Age & Types of Machines
CRMC eligibility is based on the type and age of the machine, in the following Types and Age classifications. Such machines will normally have been of a type raced in Europe in the relevant period. Other machines that do not meet this criterion may be referred for inclusion by the CRMC committee.
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Click on the underlined headings below for more details.
Classic: 1945 - 1972
Classic 1 1945-1963:
Thoroughbred machines as raced in Grand Prix, TT and certain short circuit racing.
Classic 1 1945-1963:
Machines built for racing and of a type raced during the period using as a basis engines not qualifying for Grand Prix together with certain machines which do not meet Sports specification.
Classic 2 1964-1972:
Thoroughbred machines as raced in Grand Prix, TT and certain short circuit racing.
Classic 2 1964-1972:
Machines built for racing and of a type raced during the period using as a basis engines not qualifying for Grand Prix together with certain machines which do not meet Sports specification.
Post Classic: 1973 - 2002
Post Classic Era 1 1972-1981
Thoroughbred machines as raced in Grand Prix, TT and certain short circuit racing.
Production/road bike engines up to 250cc in road or race-based frames.
Production/road bike engines up to 500cc in road or race-based frames.
Machines 501cc and above built for racing and of a type raced during the period using as a basis engines not qualifying for Grand Prix together with certain machines which do not meet Production specification.
Post Classic Era 2 1982-1986
Thoroughbred machines as raced in Grand Prix, TT and certain short circuit racing. (GP125 1981 - 1989)
Machines built for racing and of a type raced during the period (as defined below) using as a basis engines not qualifying for Grand Prix together with certain machines which do not meet Sports or Production specification. Included in Post Classic is the Air-Cooled Class for machines up to 500cc.
Essentially unmodified production road and sports machines. Examples are the Yamaha FZ600 & XJ600, Yamaha FJ1200, Suzuki GSXR1100
750cc production-based machines manufactured and raced pre-1987, e.g the Mick Grant Suzuki GSXR, Steve Parrish Loctite Yamaha and Honda Britain’s VFR’s
Machines 501cc and above built for racing and of a type raced during the period using as a basis engines not qualifying for Grand Prix together with certain machines which do not meet Production specification.
Post Classic Era 3 1987-1994
Thoroughbred machines as raced in Grand Prix, TT and certain short circuit racing. (GP250 >1990, GP125 1990-1994)
For 400cc 4-Stroke and 250cc 2-stroke production-based machines
For tuned 400cc 4-cylinder machines
600cc 4-cylinder & 750cc twins
Post Classic Era 4 1995-2002
Introduced from 2026 to cater for just these two types of machines. More details to follow.
Sidecars
Go to the Sidecar page for more details
Parade Bikes
Machines solely for Parade use which in the opinion of the management committee will add variety and interest to CRMC parades even though they might not specifically meet the eligibility requirements. Such machines will not normally be eligible for racing.
If you have any questions please contact one of our Eligibility Officers:
Ready to apply? Eligibility Application
Classic Eligibility Form (including Parade)
For all 4-stroke machines manufactured before 31/12/1972 and 2-strokes before 31/12/1967, plus ALL parade bikes.
Post-Classic Eligibility Form
For all 4-stroke machines manufactured after 01/01/1973 and 2-strokes after 01/01/1968.
CRMC Championships More about our Classes & Championships
We do our best to fill the grids with compatible machines that will be competitive against each other. Obviously, this very much depends on the machines that enter each individual race event but we think you'll find that a good mix and variety of machinery makes for good, close and competitive racing at CRMC events.
Find out more about the CRMC Championship Classes
Race & Parade Motorcycles + Sidecars Eligibility Forms
Before applying to the CRMC for an Eligibility Certificate for your machine, please note:
Please read the current version of CRMC Eligibility Booklet and the section relating to your particular machine (click the link above)
An Eligibility Certificate or temporary eligibility will be required prior to racing at CRMC Events. It will be usual for the Eligibility Officer to physically inspect the machine prior to full eligibility being granted.
The Eligibility Certificate when issued remains the property of the CRMC and the certificate may be revoked for any discrepancies to recorded detail or changes to the machine that have not been agreed and recorded by the CRMC Eligibility Officer.
All members and applicants must abide by the CRMC Rules (click here - link will open a new window)
CRMC Eligibility