Martigny (Switzerland) 19 October 2026- FIM and XIEM announced a new world-level class, from 2027, the FIM Europe SuperMoto European Championship, which was run until the end of 2026, will become the FIM S2 SuperMoto World Championship.
S2 offers a clear pathway up the ranks, giving young talent world championship experience before making the transition to the premier S1GP class. The S2 class is open to motorcycles over 100cc up to 125cc with 2‑stroke engines and over 175cc up to 250cc with 4‑stroke engines, while S1GP is for 4‑stroke motorcycles up to 450cc.
S2 will run together with S1GP at all six rounds of the 2027 season.
Further details on regulations and entry requirements will be communicated at a later stage.
FIM President Jorge Viegas said: “The FIM is pleased to see the evolution of the FIM SuperMoto World Championship, and the addition of the S2 class will contribute to the growth of the FIM S1GP SuperMoto World Championship. On behalf of the FIM, I would like to congratulate the championship promoter, XIEM, on their dedication and hard work in developing SuperMoto at international level, and I look forward to an exciting 2027 season.”
XIEM CEO Danilo Boccadolce added: ” “We are very pleased with this new opportunity, and I would like to thank President Jorge Viegas for accepting our request. The introduction of the new S2 class—reserved for riders under the age of 23—marks a significant step forward for the Supermoto World Championship. At the same time, we will continue to foster rider development through the European Championship, which remains a vital competition for the growth of the discipline.”
In the photo: 2026 S2 start in Hungary
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