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What is "Mote tai"?

Someday, I will stand in the middle of the podium! Endurance road race full of chances and dreams!

Concept of "Mote tai"

Concept of "Mote tai"

"Mote tai" started in 1998 as an endurance race with the theme of "aiming for the world's largest grass race", where any rider and any bike can participate.

The class division, which has been held since 1998, adopted an open class that allows participation in 125cc or more. Assuming that there is a large difference in lap times between small and large displacement vehicles, a refueling restriction was implemented to compensate for this difference, and "slow lap time small displacement vehicles = turtles" and "large displacement vehicles with faster lap times = rabbits" were made to compete on the same stage, proposing a new style of race where it is not known who will win until the end to motorsports fans nationwide.

In fact, this regulation was well received and various unique machines participated in addition to the super sports series machines. Many machines with various personalities, such as old cars from the previous generation and original machines, participated in the race and livened it up. On the other hand, in the actual race, Technical Sports won 4 consecutive victories in the first year of the event, and Moto Bum achieved 2 consecutive victories from 2002 to 2003. From 2004, TEAM OZAWA R&D achieved 3 consecutive victories, and top constructors were listed at the top position in the All Japan and various Sunday races.

And in 2008, we welcomed a major transformation for the "Mote tai". The race was divided into two main classes, creating even more exciting endurance races.
The first class is the Open Class, where vehicles with an engine displacement of 115cc to 250cc and 4-stroke, 2-cylinder or less are eligible to participate. This class features a variety of unique vehicles such as single-cylinder, 2-cylinder, air-cooled, and water-cooled engines. The second class is the NEO STANDARD class, which is familiar from the [Motegi Road Race Championship]. This class includes top domestic 2-wheel manufacturers such as YAMAHA YZF-R25, KAWASAKI Ninjia250R, HONDA VTR250, CBR250R, and more. In addition, foreign machines such as BMW also participate, making it a class with a diverse range of vehicles from both domestic and international manufacturers, creating intense races.

As such, Mote tai is an endurance race where various machines can participate, making it an attractive endurance race for both skilled riders and beginner riders. The "Mote tai" held in midsummer celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2017 and held an 11-hour endurance race. In the final race, all participating vehicles were able to finish, achieving a result worthy of a commemorative event. From 2018, the final race time has been reduced to 7 hours, making it a race that even endurance race beginners can participate in without difficulty.

"I love bikes, but I'm worried about racing..." says the rider, and "I'm a beginner rider and I'm a little worried about sudden endurance races..." At "Mote Tai", we have set up an "advisor system" for participants, such as "circuit advisors" and "technical advisors", so that even beginner riders can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. We also have "open practice sessions" and "beginner training sessions" to ensure that participants have enough practice time.
Furthermore, we have a "vehicle inspection consultation" to alleviate any concerns about the vehicle during these practice sessions, and a "representative meeting" to alleviate any concerns about the rules. These support systems are the unique features of "Mote Tai", where any worries or doubts can be resolved on the spot.

Starting from 2020, you can now participate in the 3-hour final race held on Saturdays.
Even if you felt that the 7-hour endurance race was too difficult for your first participation, you can now enjoy the "3-hour Mote Tai" first.
By experiencing the 3-hour race, you will gain a deeper understanding of the preparations necessary for the 7-hour endurance race, and be able to fully appreciate the next step, the "7-hour endurance race Mote Tai".
So let's start a new challenge from the 3-hour Mote Tai!

Overview

This is a 7-hour endurance race using motorcycles under 250cc.

CBR250RR, Ninja250, CBR250R, YZF-R25, and ZX25R are among the many participating 2-wheel vehicles. This is recommended for those who want to experience a full-fledged 2-wheel endurance race.

Class

The class is determined by the vehicle used. Depending on the class, there may be classes with fewer participants, which increases the possibility of winning.

Machine Description

Machine Description

Participate with small displacement machines up to 250cc!

