European Kawasaki Z Cup

Technical Rules
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The following rules are intended to permit limited changes to the homologated motorcycle in the interest of safety.

EVERYTHING THAT IS NOT AUTHORISED AND PRESCRIBED IN THIS

RULE IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN
If a change to a part or system is not specifically allowed in any of the following articles, then is forbidden

European Kawasaki Z-Cup motorcycles must be the Kawasaki model code ZR900BHF, black color form year
2017 version. All motorcycles must comply in every respect with all the requirements for road racing as specified
in these Technical Regulations, unless they are equipped as such as the homologated model.

1.1 Motorcycle specifications

All parts and systems not specifically mentioned in the following articles must remain as originally produced by the
manufacturer for the homologated motorcycle. As the category is based on single model from a single
manufacturer, the main technical changes from the homologated motorcycle, are related to the official “kit parts
assy” created by Kawasaki Motors Spain, described in the following articles.

1.2 Eligible Machines

The class will be based around the Kawasaki Z900 model (ZR900BHF) sold by Kawasaki Motors Spain (from now
KMES) by his dealer network.

1.3 Minimum weight

At any time of the event, the weight of the whole motorcycle (including the tank and its contents) must not be
lower than TBC

There is no tolerance on the minimum weight of the motorcycle.

During the final technical inspection at the end of the race, the selected motorcycles will be weighed in the
condition they finished the race, and the established weight limit must be met in this condition. Nothing may be
added to the motorcycle. This includes all fluids.

During the practice and qualifying sessions, riders may be asked to submit with this request.

The use of ballast is not allowed.

1.4 Numbers and plates

The background colors and figures (numbers) are white background with black numbers. As the base background
decals and figures are provided by KMES, the sizes are not allowed to be modified.

The allocated number (& plate) for the rider must be affixed on the motorcycle as KMES fix:

a. Once on the front, in the center of the front fairing.

b. Once on the rear, in the top area of passenger seat location.
c. These locations can’t be altered by participant.

1.5 Fuel

Only fuel of the current year from the appointed fuel supplier is permitted.

This fuel will conform to the FIM Grand Prix specification. Use of this fuel without any addition or alteration is
mandatory during all event (qualifying practices, warm-up and races).

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1.6 Tyres

This is not limit for number of tyres used by each rider for each event.

Only is allowed to use the following type of tyres:

For dry conditions:

a. Front tyre: MICHELIN POWER CUP EVO, 120/70-17.

b. Rear tyre: MICHELIN POWER CUP EVO, 190/55-17.

For wet conditions:

c. Front tyre: MICHELIN POWER RAIN, 12/60-17 or MICHELIN P12325B 120/70-17.

d. Rear tyre: MICHELIN POWER RAIN, 19/69-17.

Any modification or treatment (cutting, grooving) is forbidden.

Tyre warmers are allowed including in the starting grid.

1.7 Engine

Engine must remain as the homologated motorcycle except for the parts described in the following articles. Any
modification not authorized or prescribed in this rule is strictly forbidden.

1.8 Fuel injection system

Fuel injection system refer to throttle bodies, fuel injectors, fuel pump and fuel regulator.
a. The original homologated fuel injection system must be used without any modification.
b. The fuel injectors must be stock and unaltered from the original specification and manufacture.
c. Air funnels must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer for the homologated motorcycle.
d. Butterfly valves cannot be changed or modified.
e. Secondary throttle valves must remain assembled and working normally as the homologated motorcycle.
f. An extra fuel filter for fuel pump is allowed, only as a filter element covering the fuel pump.

1.9 Cylinder head

a. Must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.
b. The head cylinder gasket may be the originally homologated.

1.10 Camshaft

a. Must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.
b. At the technical checks the cam lobe lift can be measured.

1.11 Cam sprockets

a. Must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.
b. The cam chain must remain as homologated.

1.12 Cylinder

Must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.

1.13 Pistons

Must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.

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1.14 Piston rings

Must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.

1.15 Piston pins and clips

Must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.

1.16 Connecting rods

Must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.

1.17 Cranckshaft

Must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.

1.18 Crankcase

Must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.

1.19 Lateral covers and protection

All lateral covers/engine cases containing oil and wich could be in contact with the ground during a crash, must be
protected by a second cover FIM approved. KMES will supply a set of covers for each participant, and its use with
a correct conditions is mandatory.
Oil containing engine covers must be secured with steel bolts.

1.20 Transmission/Gearbox

a. Must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.
b. Quick-shift (upshift) system is allowed (including wire and potentiometer). The unit must be the included
one in the KMES “kit parts assy” for Z-CUP.
c. Countershaft sprocket, rear wheel sprocket, chain pitch and size must be the originally fitted and
homologated part with no modification allowed.
d. The sprocket cover must remain fitted as the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification
allowed.
e. Chain guard as long as it is not incorporated in the rear fender may be removed.

