What is FIM?
The FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) is the international motorcycle federation that governs motorsport and touring events around the world.
https://www.fim-moto.com/en/
What is HMS?
HMS (Croatian Motorcycle Federation) is the national motorcycle federation in Croatia, which governs motorcycle sports and operates under the auspices of the FIM. HMS is a member of the FIM and the national sports clubs are members of HMS.
https://hms-moto.hr/
What is MTC?
What is FIM Touring?
FIM Touring is a part (commission) of the FIM that organizes and supervises international motorcycle touring events, such as rallies, adventure rides and long trips for motorcyclists around the world. https://fim-touring.com/
What are FIM Touring events?
FIM Touring events are international motorcycle rallies and rides organized under the auspices of the FIM. They include rallies, adventure rides and endurance events, often with specific daily distances or off-road sections.
https://fim-touring.com/calendar
https://moto-touring-croatia.eu/about/#events-type
What is FIM Rally?
The FIM Rally is an annual international motorcycle rally organized under the auspices of the FIM, where motorcyclists from all over the world come together for shared rides, socializing and cultural activities.
The FIM Rally has a long tradition and is one of the oldest motorcycle touring events under the auspices of the FIM. It was first organized in 1936, and over the decades it has become the main international gathering for touring motorcyclists. It is held every year in different countries, bringing together participants from all over the world for shared rides, cultural activities and the promotion of motorcycling.
What is FIM Motocamp?
FIM Motocamp is an international motorcycle camping event under the auspices of the FIM. It is held every year in different countries and brings together motorcyclists who enjoy camping, riding and socializing in nature.
FIM Motocamp was first organized in 1981 as an event aimed at motorcyclists who prefer camping to hotel accommodation. Since then, it has been held every year in different European countries, promoting motorcycle tourism, socializing and enjoying nature.
What are FIM Mototour of Nations, FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum, FIM Mototour of Races
Find more information about these and other FIM events here:
https://moto-touring-croatia.eu/about/#events-type
Is there a classification in FIM events?
Yes, for FIM Rally and FIM Motocamp there is an official classification in which national federations, clubs and individuals are awarded points. Although participation in the events is open to everyone, only clubs and individuals who are members of national federations or their Touring partners participate in the classification. In the case of Croatia, this is HMS (Hrvatski Motociklistički Savez) or MTC (Moto Touring Croatia)
FIM Rally Challenges – https://fim-touring.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/FIM_Rally_Challenges_2024-EN.pdf
Recent results:
https://fim-touring.com/fim-documents?field_document_type_target_id=16
FIM Motocamp Challenges – https://fim-touring.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/FIM_Motocamp_Challenges.pdf
Recent results:
https://fim-touring.com/fim-documents?field_document_type_target_id=20
What is FIM Meritum?
In addition to the above classifications, the FIM (again for members only as described above) awards individual recognition to each participant in increments of 5 – i.e. for 5,10.15.20,… participations. This recognition is called the FIM Meritum and is awarded specifically for the FIM Rally and the FIM Motocamp. The FIM Meritum is awarded to drivers and co-drivers.
Are there any other FIM classifications?
Yes, sure 🙂
FIM Touring World Challenge (TWC)
FIM TWC is an umbrella touring competition for Touring motorcyclists in the category of clubs and individuals
Rules:
https://fim-touring.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/FIM-TWC-Rules-2024.pdf
Recent results:
https://fim-touring.com/fim-documents?field_document_type_target_id=21
FIM International Travelers Challenge (ITC)
This is a new competition launched in 2025. This competition is not intended for clubs or national federations – anyone can join, without the obligation to be a member of HMS or MTC for ranking.
How to participate in FIM events?
If you have no desire to classify/compete, you can register independently for all events via the information on the FIM Touring calendar – https://fim-touring.com/
If you would like help and assistance with registrations, you can join Moto Touring Croatia MTC (costs included) – https://moto-touring-croatia.eu/contact/ who will then do it for you.
If you want to be officially classified, you must be a member of HMS or MTC
How to become a member of HMS?
If you are a registered sports club and would like to become a member of HMS, please contact HMS – https://hms-moto.hr/sjediste-i-kontakti/
How to become a member of MTC?
If you are an individual, you can join MTC (Moto Touring Croatia) as an individual Touring member.
If you are a Club registered in the register of associations in Croatia, but are not a registered sports Club, you can join MTC (Moto Touring Croatia) as a Touring Member – Club.
For all information, contact us at – https://moto-touring-croatia.eu/contact/
NOTE: All Clubs that are members of HMS in the current year and wish to participate in FIM events can become members of MTC without paying a membership fee, just by expressing interest by email to https://moto-touring-croatia.eu/contact/