Motard Exclusion

[BadgerDog]

I participated in last weekends event at NC Bike in the Novice Group with a Suzuki DR650 with street tires, had a blast, and didn't hear any objections at Tech or from any of the CRs I interacted with. I was just now ready to register for the June 24 event at NC Bike (I was signing up here, and joining as well although it's a partnered event through Evolve GT) and I happened to read the fine print that states:

MOTARD EXCLUSION

Motards are prohibited from N2 track events on all but the following tracks: Pocono - East, Summit - Jefferson(Extended 1.8 Mile), Summit - Shenandoah, Barber, Talladega GP, Summit - Jefferson(Extended 1.8 Miles), Talladega GP - Race Licensing School. Riders attempting to attend events with a motard at other tracks will be turned away during tech and registration with no credit given for the day.

I'll admit I'm uncertain what the definition of a proper Motard is, the dual sport bike I'm using has a 17" stock rear wheel, and a 19 up front. Not quite "full motard".

Am I good to attend, or might I expect problems at tech?

Appreciate any advice here, just want to be sure.

 

[rob92]

Your DR650 is fine. Where we start to get into trouble are the 450 singles (dirt bike, turned motard) on larger tracks.

Thanks for reading!

 

[BadgerDog]

Thanks for clarifying Rob. I just signed up.

Obviously, I didn't catch that the first time around, lol.

 

[dsafonov]

Hello, I just registered for a novice class event in NJ Motorsports Parks, and I saw the Motard exclusion. I have a KTM 690 SMC-R supermoto, and I heard Supermotos being referred to as Motards. Am I going to be allowed to participate in the event?

 

[tdelegram]

Hello, I just registered for a novice class event in NJ Motorsports Parks, and I saw the Motard exclusion. I have a KTM 690 SMC-R supermoto, and I heard Supermotos being referred to as Motards. Am I going to be allowed to participate in the event?

You'll be fine, the exclusion is geared towards 250 and 450 dirt bikes.

 

[corey4]

what is the reason for the exclusion? lack of top speed?

 

[tdelegram]

I am not 100% sure but my guess would be too speed and the motors would be completely wound out and stressed more than they typically are.

 

[dsafonov]

Whats the fastest speed novices usually accelerate to?

 

[tdelegram]

Whats the fastest speed novices usually accelerate to?

Depends on the track and the rider.

 

[nick0188]

I have used a DRZ400sm at PITT RACE once. On a dry day I would have a lot of trouble keeping up with the pack, but it's great for a rainy day as everyone is going much slower than usual (in intermediate anyway). My DRZ is a 434 and does 110 indicated fairly easily.

 

[bmart]

My KLX250 goes ~80 MPH downhill...with a tailwind, so I don't bring it to track days.

 

[DaveInTransit]

Whats the fastest speed novices usually accelerate to?

As a Novice, there were some tracks where I was well north of 160. Closing on bikes that are only capable of +/- 100mph can make for some hairy situations.