1.21 Clutch

a. Clutch system and the method of operation must remain as homologated.

b. As the original homologated motorcycle is equipped with a back torque limiting clutch (slipper type), the
friction and drive discs must remain original with the option to change for a different thickness the drive
discs to adjust the back torque limiting capabilities (original slipper type). Only original discs are allowed,
manufacturer offers 3 different thickness to adjust.
c. No other parts can be modified, altered or substituted.
d. Clutch springs must be the original and preload is not allowed.

1.22 Oil pumps and oil lines

Must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.

1.23 Radiator, cooling system and oil cooler

a. The only liquid engine coolant permitted is water.

b. Protective meshes may be added in front of the water radiator.

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c. The cooling system hoses, catch tanks and oil cooler must remain as the homologated motorcycle.
d. Radiator fan may be removed.
e. Radiator cap is free.
f. Additional water radiator is not allowed.
g. Thermostat unit may be removed.

1.24 Air box

a. The air box must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.
b. The air filter element must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.
c. The air box drains must be sealed.
d. Closed breather system must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.
e. No heat protection may be attached to the air box.

1.25 Fuel supply

a. Fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no
modification allowed.
b. The fuel pressure must be as homologated.
c. Fuel lines from the fuel tank to the delivery pipe assembly must be the originally fitted and homologated
part with no modification allowed.
d. Fuel filter to cover the fuel pump may be added.

1.26 Exhaust system

a. Exhaust pipes and silencer must be the “kit part” delivered in the “ZCUP kit parts assy” with no
modification allowed.
b. Wrapping of exhaust system is not allowed.

1.27 Electrics and electronics

a. The engine control system (ECU) must be the original system as homologated, with no change of
software.
b. External fuel injection module is not allowed.
c. Quick shift system delivered in the “ZCUP kit parts assy” must be fitted with no modification allowed.
d. Gear box shift system “street” (first gear down) or “race” (first gear up) may be adopted.
e. Data logger system is not allowed.
f. The harness must be the original as homologated with no modifications allowed. The harness areas not
used (as lights, etc) must be fixed with tape to main harness.
g. Spark plugs must be the original as homologated.
h. Battery must be the original as homologated.

1.28 Generator, alternator, electric starter

a. Must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.
b. The stator must be fitted in its original position and without offsetting.
c. The electric starter must operate normally and always be able to start the engine during the event.
d. During parc fermé the starter must crank the engine at a suitable speed for starting for a minimum 2
seconds without the use a boost battery. No boost battery may be connected to the machine after the end
of the session.

1.29 Main frame

During the entire duration of the event, each rider can only use one (1) complete motorcycle, as presented for
Technical Control, with the frame clearly identified with a seal. In case the frame will need to be replaced the rider
or the team must request the use of a spare frame to the Technical Control.

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a. The frame must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.
b. Nothing may be added or removed from the frame body.
c. Engine mounting brackets or plates must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer for the
homologated motorcycle.
d. Front sub frame /fairing mount must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer for the
homologated motorcycle.
e. The paint scheme is restricted, no modifications allowed form the original color produced by the
manufacturer.

1.30 Front forks

a. The upper and lower fork clamps (triple clamp, fork bridges) must remain as originally produced by the
manufacturer for the homologated motorcycle.
b. “ZCUP kit parts assy” steering damper must be fitted.
c. The steering damper cannot act as a steering lock limiting device.
d. The internal parts of the homologated forks must be modified by the parts delivered in the “ZCUP kit parts
assy”, other modifications are not allowed except the change of the spring ratio for the front fork springs.

1.31 Rear fork (swing arm)

a. The rear fork must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.
b. A chain guard delivered in the “ZCUP kit parts assy” must be fitted in such a way to reduce the possibility
that any part of the riders’ body may become trapped between the lower chain run and the rear wheel
sprocket.

1.32 Rear suspension unit

a. Rear suspension unit (shock absorver) must be replaced by the “ZCUP kit parts assy” delivered to each
participant, the original attachments to the frame and rear fork (swing arm) (or linkage) must be as
homologated.
b. All the rear suspension linkage parts must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no
modification allowed.
c. Rear shock spring ratio is free.

1.33 Wheels

a. Wheels must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.
b. Wheel axles and spacers must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.
c. Wheel balance weights may be discarded, changed or added to.
d. Any inflation valves may be used.

1.34 Brakes

a. The front and rear brake discs must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification
allowed.
b. The front and rear brake caliper must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification
allowed.
c. The front and rear master cylinder must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification
allowed.
d. The front and rear brake pads must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification
allowed.
e. Front and rear brake fluid reservoirs must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no
modification allowed.
f. Front and rear hydraulic brake lines must be replaced by the “ZCUP kit parts assy” delivered to each
participant with no modification allowed.
g. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) brake lines must be disconnected and removed, but its ECU and
hydraulic unit (single part in this model) must remain electrically connected.

