In the Suzuki SV650 National Cup, horsepower remains capped at 75hp and minimum weight stays at 365 lbs.

Both the Pro and Amateur 600 Sport Bike classes have been opened up to include twins of up to 750cc, making the Ducati 749 two-cylinder eligible.

Homologation requirements have also been set through 2008. For Japanese manufacturers, 100 units per year of a particular model must be produced to make a motorcycle eligible for the Canadian national series. For non-Japanese manufacturers that number is 10 units per year, but the constructor must apply for committee approval before the particular model will be accepted.

There have also been changes to the 600 Sport Bike regulations for next season, all designed to keep the bikes as close as possible to their stock form. Triple clamps, shock linkage, gas cap, battery, starter and charging system must all be O.E. (original equipment) stock. Steering head inserts and fork braces are no longer allowed.

Additionally, the ignition and ECU must be stock, made by the O.E.M. as kit, or produced for consumer use by Dynojet Research.

What was considered a major performance add-on not too long ago is now stock equipment on these bikes, Fraser pointed out, and there is no longer a need to allow as much modification.

After much debate, quick-shifters are still not eligible for the Parts Canada Superbike series. Data acquisition for chassis or suspension is no longer approved for any of the national classes, and all machines must meet a 106dB noise limit and employ effective silencing (i.e. no straight pipes).

For more series information, visit www.cdnsuperbike.com