Engine tuners in the Parts Canada Superbike Championship have received an early Christmas present from series technical officials

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For the 2006 season, maximum horsepower limits have been increased by 10hp in both the Parts Canada Superbike feature class and the Hindle Exhaust Pro 600 Sport Bike national support category. The limit for Superbike is now 180hp while Pro 600 Sport Bike goes up to 125hp. Horsepower in both classes is measured post-race on the series official Dynojet Dyno.

Motorcycle evolution continues at a frantic pace, said Colin Fraser of series organizer Professional Motorsports Productions. Our rules should keep step with new developments while still honouring the concept of affordable and accessible racing that forms the basis of our series.

Minimum weights in both classes remain unchanged for next season 360 lbs. in Superbike and 350 lbs. in Pro 600 Sport Bike.

The increases in horsepower limits are among several rules changes for the classes that make up the Parts Canada Superbike Championship.

Maximum horsepower has also been adjusted in the International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Amateur 600 Sport Bike division, although not as dramatically as in the Pro 600 class. After careful consideration of competitor input, series officials have bumped the limit up 3hp to 118.

In a significant development, the series will implement a fresh concept for the Canadian Thunder class. The twins category will use a sliding scale based on a weight to power ratio of 3.8:1.