Regulations for participating vehicles have changed significantly since 2008. "Mote tai" allows vehicles with a displacement of 115cc or more and up to 250cc, with a maximum of 4 cylinders and 4 strokes, to participate. The wheel rim size must be 16 inches or larger, and the use of turbochargers or other forced induction systems is not allowed.

In addition, original machines equipped with commercially available 4-stroke engines cannot participate in the "Mote tai" event using commercially available racer frames. Furthermore, based on the performance of the vehicles, the following class divisions will also be established.

※However, the NST-G310R class allows for a displacement of 313cc.

Class Division

Open Class 2 cylinders Single Cylinder
Cooling Method Water-cooled Air-cooled Water-cooled Air-cooled
Class Name WT AT WS AS
NEO STANDARD Class Manufacturer Car Name Model
  NST-Ninja Kawasaki Ninja250R EX250K/EX250L/EX250P
NST-CBR Honda CBR250R JBK-MC41 (including other vehicles for different destinations)
NST-R25 YAMAHA YZF-R25 JBK-RG10J/2BK-RG43J

NST-G310R

BMW G310R

2BL-G31AA

NST-ZX Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R 2BK-ZX250E
JP Class Vehicles that comply with "MFS Domestic Competition Regulations Supplement 11 JP250 Technical Specifications [1] for participating vehicles."
*The brand of tires used is not specified, but it must conform to the basic specifications for Mote tai vehicles.
(Refer to Article 75-17 of the 2025 Motegi 7-Hour Endurance Race Special Regulations)
※NST-VTR class and BARVE class will be discontinued as of 2023.
※Please check the special rules for other classes.

Features

We will accept applications for up to 201 units (total number of 3-hour and 7-hour endurance races).
●77 cars can participate in the 7-hour endurance race.
●The maximum number of participants for the 3-hour final race is 77.

Required Items

●The MFJ Road Race License required at the time of application is as shown in the table below.
1) 3-hour final race
  Junior Freshman Domestic International
Round 1 Rider × ×  
Round 2 Rider × ×
Round 3 Rider
Round 4 Rider
Round 5 Rider

2) 7-Hour Endurance Race
  Junior Freshman Domestic International
Round 1 Rider - - ×
Round 2 Rider - - ×
Round 3 Rider - -
Round 4 Rider - -
Round 5 Rider - -

If you do not have an MFJ Road Race Domestic License, we recommend the 1day GET MFJ License School.

●Those who obtain a domestic license for the first time on or after January 1, 2025, and those participating in the 3-hour final race with an MFJ Road Race Freshman License or Junior License are required to attend the beginner seminar organized by the event organizer or a designated school program.
●Riders who participate are required to meet certain qualifications, such as participating in public practice sessions. However, if they have participated in Mote tai or Motegi Road Race Championship, they may be exempt. For more details, please check Article 8 of the Special Rules for Participation.
●Registration of pit crew holding the 2025 MFJ Pit Crew License is required.
※A minimum of one pit crew is required in addition to the rider.
●A vehicle that meets the vehicle equipment requirements is required.
●Helmets, helmet removal systems, gloves, boots, racing suits, spine protection, and chest protection that comply with the regulations for Rider equipment are required for each Rider.
For more details, please refer to 2025 MFJ Domestic Competition Regulations.
●About mandatory airbag installation
Riders under 22 years old and over 55 years old are required to wear an airbag.

Main Expenses

Participation Fee 7-hour final: 110,000yen
3-hour final: 50,000yen
*This is the fee for 1 vehicle (including tax).
*The airbag discount will reduce the participation fee by 2,000yen for teams where all Riders are equipped with airbags at the time of application.
*The young Rider participation discount will reduce the participation fee by 5,000yen per person at the time of application for Riders of the specified age participating in the 3-hour final race.
For details, please check Article 10 of the Special Regulations for the event regarding participation fees.
MS Membership Fee If you are not a member of MCoM or SMSC, you will need to pay an additional temporary MS mutual aid membership fee.
●Rider 7,000yen (per person)
●Pit Crew 500yen (per person)