2016 FIM Endurance World Championship Calendar

The FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) is the pinnacle of long-distance motorcycle racing, testing the absolute limits of mechanical reliability and human stamina through races lasting 8, 12, or 24 hours. The championship features three main categories: the top-tier Formula EWC, where highly modified 1000cc superbikes represent factory-backed efforts; Superstock, which uses near-production motorcycles and serves as the FIM Endurance World Cup; and the entry-level Production World Trophy, introduced in 2025 for showroom-style machines. Known for its iconic standing starts where riders sprint across the track to their bikes and legendary "classics" like the 24 Heures Motos, Bol d'Or, and the Suzuka 8 Hours, the series demands perfect synchronization between teams of three to four riders and their pit crews during rapid-fire refueling and tire changes. Operating as a global platform for manufacturers like Suzuki, Honda, BMW, Yamaha, and Kawasaki, the EWC remains one of the most grueling and emotionally charged disciplines in the world of two-wheeled motorsport.