The FIVA Motorcycle Commission
The Motorcycle Commission is passionate about two- and three-wheeled vehicles, from mopeds to superbikes. We believe they have a great history, from the early, steam-driven examples to the innovative machines developed during the 20th Century. Remember, we have a rolling 30-year-or-older rule.
Not only was motorcycle technology fascinating but the freedom to ride almost anywhere, particularly for the young and adventurous, led to cultural changes in society. From commuting to touring and racing, riders often joined together to form clubs and groups to share their enjoyment. Our enthusiastic members around the world love to ride, maintain, talk about and show historic motorcycles. In doing so, they keep alive a special form of mobile heritage for the benefit of the whole of society.
Aims and Objectives of the Commission
1.0 Promote a global “Classic Bikes - Ride Don’t Hide” programme to encourage use of historic motorcycles
2.0 Promote the concept of a series of ‘World Events’ for historic motorcycles
3.0 Cooperate with the other FIVA commissions to safeguard the freedoms we enjoy in using our machines without restriction
4.0 Encourage the use of FIVA ID Cards for motorcycles
5.0 Develop communications and areas of joint interest between the motorcycle groups in FIVA member countries, including the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and its Touring Commission
Motorcycle Commission Members
Chairman
Keith Gibbins UK
E-mail k.gibbins@fiva.org
Team
Dejan Breznik SLO Secretary
Bogdan Coconoiu ROM
Jochen Kleine D
Fabio Maina I
Ioannis Savvelis GR
Pavel Simek CZ
Tore Svartas N
Maryam Talaee IR
Past President Emeritus
Palmino Poli
Associates
John K Bleimaier USA
Carmen González MEX
Bjorn Hvaleby N
Athanasios Papoutshs GR
Vicente Sevillano E
Aleksander Vidojković SRB
Commission Meetings
The commission meets regularly face-to-face and virtually.
The agenda always includes monitoring our progress against the above objectives and looking for fresh ideas and initiatives – some of which might even be practical!
The original MC Week PIN image
World Motorcycle Events
Every year, we aim to organise a FIVA World Motorcycle Event. This is held in a member country with the support of the national organisation. We hold a list of interested countries and aim to be able to plan three years ahead.
2025 Italian Taste from 21st – 22nd May
A slide show of the programme is here
2025 Lillehammer 7th - 12th July
FIVA's Bjorn Hvaleby has together with FIM's Niels Hansen have organised this year's FIM Rally in Lillehammer so that FIVA riders can also attend.
More detail of this excellent event which takes place in July can be seen here https://nmfsport.no/fimrally2025/ (inc. entry forms)
Setting up a joint event is part of the convention between FIVA and FIM.
2025 - La Gala Mexico
In the spirit of the recently launched maxim of the FIVA Motorcycle Commission, ‘Classic Bikes - Ride Don’t Hide’, the Motorcycle Division of the FIVA ANF in Mexico, the Mexican Federation of Antique and Collector Automobiles (FEMAAC), arranged that for the first time, motorcycles be put on display at the La Gala Internacional Del Automóvil (International Automobile Gala - ‘La Gala’), the two-day exhibition held on March 1 and 2, 2025 in conjunction with the International Symposium “What is Original? And What Isn’t …”
Read more here: https://www.fiva.org/en/post/la-gala-a-retrospective-part-ii
2024 Rotor Retro Tour FIVA World Rally Poland
A video of the successful 2024 event is here
https://youtu.be/cu0hK1pokjI?si=vFItUmmfv-2FywCs
Many thanks to all involved for the efforts made.
The longest distance ridden was awarded to Panagiotis Tsourounaki, who rode from Crete on a 1951 BMW R67, a distance of some 2,900km. He dedicated his ride to his friend and long term FIVA Motorcycle Commission member, Takis, who is currently recovering from illness.
The story of his trip is here
FIVA FIM Agreement
The agreement between FIM and FIVA is here
