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Motegi Road Race Championship

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The Motegi Road Race Championship, commonly known as “Mote-Ro,” is a regional 2 wheels road race series held at Mobility Resort Motegi.

2026 Event Schedule

  • Round1 April 18 (Sat)・19 (Sun)

  • Round2 June 6 (Sat)・7 (Sun)

  • Round3 September 5 (Sat)・6 (Sun)

  • Round4 October 17 (Sat)・18 (Sun)

Application periods for each round will be announced as soon as they are decided.
The event schedule is tentative and subject to change.

NEWS Latest Information

  • December 25, 2025

    2026 Event Schedule Posted!

ABOUT Motegi Road Race

"Motegi Road Race Championship" is a motorcycle race held at
Mobility Resort Motegi.

A wide range of classes is available, targeting everyone from beginner riders to professional-oriented riders, starting from the beginner-friendly CBR250R Dream Cup to the JSB1000 class, which reaches a top speed of 270km/h.

There are many types of 250cc classes, and participants can choose a class based on their own level and budget.

FLOW Flow until participation

  • 1

    Class Participation Confirmed

    Decide on the participation class according to your style and goals. Once you have chosen your vehicle, participate in circuit riding and schools to practice for the race.
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    Click here for 2 wheels school>

  • 2

    MFJ License Acquisition

    The Motegi Road Race Championship is an MFJ-sanctioned (approved) race, so only those who have obtained an MFJ license can participate. Licenses are divided into Junior, Freshman, Domestic (NAT), and International (INT).Details of the MFJ license here>
    Be sure to thoroughly read the MFJ Domestic Competition Regulations!

  • 3

    Race Participation Application

    Entry Here>
    * Please complete the payment and application procedures within the deadline to avoid any omissions.

CLASS Class Introduction

In the Motegi Road Race Championship, there are sanctioned competitions where riders can earn points under nationwide common regulations to advance to an international license, as well as approved competitions where vehicle regulations and competition rules are entrusted to each organizer.
*1 Sanctioned Competition Class *2 Approved Competition Class

  • Inter JSB1000/
    Inter ST1000/
    National ST1000 ※1

    A class contested by 1000cc super sports bikes. It is said to be the top class in the All Japan Road Race Championship and is a category that also relates to the Suzuka 8 Hours.
    You can see liter-class super sports bikes released with pride by the four domestic manufacturers Honda, YAMAHA, KAWASAKI, and SUZUKI, as well as foreign manufacturers such as BMW, DUCATI, and aprilia.
    In the Motegi Road Race Championship, the number of entries has increased, and the sight of more than 20 liter bikes racing all at once is simply spectacular.

  • Inter ST600/
    National ST600 ※1

    The 600cc Super Sports Bike race is contested with limited modifications, and the tires are a one-make grooved sports tire for street use, provided by Bridgestone. This can be considered the category closest to stock. The three types are Honda CBR600RR, YAMAHA YZF-R6, and KAWASAKI ZX-6R. All of them are equipped with inline 4-cylinder engines, each with different characteristics depending on the manufacturer.

  • Inter JP-SPORT/
    National JP-SPORT ※1

    From 2026, the class name has been changed from the previous JP250 to JP-SPORT. Amid the trend of diversification in engine displacement among both domestic and overseas manufacturers' production vehicles, a wide range of models with different displacements, cylinder counts, and vehicle weights are participating. To enhance the competitiveness and appeal of the class, the introduction of performance adjustment and preferential measures has been decided, and the name change was implemented. Due to its manageable power characteristics and affordable vehicle price, it is also suitable as an entry-level class. Additionally, it is a class that attracts attention as a stepping stone when moving up from mini-bike races to the ST600 and JSB1000 classes. Starting with the Kawasaki Ninja250, the YAMAHA YZF-R25/R3 and Honda CBR250RR have been released, and there are many aftermarket parts available, providing numerous options. The tires are a one-make grooved sports tire by Dunlop.

  • CBR250RR Dream Cup ※1

    The CBR250RR Dream Cup, a one-make race held nationwide in Japan with the Honda CBR250RR. The machine is equipped with a 4-stroke 2-cylinder 250cc engine and is a step-up class from the CBR250R Dream Cup.
    In the Motegi Road Race Championship, entries are made by registering in the Inter JP-SPORT and National JP-SPORT classes. Series points are managed by HRC. The tires are specified Dunlop grooved sports tires.

  • CBR250R Dream Cup ※2

    CBR250R Dream Cup, a one-make race held nationwide in Japan with the Honda CBR250R. The machine, equipped with a 4-stroke single-cylinder 250cc engine, is easy to handle and recommended for beginners. With the Honda CBR250R, there are no restrictions on the year or model change (MC), and the modification range is narrow, so there is little difference in machines. The tires are Dunlop's grooved sports tires.

  • ST250T/
    ST250F (including Eternal class)/
    G310R ※2

    In each ST250 class, the letter T at the end means Twin, and F means Four. As the name suggests, ST250T races are held with 4-stroke 250cc 2-cylinder machines, and ST250F with 250cc 4-cylinder machines. Upon meeting certain conditions, riders can step up to the Eternal class. The classes are divided according to skill level, making them enjoyable for everyone. Most vehicles participating in the ST250T class are Honda CBR250RR, with entries also from YAMAHA YZF-R25/R3 and Kawasaki Ninja250. From 2024, the ST250F class, centered around the Kawasaki ZX-25R, was newly established. Additionally, a G310R class is held for BMW G310R and G310GS vehicles that conform to the basic specifications of the ST250 class.
    * The ST250S class was discontinued at the end of 2025.

  • NEO STANDARD
    CBR/R25/Ninja/G310R/ZX ※2

    Born in 2009 as the New, Enjoy, Original STANDARD, it incorporates the "Entrant Point System," where teams compete in the series rather than individuals, and the "Relay System," allowing up to two participants per race. It features machines with 4-stroke 250cc twin-cylinder or less, enjoyable even for beginners, with classes divided by vehicle type and rankings assigned. Based on the results of Rounds 1 and 2, there is also a path to earn a seed right for the Motegi 7-hour endurance road race "Mote tai."
    Currently hosting 5 classes: Honda CBR250R, YAMAHA YZF-R25, Kawasaki Ninja250, BMW G310R, and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R.