HOME CALENDAR GALLERY FORUM RULES HISTORY CLASSIFICATION OF BEARS MOTORCYCLES AND RIDERs.

BEARS BEARS is an acronym for British, European, American, Racer series. The BEARS AUSTRALIA MOTORCYCLE RACING CLUB INC. is the sole authority that determines BEARS eligibility and classification in Australia. Motorcycles must come from an acknowledged British, European, Australian (or New Zealand) manufacturer. i.e. no Jappa's. NB. These classifications are a guide only. If not listed or in doubt call Scott Brown on 02-65536223,  or the F5 Classs convener, Malcolm Cherlin on 0404 002 427. PRODUCTION BEARS RULES Are you and your bike elgible to score points in the Production BEARS class. Find out through the link above? If you are, please ensure that the Production Class Convener Malcolm Cherlin is aware that you are competing in this series. You can reach Malcolm on 0404 002 427. BRIDGESTONE TYRE RULE All competitors who have 17” wheels will be required to use Bridgestone tyres to score points in the 2005 WRP-Bridgestone National BEARS Series.  In the event of a race being declared wet, tyre brand and choice is open.  Competitors who have 18” wheels are not required to use Bridgestone tyres. Non-Bridgestone shod machines will be permitted to compete, and will be eligible to score points and win trophies on the day but they will not accrue those points towards the WRP-Bridgestone National BEARS Series. For the purpose of Scoring the WRP-Bridgestone National BEARS Series, any Non-Bridgestone competitor will not be included in the finishing positions used to score the points. Bridgestone tyres can be obtained from Craig White at Whites racing products, details here. FUEL All fuel to be used as per GCR's. 4v  = four valve cylinder heads. 2v = two valve cylinder heads.

FORMULA 1 (tyre choice open)

APRILIA RSV1000, Tuona (A & B); BENELLI Tornado 900, TNT 1130 (A & B); BIMOTA SB6, SB8, YB11; BMW K1200S, K1200R (A & B), K1200 Power Cup; DUCATI (4 valve) 916cc (A & B), 926cc – 999cc, S4 & S4R (A & B), S4RS; HARRIS, SPONDON, SEGALE, etc. (engine less than 10 years old); KTM 990 Superduke (A & B); MONDIAL Piega 1000; MV AGUSTA 750 F4 & Brutale (A & B), MV 1000; TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1050cc (A & B)

FORMULA 2 (tyre choice open)

ALCHEMY (A & B); APRILIA RS250 (A & B), Tuona (C & D); BENELLI TNT 1130 (C & D); BIMOTA DB2, DB4, YB9; BMW R1200S, K1200R (C & D); BUELL 1200 Lightning, Cyclone (A & B), XB12R, XB12S; CAGIVA Raptor 1000; DUCATI (2 valve) 904cc (A & B), 944 – 1000cc, ST3, (4 valve) 748, 749, 851, 888 (all grades), 916cc (C & D), S4 & S4R (C & D), Supermono (A & B); KTM 990 Superduke (C & D), 950; MOTO GUZZI (4 valve) Daytona 1000; MACINTOSH, SPONDON, EGLI, HARRIS, MOTOPLAST, MOTO MARTIN, etc. (engine 10 or more years old); MV AGUSTA 750 F4 & Brutale (C & D); TRIUMPH T300 (1000cc-1200cc), TT600, Daytona 600 - 675, Speed Triple & Sprint (955cc) Speed Triple 1050cc (C & D); VEE TWO Squalo;

FORMULA 3 (tyre choice open)

ALCHEMY (C & D); APRILIA RS250 (C & D), RXV/SXV 550; BIMOTA DB1; BMW F800, R850-R1150, K100-K1200; BUELL 1200 Lightning, Cyclone (C & D), XB9R, XB9S; CAGIVA Raptor 650; DUCATI (2 valve) All grades up to 800cc, 904cc (C & D), Supermono (C & D): LAVERDA 668, 750 Formula; MOTO GUZZI (2 valve) Sport 1100, V11 Le Mans, Scura, Griso; SINGLE CYLINDER 2 & 4 stroke in modified/GP type frames. Eg. Husqvarna, KTM, MuZ, TRICK; TRIUMPH T300 (750cc to 900cc), Speed Triple (885cc), Trophy; HARRIS/TZ;

FORMULA 4-HERITAGE (tyre choice open)

Motor Design - Pre 1980, including head and crankcases; Motor Manufacture can be after 1980; Frame - tubular steel; Final Drive - chain = twin shock, shaft = single or twin shock; Front Forks - no USD forks; e.g. BULTACO; BMW boxer R60 - R100 (4 valve heads may be fitted); DUCATI, all Bevel drives, Pantah; HARLEY DAVIDSON 883-1200, XR750 -1000; LAVERDA SFC 750, Jota, RGS; MOTO GUZZI Mk1-Mk5; MV AGUSTA 750; SINGLE CYLINDER - BSA, Norton, Velocette etc; TRIUMPH Bonneville, Trident, Thruxton (original and current models;_NB – TRIUMPH Thruxton and Ducati Pantah are eligible. Ducati Imola 1000 and Paul Smart 1000 replica models are not eligible.

FORMULA 5 - CLUBMAN (C and D grade riders - treaded street tyres only)

SINGLE CYLINDER - APRILIA RS125, Pegaso, RXV/SXV 450; BIMOTA BB1; BMW F650; CAGIVA Mito 125, River 500, Canyon 600; GAS GAS; GILERA CX125, Saturn 500; HUSABERG 400-650; HUSQVARNA 400-610; KTM 400-640; MuZ Scorpion 660; RICCI; TM; TRICK; VOR; _NB - There are no development restrictions on single cylinder machinery._ TWIN CYLINDER - BMW R850; CAGIVA Alazzura 650; DUCATI Pantah (up to 705cc) - original steel frame, twin shocks, 40mm carbys (no flat-slides), original diameter wheels, 300mm discs (no USD forks or 4-spot calipers), 600SS, 600M (up to 705cc, no EFI models), 620i, 620 Sport; HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 (No Roaring Sporties); MOTO GUZZI V50, V55, Lario; MOTO MORINI 3.5, 5.0; TRIUMPH Bonneville, Speedmaster (new) etc; TRIPLES - BMW K75; TRIUMPH Trident 750cc;

NOTE: This list of bikes F1-F5 is not exclusive; If not listed or in doubt contact Scott Brown (see contact page for details) HOME CALENDAR GALLERY FORUM RULES HISTORY