What is a Minikhana Regional Event?
Minikhana Regionals are a competition that is open to the seven Minikhana Clubs in the Sydney Basin area. They include the Hornsby Junior Dirt Bike Club, Junior Trials Minicycle Club, Blacktown Minibike Club, Sutherland PCYC Mini Bike Club, Baulkham Hills Junior Motorcycle Training Club, Ku-Ring-Gai Miniwheels Club and the Penrith District Mini Bike Club.
It is an event that closely follows club competition days with 5-7 events contested over the day with riders riding in their minikhana grades and classes. These grades and classes are explained below and also require specially coloured number plates to identify the grade.
A class is decided on the type of bike that you ride. The following are the identified classes
It is an event that closely follows club competition days with 5-7 events contested over the day with riders riding in their minikhana grades and classes. These grades and classes are explained below and also require specially coloured number plates to identify the grade.
A class is decided on the type of bike that you ride. The following are the identified classes
Motorbike Classes and Types
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Nipper/Demo Class: made up of bikes that cannot be used for competition and riders that are aged 4-u7.
An example of bikes used in the nipper/demo class include but are not limited to Yamaha PW50, Honda CRF50, Suzuki JR50, KTM 50sx mini (be aware, a rider riding a KTM 50sx or Adventurer cannot ride in the demo class) For Minikhana competition only, the nipper/demo class requires green background number plates with white writing (see example). |
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50cc Auto Class: made up of bikes that are now in the first level of competition and riders aged from 7-11.
An example of bikes used in the 50cc Auto class include but are not limited to KTM 50sx or Adventurer bikes, Husqvarna 50cc.
Miniwheels Class: the Miniwheels class is open to riders aged 7-16yrs of age.
An example of bikes used in the Miniwheels class include but are not limited to Yamaha TTR90 or 110, Suzuki JR 80, Honda CRF70 or 100. The Miniwheels bikes must not have a front wheel that exceeds 14" in diameter and a rear wheel that exceeds 12" in diameter.
65cc Class: the 65cc class is open to riders from 7yrs old. An example of bikes used in the 65cc class include but are not limited to KTM 65sx, Kawasaki 60 or KX65. The 65cc class is generally a very popular class and is where riders begin to really shine.
85cc 2 stroke or 150cc 4 stroke Small Wheel Class: this class is open to riders aged a minimum of 9yrs old. It is the beginning of the biggest size bike for Minikhana. No bike used in minikhana can exceed an engine capacity of 100cc-2 stroke or 150cc-4 stroke. The small wheel class must not have a front wheel that exceeds 17" in diameter and a rear wheel that exceeds 14" in diameter. An example of bikes used in this class include but are not limited to KTM 85sx, Yamaha YZ85, Honda 150R.
Junior Big Wheel 85cc 2 stroke or 150cc 4 stroke Class: this class is open to riders aged a minimum of 12yrs old. It is the biggest size bike for Minikhana. No bike used in minikhana can exceed an engine capacity of 100cc-2 stroke or 150cc-4 stroke. The big wheel class must not have a front wheel that exceeds 19" in diameter and a rear wheel that exceeds 16" in diameter. An example of bikes used in this class include but are not limited to KTM 85sx, Yamaha YZ85, Honda 150R.
This class is regarded as the premier class of Minikhana bikes. Riders in A Grade are generally amongst some of the best riders of the competition and predominantly compete in their Minicross race as the last event of the day so that all other junior riders can watch, cheer on and learn from them.
Senior Combined 85cc 2 stroke or 150cc 4 stroke Small and Big Wheel Class: this class is only open to senior competitors of age 16yrs +. They ride in their own grade regardless of bike size but must not ride a bike smaller than an 85cc-2 stroke or 150cc-4 stroke. They are not graded and are basically a premier demonstration class at the other end of the nipper/demo class.
Riders in the senior grade will ride with numbers plates coloured with a black background and white writing (see example).
All bikes must remain standard with the manufacturer's specifications with the exception of the following modifications:
* Exhaust System,
* Gearing,
* Carburettor Jetting,
* Plastics,
* Handle Bars, and
* Rear Shock absorbers.
There are a number of other stipulations in regards to bike modifications and general appearance that can be found within part 24 of the Manual of Motorsport (MOMS) that can be found here, or by visiting the Motorcycling NSW webpage here and clicking on the tab entitled rules.
An example of bikes used in the 50cc Auto class include but are not limited to KTM 50sx or Adventurer bikes, Husqvarna 50cc.
Miniwheels Class: the Miniwheels class is open to riders aged 7-16yrs of age.
An example of bikes used in the Miniwheels class include but are not limited to Yamaha TTR90 or 110, Suzuki JR 80, Honda CRF70 or 100. The Miniwheels bikes must not have a front wheel that exceeds 14" in diameter and a rear wheel that exceeds 12" in diameter.
