.
* The desmodromic system is defined “complete” when it is applied to all the valves. It is not considered complete a system in which at least one valve for cylinder is not desmo controlled.
GENERAL TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 – WEIGHT
2.1.1 – The motorcycle will be weighted in running order with a 1% tolerance.
2.1.2 – The use of a ballast to reach the minimum weight limit is allowed. Such use must be declared to C.T. during O.P. The ballast must be made up of one or more pieces of solid metal and firmly attached to the motorcycle. The ballast fastening must be performed in a workmanlike manner, the C.T. It has the right to reject motorcycles with weights whose fixing is not deemed safe. The fuel in the tank can be used as ballast.
2.2 – WHEELS AND TYRES
2.2.1 – The width of the tires used shall not be less than the values given in Annex 5, respecting the ETRTO
2.2.2 – Tires of any Industry or model are admitted refering to the RTGS prescriptions and approved for the road use.
2.2.3 – Rain tyres are allowed only it the Race Director declares that the race is wet.
2.2.4 – Additional cuts or other changes to the tire surface, are authorized only if carried out by the manufacturer or by qualified personnel authorized by him, by means of equipment specially built for this purpose. The modified tires must carry a distinguishing mark or manufacturer’s stamp affixed near the manufacturer’s mark.
2.3 – FUEL AND FUEL TANK
2.3.1 – All engines must function on normal unleaded fuel referring to the Fmi rules
2.3.2 – By way of derogation from Article. 6.2.1 – RTGS, is allowed the use of a second fuel tank provided, solidly fixed to the frame or to the engine by means of screws. Photographic documentation and clear description of all the details of the installation, the materials, the operation of the additional tank, should be sent to FMI Technical Committee for supervision and approval. If approved, the correspondence between the documents and the tank, will be verified by the FMI Technical Steward during O.P. In case of dispute the final decision will belong to the Technical Steward.
2.3.3 – Fuel tanks in composite materials (glass fiber, carbon and / or kevlar) are not allowed.
2.4 – ENGINE
2.4.1 – There will be no tollerance on the engine capacity..
2.5 – ELETTRONIC SYSTEM
2.5.1 – No traction controll system is allowed.
2.6 – NOISE CONTROL
2.6.1- Noise will be controlled to 5500 for engines until 700 cc and to 5000 for engines over 700 cc
2.7 – ITEMS TO BE REMOVED
2.7.1- It’s compolsury to remove these item from the bike:
– Fanale/i anteriore/i
– Fanale posteriore salvo quando utilizzato come luce posteriore come previsto dal RTGS
– rear view mirrors
– passengers foot rest and grab rails
– turn signal indicators and horn
– center and side stands
– licence plate bracket
– tool box
– catalyst
– helmet hooks and luggage carrier hooks
2.8 it is allowed to mark a second motorcycle
2.9 In order to assist the technical stewards in the final technical control, mechanics of other teams will be involved in the measurement of other riders, clearly not in dismantling that will remain the responsibility of the rider directly concerned and its mechanical or who he will indicate. For the final technical control in each race will be exctracted or signed by the organizer a minimum of two and a maximum of four motorcycles depending on the time of the end of the race and the problems that may arise.
2.10 In order to distinguish the respective classes, the background of the number plates must have the following colors:
BotT1 Blue
BotT2 Red
BotT3 Yellow
BotTOltre White
3 – Summary general technical regulations
All the motorcycles must respect the RTGS 2017 as riders and teams must know. To ensure motorcycle safety on track, these are some rules that are not exaustitive:
3.1 – The technical steward could not accept motorcycles not conforming to the RTGS, the class rules code or pother envolved class. Alle operazioni preliminari (O.P.) il commissario tecnico (C.T.) preposto ha la facoltà di respingere i motocicli giudicati non conformi al RTGS, al regolamento di trofeo ed ai regolamenti di classe in esso citati. In case of dispute the final decision on the conformity of the motorcycles will be up to the chief technical steward
3.2 – Accepted bikes will be marked with paint, lead or sticker or in a cleaned and visible area near the. Using bikes bad marked or not marked will be considered a techical irregularity.