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h. Motorcycles must be equipped with the brake lever protection delivered to each participant in the “ZCUP
kit parts assy” with no modification allowed.

1.35 Handlebar and hand controls

a. Handlebar and his fittings may be replaced for a different shape or different diameter handlebar, but
fixation point to upper triple clamp must remain in his original position.
b. Throttle control must be self closing when not held by the hand. The closing cable must remain fitted and
operated.
c. Clutch and brake lever may be replaced with an after-market model. An adjuster to the brake lever in not
allowed.

1.36 Fuel tank

a. Fuel tank must be the originally fitted and homologated part with no modification allowed.
b. All fuel tanks must be completely filled with fire retardant material (open-celled mesh, i.e. Explosafe )
c. The original Fuel Evaporative System (FES) may be removed, if FES is removed fuel tank breather pipes
must be fitted with non-return valves that discharge into a catch tank with a minimum volume of 250cc
made of a suitable material.
d. Fuel cap must be replace by the “ZCUP kit parts assy” delivered to each participant.
e. A rider spacer/pad may be fitted to the rear of the tank with non-permanent adhesive. It may be
constructed of foam padding or composite material.
f. The sides of the fuel tank may be protected with a cover made of a composite material. These covers
must fit the shape of the fuel tank.

1.37 Fairing/Bodywork/Seat

a. The following parts must be replaced for the “ZCUP kit parts assy” delivered to each participant: Front
fairing (head lamp area), solo seat and associated body work, lower fairing, front mudguard.
b. No extra wind screen can be added.
c. The lower fairing must hold, in case of an engine breakdown minimum 4 litres.
d. Extra radiator shroud is not allowed.
e. The lower fairing must incorporate a single opening of 25mm diameter in the front lower area. This hole
must remain sealed in dry conditions and must be opened only in wet race conditions as declared by the
Race Director.

1.38 Rear Safety Light

All motorcycles will keep the original tail light on function, to be used in rain or low visibility conditions. The team
must ensure that the light is switched on whenever a rain tyre is fitted on the motorcycle.

1.39 The following items MUST BE removed

a. Turn signal indicators.

b. Rear-view mirrors.
c. Horn.
d. License plate bracket.
e. Toolkit.
f. Passenger foo rests.
g. Side stand.

1.40 The following items MUST BE altered

a. All drain plugs must be wired. External oil filter, screws and bolts that enter an oil cavity must be safety
wired (i.e. on cranckcases).
b. Where breather or overflow pipes are fitted they must discharge via existing outlets. The original closed
system must be retained: no direct atmospheric emission is permitted.

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1.41 Timekeeping instruments

All motorcycles must have a correctly positioned timekeeping transponder. The transponder must be approved by
the official Timekeeper and fixed to the motorcycle in the longitudinal centre of the motorcycle (typically close the
swing-arm pivot), on either the left or right side, as low as possible and avoiding being shielded by carbon
bodywork.
Correct attachment of the transponder bracket consists of a minimum of tie-wraps, but preferably by screws or
rivets. Any transponder retaining clip must also be secured by a tie-wrap. Velcro or adhesive alone will not be
accepted. The transponder must be working at all times during practices and races, also when the engine is
switched off.

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TEN FITTING TESTS FOR HELMETS

1. Obtain correct size by measuring the crown of the head.

2. Check there is no side to side movement.

3. Tighten strap securely.

4. With head forward, attempt to pull back of helmet to ensure helmet cannot be removed
this way.

5. Check ability to see clearly over shoulder.

6. Make sure nothing impedes your breathing in the helmet and never cover your nose or
mouth.

7. Never wear scarf around neck so that air is stopped from entering the helmet. Never wear
scarf under the retention strap.

8. Ensure that visor can be opened with one gloved hand.

9. Satisfy yourself that the back of your helmet is designed to protect your neck.

10. Always buy the best you can afford.

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INTERNATIONAL HELMET STANDARS

Helmets must conform to one of the recognised international standards:

EUROPE ECE 22-05 (only "P" type)

JIS T 8133:2007 (valid until 31.12.2019)
JAPAN JIS T 8133:2015
(only "Type 2 Full face")
SNELL M 2010 (valid until 31.12.2019)
USA
SNELL M 2015

Examples of labels are reported below (for Europe, the country numbers which have granted the
approval are also indicated):

EUROPE

JAPAN

USA

A protective lower face cover must be present and must be not detachable, not moveable and made of
the same material of the shell.

Helmets constructed with an outer shell made of more than one piece are not permitted (e.g. they must
not contain any seam).

A retention system with a strap and the double D ring closing system is recommended.

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