65cc Class: the 65cc class is open to riders from 7yrs old. An example of bikes used in the 65cc class include but are not limited to KTM 65sx, Kawasaki 60 or KX65. The 65cc class is generally a very popular class and is where riders begin to really shine.
85cc 2 stroke or 150cc 4 stroke Small Wheel Class: this class is open to riders aged a minimum of 9yrs old. It is the beginning of the biggest size bike for Minikhana. No bike used in minikhana can exceed an engine capacity of 100cc-2 stroke or 150cc-4 stroke. The small wheel class must not have a front wheel that exceeds 17" in diameter and a rear wheel that exceeds 14" in diameter. An example of bikes used in this class include but are not limited to KTM 85sx, Yamaha YZ85, Honda 150R.
Junior Big Wheel 85cc 2 stroke or 150cc 4 stroke Class: this class is open to riders aged a minimum of 12yrs old. It is the biggest size bike for Minikhana. No bike used in minikhana can exceed an engine capacity of 100cc-2 stroke or 150cc-4 stroke. The big wheel class must not have a front wheel that exceeds 19" in diameter and a rear wheel that exceeds 16" in diameter. An example of bikes used in this class include but are not limited to KTM 85sx, Yamaha YZ85, Honda 150R.
This class is regarded as the premier class of Minikhana bikes. Riders in A Grade are generally amongst some of the best riders of the competition and predominantly compete in their Minicross race as the last event of the day so that all other junior riders can watch, cheer on and learn from them.
Senior Combined 85cc 2 stroke or 150cc 4 stroke Small and Big Wheel Class: this class is only open to senior competitors of age 16yrs +. They ride in their own grade regardless of bike size but must not ride a bike smaller than an 85cc-2 stroke or 150cc-4 stroke. They are not graded and are basically a premier demonstration class at the other end of the nipper/demo class.
Riders in the senior grade will ride with numbers plates coloured with a black background and white writing (see example).
All bikes must remain standard with the manufacturer's specifications with the exception of the following modifications:
* Exhaust System,
* Gearing,
* Carburettor Jetting,
* Plastics,
* Handle Bars, and
* Rear Shock absorbers.
There are a number of other stipulations in regards to bike modifications and general appearance that can be found within part 24 of the Manual of Motorsport (MOMS) that can be found here, or by visiting the Motorcycling NSW webpage here and clicking on the tab entitled rules.
Grading and Number Plate Colours
Within each class there are three grades (excluding nipper and senior classes). Riders will compete for grading points that go towards a tally that promotes you to the higher grade. In order to accumulate grading points at a Regional Event, your riders class must start with four or more riders in it. If the class does not have a sufficient amount of riders available to start, you may be requested to ride up a grade for that competition. All points earned in this instant will go towards your grading points for your official grade, however, because you are competing against competitors of a higher grade, you will receive 17 points for 2nd place and 12 points for 3rd place as opposed to the normal grading points outlined below.
Points are awarded for podium positions only. Points are awarded on the podium as follows:
1st Place: 17 points
2nd Place: 12 points
3rd Place: 9 points
A rider placing 1st or 2nd in C Grade, will automatically be upgraded to B Grade. A rider placing 1st overall in B Grade will be automatically upgraded to A Grade. Once a rider accumulates 21 grading points in any combination, they will be eligible to move up to the next applicable grade.
When a rider moves from Miniwheels to 65cc, they will only drop one grade e.g. from Miniwheel A Grade to 65cc B Grade. If a rider moves two classes e.g. from Miniwheels to 85cc, they will drop two grades or start in C Grade. This is the same when upgrading from 50cc auto to Miniwheels, due to complexity of the new bike i.e. clutch and gears. When moving between 85cc Small Wheel and Big Wheels, you can still ride in the same class as you previously were.
C-Grade is recognised by the number plate colours with white background and black writing (see examples below).
B-Grade is recognised by the number plate colours with red background and white writing.
A-Grade is recognised by the number plate colours with yellow background and black writing.
Points are awarded for podium positions only. Points are awarded on the podium as follows:
1st Place: 17 points
2nd Place: 12 points
3rd Place: 9 points
A rider placing 1st or 2nd in C Grade, will automatically be upgraded to B Grade. A rider placing 1st overall in B Grade will be automatically upgraded to A Grade. Once a rider accumulates 21 grading points in any combination, they will be eligible to move up to the next applicable grade.
When a rider moves from Miniwheels to 65cc, they will only drop one grade e.g. from Miniwheel A Grade to 65cc B Grade. If a rider moves two classes e.g. from Miniwheels to 85cc, they will drop two grades or start in C Grade. This is the same when upgrading from 50cc auto to Miniwheels, due to complexity of the new bike i.e. clutch and gears. When moving between 85cc Small Wheel and Big Wheels, you can still ride in the same class as you previously were.
C-Grade is recognised by the number plate colours with white background and black writing (see examples below).
B-Grade is recognised by the number plate colours with red background and white writing.
A-Grade is recognised by the number plate colours with yellow background and black writing.
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