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WorldSBK Rev Limits for start of season 2021

The WorldSBK initial rev limits for 2021 will be as follows

Aprilia 14,700 rpm
BMW 14,950 rpm
BMW 2019 (K67) 14,900 rpm
BMW 2021 (M) (K66) 15,500 rpm
Ducati V2 12,400 rpm
Ducati V4 16,100 rpm
Honda (SC77) 15,050 rpm
Honda (SC82) 15,600 rpm
Kawasaki 2019 14,600 rpm
Kawasaki (RR) 2021 14,600 rpm
MV Agusta 14,950 rpm
Suzuki 14,900 rpm
Yamaha 14,950 rpm

The 2021 BMW M1000RR engine received multiple new components. Therefore the CTI have decided that it has a rev limit based on calculation.

Michael van der Mark on the new BMW

The 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10RR engine received only a limited amount of new component. Therefore the CTI have decided that it has a rev limit based on the performance balancing algorithm following the 2020 season.

Jonathan Rea on the 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10RR

Check out our in depth discussion with Scott Smart about the WorldSBK RPM Limits

Source: MCNews.com.au