Motorbike Classes and Types
Motorbike classes as described below are determined by a combination of the rider's age, the bike's engine size and type (2 or 4 stroke), and then wheel size.
For example; A rider aged 13 riding a 125cc four stroke (4T) for example can be classed as a “Miniwheel” if it has small wheels, or a “85cc Small Wheel” if it has big wheels.
To determine what class your rider will be suitable for, you should:
For example; A rider aged 13 riding a 125cc four stroke (4T) for example can be classed as a “Miniwheel” if it has small wheels, or a “85cc Small Wheel” if it has big wheels.
To determine what class your rider will be suitable for, you should:
- First consider their age group. Then,
- Consider the engine capacity and type. Then
- Look at the bike's wheel size.
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Nipper/Demo Class: made up of bikes that cannot be used for competition and riders that are aged 4-u9. Engine capacity must not exceed 50cc and the clutch must be of centrifugal type. Examples of bikes used in the nipper/demo class include but are not limited to Yamaha TTR50 or PW50, Honda CRF50, Suzuki JR50, KTM 50sx mini (be aware, a rider riding a KTM 50sx or Adventurer cannot ride in the demo class)
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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-u11. Engine capacity must not exceed 50cc and the gearbox must have one gear. Examples of bikes used in the 50cc Auto class include but are not limited to KTM SXR PRO SNR, 50SX, SXR PRO JNR, 50 SX 2009 or Husky Boy SF03, CR50.
Please note, Yamaha PW50 is not permitted in this class.
Miniwheels Class: the Miniwheels class is open to riders aged 7-u16yrs of age. Examples of bikes used in the Miniwheels class include but are not limited to Yamaha TTR90 or 110, Suzuki JR 80 or DRZ-70, Honda CRF70, XR70, CRF80, XR80 or CRF110F. The Miniwheels bikes must not have a front wheel that exceeds 14" in diameter or 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. No bike used in minikhana can exceed an engine capacity of 85cc-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 (JBW) 100cc 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 85cc-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.
JBW 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.
All bikes must remain standard with the manufacturer's specifications with the exception of the following modifications:
Please note, Yamaha PW50 is not permitted in this class.
Miniwheels Class: the Miniwheels class is open to riders aged 7-u16yrs of age. Examples of bikes used in the Miniwheels class include but are not limited to Yamaha TTR90 or 110, Suzuki JR 80 or DRZ-70, Honda CRF70, XR70, CRF80, XR80 or CRF110F. The Miniwheels bikes must not have a front wheel that exceeds 14" in diameter or 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. No bike used in minikhana can exceed an engine capacity of 85cc-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 (JBW) 100cc 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 85cc-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.
JBW 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.
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.
Low Budget Bikes
There are many different brands of dirtbike in the market today and not all are acceptable for motorcycle sport. Motorcycling Australia have published some rules pertaining to low budget dirtbikes that limit which makes and models can be used for Minikhana.
Electric Bikes
Whilst Motorcycling Australia allow electric bikes within the Minikhana discipline subject to certain criteria, we do not currently permit electric bikes at Hornsby Junior Dirt Bike Club.
Grading
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.
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.
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