How does the Balance of Performance work in Euro Moto Superbike?

The Eligible List has been in place for two years now, at the request of the Euro Motor Promoter. There, depending on the manufacturer, you can find out what additional parts are permitted, based on the manufacturer’s past performance. The system has not yet proved to be a resounding success story. Yamaha received the most concessions in the run-up to the season. Kawasaki could also have been allowed this and that, but you’ll search in vain for a green Superbike in Euro Moto. BMW and Ducati were not granted any extras.

Instead, at the promoter’s behest, all Superbikes were fitted with data-logging equipment, at a cost of 750 euros per data logger per rider. The bill was sent to the respective team. So far, no concession parts have been reclaimed. Lukas Tulovic’s Ducati was restricted by 500 revolutions after four consecutive victories. This was stipulated in Bulletin No. 03/2026. “Anyone competing on a Ducati Panigale V4R manufactured from 2025 onwards, whether as a permanent rider or on a wildcard, may have a maximum rev limit of 15,600 rpm.”

Euro Moto Checkpoint

Decisions on this matter are made at pre-determined checkpoints by a group bearing the somewhat unwieldy name of the Euro Moto Safety/Technical/Sporting Commission (CSTS). The group consists of Max von Saurma, the promoter’s new series manager; Karsten Bartschat, who acts as the promoter’s technical adviser; Fabian Schuster (ADAC); Max Kumpf (Chief Sporting Commissioner); Jörg Raboldt (Chairman of the Technical Commission) and Stefan Beck (Chairman of the CSTS/Race Director).

Following the conclusion of Round 4 at Oschersleben, the second performance checkpoint of the 2026 season, in accordance with the Euro Moto Superbike technical regulations,

. The two races at Most were also included. The performance points were calculated in accordance with the established system, based on the best-placed motorbike of each make in each race under dry conditions. According to the CSTS, the aim of this assessment is the ongoing monitoring of the competitiveness of the individual manufacturers as a basis for the CSTS’s work. Races five to eight counted towards the second checkpoint.

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In each case, only the best rider from a manufacturer is scored; however, as was recently the case with Ducati, the penalty applies to all riders competing on that manufacturer’s machinery. Tulovic had scored 40 performance points at Most and Oschersleben. In second place, either Markus Reiterberger or Marcel Schrötter had scored points, securing 26 points. Florian Alt is the sole points-scorer for Honda, having secured 22 points. Yamaha rider Twan Smits had scored ten points.

The technical regulations stipulate the following with regard to the Balance of Performance: after every four races held in dry conditions, an analysis of the performance points (Performance Checkpoint) is carried out, which generally results in three checkpoints per season. If a manufacturer shows over-performance with a lead of at least 9 performance points, CSTS measures are implemented. Motorcycle models using concession parts may have their concession parts revoked and/or their rev limit reduced, whilst motorcycle models without available concession parts will have their rev limit reduced. The scope of the measures depends on the extent of the overperformance. No details are provided regarding this extent.

Everything remains as it is

Due to Ducati’s existing lead of 14 performance points – all of which were secured by Lukas Tulovic in this instance – the conditions for the CSTS to take action with regard to performance factors have been met. “The following adjustment has been determined,” the statement reads. “Ducati motorcycles will be permitted a maximum rev limit of 15,600 revolutions per minute. This represents a reduction of 500 revolutions per minute compared with the value permitted under the technical regulations.”

“The adjustment will take effect from the fifth round at Assen from 14–16 August 2026 and will be published via a bulletin on the DMSB technical regulations for the Euro Moto Superbike class,” signed Stefan Beck / CSTS Chairman.

Accordingly, the next checkpoint is not scheduled until after the Nürburgring weekend, provided the weather remains dry. Thus, everything will remain as before for the next race. Tulovic will continue to ride at 15,600 rpm and Smits is permitted to retain his full equipment. To put it mildly, things will be ‘difficult’ if one race at the Nürburgring takes place in dry conditions and another in wet conditions. This is because the next checkpoint at the season finale at the Hockenheimring will then fall during the midday break between Race 1 and Race 2. It sounds like a recipe for stress.