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2026 Season Schedule

M.O.T.A. has an exciting season lined up for 2026.

Family Fun

Motorcycle Trials is a sport for the whole family. Whether competing, spectatating or observing, trials has something for everyone.

Beginner to Expert - M.O.T.A. has something for everyone

Our Promoting clubs offers many different skill levels that riders compete in.

Competition Classes

  • Youth
  • Beginner
  • Novice
  • SR B (Novice Line)
  • Vintage B (Novice Line)
  • Intermediate
  • SR A (Intermediate Line)
  • Sportsman
  • Vintage B (Sportsman Line)
  • Advanced
  • Expert
  • Vintage

Vintage Events

What are the rules to compete in vintage/recreational trials events??

M.O.T.A. traditionally considers Vintage Trials events to have the following rules to compete. The vintage motorcycle should have the following:

  • Twin shocks
  • Air cooled engine
  • Drum brakes
  • Cable clutch

Some events will include some watercooled bikes that fulfill the other requirements.

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