Originally Posted by
rybo
Freeze Modern Vintage at the 2015 (2005) model year -
Justification - Motorcycles in the last 10 years have made only incremental improvements versus the exponential improvements made in previous generations. As an example a 2006 R6 is virtually the same as a 2014 model. Freezing the motorcycle year at 2005 for five years will mean that a significant performance difference between a MV and a current motorcycle exists.
Current Rule:
2.5 Modern Vintage classes2.5.1 Requirements
Modern Vintage motorcycles must use a frame and engine case 10 years old or older, asdetermined by manufacturer’s model year. For 2014, the model year must be 2004 or prior.Exceptions to the year requirements are listed below. These exceptions are based on thefirst production cycle for a specific motorcycle.
The following exempted bikes are permitted to compete in modern vintage, but must meetthe requirements listed below in 2.5.2.
MVGTU exemptions:
2005-2006 Ducati 749, 749S and 749R,2005- 2008 Suzuki SV650, SV650S2005 Yamaha YZF R6
MVGTO exemptions:
2005 Aprilia RSV Tuono
2005-2006 Ducati 999, 999S, 999R2005-2006 Honda RC51
2005 Suzuki GSXR 1000
If a competitor feels a motorcycle not listed above could be eligible for a modern vintageexception, they can present their case to the MRA Board of Directors. The MRA Boardwill make a determination of eligibility. The MRA Board’s determination will remain finalfor the remainder of the race season.
2.5.2 Class Limits
Class displacement limits are the same as Novice and Amateur GTO and GTU, as specifiedin 2.6.1 and 2.6.2. Ducati models eligible for MVGTU with SPS, R, and RS designations areineligible if they displace greater then 749cc. All exempted models are eligible for MVGTO.
Proposed Rule:
2.5 Modern Vintage classes2.5.1 Requirements
Modern Vintage motorcycles must use a frame and engine case 10 years old or older, asdetermined by manufacturer’s model year. For 2015, the model year must be 2005 or prior. At the end of the 2015 season the age limit will be frozen until the current list of approved motorcycles is 15 years old or older. From that point forward Modern Vintage will be designated as a class for models that are 15 years old or older and models will be added on a year by year basis thereafter. Exceptions to the year requirements are listed below. These exceptions are based on thefirst production cycle for a specific motorcycle.
The following exempted bikes are permitted to compete in modern vintage, but must meetthe requirements listed below in 2.5.2.
MVGTU exemptions:
2006 Ducati 749, 749S and 749R,
2006- 2008 Suzuki SV650, SV650S
MVGTO exemptions:
2006 Ducati 999, 999S, 999R
2006 Honda RC51
2006 Suzuki GSXR 1000
If a competitor feels a motorcycle not listed above could be eligible for a modern vintageexception, they can present their case to the MRA Board of Directors. The MRA Boardwill make a determination of eligibility. The MRA Board’s determination will remain finalfor the remainder of the race season.
2.5.2 Class Limits
Class displacement limits are the same as Novice and Amateur GTO and GTU, as specifiedin 2.6.1 and 2.6.2. Ducati models eligible for MVGTU with SPS, R, and RS designations areineligible if they displace greater then 749cc. All exempted models are eligible for MVGTO.
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