3.3 – The chief techinical steward may provide evidence (even destructive) on motorcycle parts deemed unsafe, in order to simulate the effects of violent contacts, falls or other possible stresses caused by the use on the race track. In no case the pilot could seek chief F.M.I. to obtain repayment of possibly damaged during these tests component.
3.4 – riders must be sure before entering in the track that the bike respect the technical rules
3.5 – It is compulsory to fit the end stops or other similar arrangements which provide a minimum clearance of 30 mm between the tank and the handlebars including any related to it
3.6 – The exposed ends of the handlebars, all the control levers on the handlebars and footrests must have rounded edges and a spherical shaped terminal.
3.7 – motorcycles must be equipped with a functional ignition kill switch or button mounted on either right or left side of handlebar (within reach of the hand while on the hand grips) that stops a running engine. The ignition cut-out switch may also be fitted on the handlebar, as close as practicable to the throttle.
The ignition cut-out must stop the engine immediately, by the simple action of pulling a lanyard or a non-elastic string (which must be as short as possible) attached to the rider´s right wrist..
3.8 – It is compolsury to use a device (para-lever) that protects the front brake lever from possible accidental contact between two motorcycles
3.9 – Composite materials as carbon, fiber glass or kevlar are not allowed for wheel rimes
3.10 – Regardless of the constructive material used, the tank must be completely filled with fire-retardant sponge material (type “Explosafe”)
3.11 – The engine breather pipes must end in a catch tank placed in an easily accessible location and well fixed to the motorcycle. The minimum capacity of the tank must be of 250cc for the gear box breather pipes and of 500cc for engine the breather pipes. Four-stroke engines with air-box, must be equipped with a closed circulation system, collecting all the engine crankcase brether tube in the air box that will be considered a the collection tank
3.12 – Even in the presence of para-frame buffers and full fairing, all the side covers of the crankcase containing oil must be protected by an additional cover having protective function in case of contact with the ground. These covers must be fixed to the engine casing by means of at least 3 steel bolts, the use of aluminum or titanium screws for this application is prohibited.
3.13 – A protective guard must be fitted where the rear chain enters onto the rear wheel sprocket.
3.14 – The only liquid engine coolants permitted other than lubricating oil shall be water or water mixed with ethyl alcohol.
3.15 – All input caps and drain, the flow and return pipes to the oil cooler, oil and exchangers (water oil) external to the engine filters, must have a perfect seal and be secured with a ligature to prevent accidental opening.
3.16 – Recording devices or video transmission, such as cameras and camcorders, are normally prohibited.
3.17 – A rear light must be firmly fitted below or above the tail (with weatherproof enclosures) with a continuous beam of red with a power of 10-15Watt, for incandescent and 0.6-1, 8watt, for lED lamps. This light must be activated by a switch positioned in order to allow the driver to turn on or off the backlight while on the bike.
3.18 – The “slide” of the fairing (plexi) must be in a transparent and colorless material (no pets plexi fumé).
3.19 – A tank must be mounted on 4-stroke engines under the engine in order to contain fluid losses in the event of engine failure. The minimum containment tank capacity must be 2,5lt for motorcycles with engine capacity up to 250cc and 6,0lt for motorcycles with engine capacity of over 250cc. A hole with a minimum diameter of 25 mm must be drilled in the lower part of the fairing. The hole must remain sealed in the case of race or dry tests and should be opened only in the case in which the Race Director declares the race or the test wet.
3.20 – The fonts of the race numbers must be clearly legible, of uniform color and have a possibly opaque background, which does not reflect sunlight.
3.21 – The label’s helmet must certify its approval according to the European standard (ECE 22-05 ‘P’), Japanese (JIS T 8133 2007 and later) or the US (SNELL M 2010 and later).
3.22 – Back protectors are compulsory.
4 – TRANSITIONAL REGULATION
For any matter not concerned in this code rule, will be applied Road Racing Rules 2017, Supplementary Sport Regulations, Annexes and the RTGS FMI.
5 – REGULATIONS CHANGE
The Organiser reserves the right to amend these Technical Regulations, even during the season, giving timely information to subscribers and having the CSN – FMI authoritazion.