The FIM World Supercross Championship today marked another historic leap forward, as the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) confirmed the official regulations that will allow Stark Future and its groundbreaking electric Stark VARG MX 1.2 to line up against traditional combustion bikes in the 2025 World Supercross Championship.
This milestone follows last week’s announcement of Stark Future as the first fully electric team in championship history and underscores a pivotal moment for the sport and its global fanbase.
To compete in the FIM World Supercross Championship (SX1 and SX2 classes), the relevant electric motorcycles must meet the FIM’s Equivalence of Technology / Balance of Performance (EOT/BOP) rules. These are a set of technical regulations designed by the FIM to ensure fair and safe competition between electric and internal combustion motorcycles. The rules specify a weight limit (minimum 117 kg), wheelbase (minimum 1450 mm), maximum battery power (54 kW for SX1, 44 kW for SX2), along with small tolerances and the requirement for specific data-logging equipment and sensors to monitor compliance. The motorcycles must also comply with FIM electric safety regulations, which include the use of approved ballast if necessary to meet the weight limit, plus compulsory functioning LED side lights (this requirement is only applicable during FIM World Supercross Championship events).
Anton Wass, Founder & CEO of Stark Future, said: “Racing in the FIM World Supercross Championship is an incredible milestone, not just for Stark Future, but for the sport as a whole. From day one, our vision has been to prove that electric can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with combustion at the very highest level, and the FIM’s confirmation gives us the green light to do exactly that. With clear regulations in place, we can race with confidence on a fair playing field and showcase the Stark VARG’s performance when the gates drop in Kuala Lumpur. This is more than just participation, it’s about leading an evolution where innovation meets competition, shattering preconceived notions and setting new benchmarks for performance and sustainability in motorsports.”
Sébastien Tortelli, Race Director, Stark Future, said: “This is more than just a race season; it’s a defining moment for our sport. Entering the FIM World Supercross Championship is a bold move, and exactly the kind of challenge Stark Future was built for. We’ve assembled a world-class roster of riders who share our vision: to push boundaries and challenge the norm, ride with purpose, and prove that we belong at the front of the pack. We’re not here to simply participate; we’re here to lead the charge.”
FIM President Jorge Viegas said: “Innovation and development have long been a key part of motorcycle sport, as such the FIM has recognised and embraced the addition of electric motorcycles to our various FIM World Championships, which represents an exciting and new chapter across all disciplines. We are therefore delighted to welcome Stark Future to the FIM World Supercross Championship, as we know this will add a new and thrilling dynamic to the racing, as electric motorcycles now can race against their combustion engines rivals and show how competitive they are in front of thousands of fans around the world.”
Adding further technical detail, the FIM International Technical Commission and FIM Motocross Commission highlighted the extensive work undertaken to ensure parity and fairness.
The FIM International Technical Commission (represented by Roland Berger) and the FIM Motocross Commission (represented by Antonio Alía Portela) said: “Over the summer, our two Commissions worked closely with Stark Future to ensure a fair balance of performances and an equivalence of technologies that allows Stark electric motorcycles to compete alongside internal-combustion motorcycles in both the SX1 and SX2 classes. The process included extensive work both on and off the track. All motorcycles were thoroughly tested on a test bench, where a detailed analysis of all power and torque curves was carried out to define the equivalence of technologies. On track, we conducted comprehensive sessions comparing benchmark 450cc and 250cc machines with the Stark motorcycle in its corresponding SX1 and SX2 configurations. This collaborative, data-driven process gives us confidence that the regulations are robust, fair, and ready for top-level competition.”
The FIM’s confirmation now clears the way for Stark Future’s highly anticipated debut at Round 01 of the 2025 World Supercross Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Led by Team Principal Sébastien Tortelli and fielding a seasoned rider lineup making the switch from combustion to electric machinery, Stark Future will take its place on the gate alongside some of the sport’s most established teams: Pipes Motorsports Group, Quad Lock Honda, MotoConcepts Racing, Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki, Rick Ware Racing, and GSM Yamaha.
Kurt Nicoll, Vice President of Race Development, World Supercross, added: “This announcement delivers exactly what we set out to achieve – a championship that embraces innovation while guaranteeing fairness. The FIM has built a framework that lets electric and combustion machinery compete side by side, which is groundbreaking. Fans are about to see something truly new: two technologies battling head-to-head on equal terms. It’s a historic moment that will make the 2025 World Supercross season our most thrilling yet.”
With regulations locked in, fans and teams alike can look forward to a season unlike any other – one where electric and combustion bikes race head-to-head on equal footing, redefining the future of the sport.
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For more information:
2025 FIM WORLD SUPERCROSS REGULATIONS
2025 FIM MOTOCROSS TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
2025 FIM WORLD SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR:
- Round 01: Malaysian GP, Kuala Lumpur – Stadium Merdeka, 18th October
- Round 02: Buenos Aires City GP, Argentina – Oscar & Juan Gálvez Racetrack, 8th November
- Round 03: Canadian GP, Vancouver – BC Place, 15th November
- Round 04: Australian GP, Gold Coast – Cbus Super Stadium, 29th November
- Round 05: South African GP, Cape Town – DHL Stadium, 13th December
