MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship
2020 Starting Rev-Limits
The initial rev limits (rpm*) will be as follows:
WorldSBK Initial Rev-Limit (rpm)
| Brand | Rev Limit |
| Aprilia | 14,700 |
| BMW | 14,950 |
| BMW 2019 | 14,900 |
| Ducati V2 | 12,400 |
| Ducati V4 | 16,100 |
| Honda (SC77) | 15,050 |
| Honda (SC82) | 15,600 |
| Kawasaki | 14,600 |
| MV Agusta | 14,950 |
| Suzuki | 14,900 |
| Yamaha | 14,950 |
The 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R (SP) Fireblade with its all new engine has a limit based on the maximum rpm of the homologated street machine.
The 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1 (M) with its engine incrementally revised for EU4 legislation has a rev limit based on the performance balancing algorithm following the 2019 season.
Note: rpm*= Revolutions per minute
Editorial Note:
The maximum engine rev limits allowed at the end of the 2019 World Superbike season:
| Aprilia | 14,700 |
| BMW | 14,950 |
| BMW 2019 | 14,900 |
| Ducati V2 | 12,400 |
| Ducati V4 | 16,100 |
| Honda | 15,050 |
| Kawasaki 2018 | 14,100 |
| Kawasaki 2019 | 14,600 |
| MV Agusta | 14,950 |
| Suzuki | 14,900 |
| Yamaha | 14,700 |
