Assistance with Understanding TT Race Categories.

[KingKong]

Hi All,

Just finished [enjoying] watching TT3D...I noted the different race categories:

Superbike TT

Senior TT

Supersport Junior TT Race 1

Supersport Junior TT Race 2

TT Zero.

What does each category stand for/represent? I became confused when I noticed that racers/winners from other categories competed in all 5. I consulted the TT race website, but failed to find an explanation section.

Thanks
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Past - 2016 Ninja 300 (dark grey); K4 GSXR 600 (sexy yellow); 2002 CBR600FS; 2004 GSXR 1000; 2006 Kwak 636; 2005 Yamaha XVS 1100 Dragstar (facepalm); 2005 Kwak 636; 2011 Yamaha R125.

[rac3r]

My guess is...

Superbike = Bikes similar to BSB and WSBK
Senior = Older dudes??
Supersport = 600cc
Zero = Electric bikes

Race 1 and Race 2 just means there are 2 rounds (races)
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[kestrel]

Extract from 2012 TT Regs

TT Superbike Race
For machines complying with 2012 FIM Superbike regulations with the amendments specified in Appendix A of these TT regulations.
Over 750cc up to 1000cc 4 cylinders 4 stroke
Over 750cc up to 1000cc 3 cylinders 4 stroke
Over 850cc up to 1200cc 2 cylinder 4 stroke

TT Superstock Race
For machines complying with 2012 FIM Superstock regulations with the amendments specified in Appendix D of these TT regulations.
Over 600cc up to 1000cc 4 cylinders 4 stroke
Over 750cc up to 1000cc 3 cylinders 4 stroke
Over 850cc up to 1200cc 2 cylinders 4 stroke

Supersport TT Races
For machines complying with 2012 FIM Supersport regulations with the amendments specified in Appendix C of these TT regulations.
Over 400cc up to 600cc 4 cylinders 4 stroke
Over 600cc up to 675cc 3 cylinders 4 stroke
Over 600cc up to 750cc 2 cylinders 4 stroke

Senior TT Race
For machines complying with the following specifications:
• TT Superbike
• TT Superstock (without limitation of tyre choice).
• Other machines admitted at the discretion of the organisers

TT Zero Race
The technical concept is for motorcycles (two wheeled) to be powered without the use of carbon based fuels and have zero toxic/noxious emissions

Formula Two Sidecar TT
Formula II Sidecars must comply with the following requirements.
1 Engine Types
The only permitted engines for this class are:
• 501 - 600cc, 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, Production based

New for 2012
Lightweight TT Race
Machines must comply with general technical rules as per ACU Standing Regulations and 2012 IOM TT regulations.
• Any four-stroke twin cylinder motorcycle originally sold for road use with a water cooled engine of up to 650cc may be used provided it adheres to the following regulations.
• Eligible machines must be from models homologated for road use 2005 or later
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[Jim Mc]

I thought the TT Zero sounded interesting, I just had a look at some of the vids on Youtube and it looks slow by comparison?

[kestrel]

[KingKong]

Kestrel

Awesome, thank you!
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Kwak 636 (2005)

Past - 2016 Ninja 300 (dark grey); K4 GSXR 600 (sexy yellow); 2002 CBR600FS; 2004 GSXR 1000; 2006 Kwak 636; 2005 Yamaha XVS 1100 Dragstar (facepalm); 2005 Kwak 636; 2011 Yamaha R125.

[kestrel]

The full TT2012 Regulations with detailed information on all categories can be found here :-

https://cdn.iomtt.com/~/media/Files/2012/Info%20for%20riders/TT_REGS_2012.ashx
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[Noxious89123]

I've been following the MotoGP on the BBC for the last few years, and recently watched TT3D...

I am definitely watching the TT this year! Makes MotoGP look shit in comparison. It's high on my to do list to go to the IOM now
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'53 Ford Ka 1.3 ~ '03 Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.8 ~ '52 Vauxhall Astra SRi 2.2 ~ '53 Vauxhall Astra GSi

[WannaBeDude]

But to watch Moto GP and TT and the Ireland racing where available, and the tour de france IS FTW
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[Cheeseybeaner]

The Guy Martin TT documentary is well worth watching 'Closer to the Edge.'
Its funny how with all the talk of risk involved with the TT in the documentary both the main riders they're following end up in hospital after crashes!