With the final stage held in Milan during Eicma, a year came to an end which confirmed the growth of the off-road electric discipline in the Fmi federal panorama, marked by three events between March and November.
The Italian EBike Cross Championship 2025 it represented a further step forward in the development of electric competitions under the aegis of the Italian Motorcycle Federation. The year, divided into an official calendar that touched four strategic locations, highlighted the maturity of the specialty and the growing interest of riders, teams and the public. From the trade fair tracks to the historic national off-road facilities, the season confirmed the role of EBike Cross as a discipline capable of combining technique and spectacularity, maintaining its own identity within the off-road movement.
The calendar
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The calendar of the 2025 Italian EBike Cross Championship, defined by the Fmi, opened on March 9th in Rome, in the context of the Motodays fair. The inaugural event marked the official start of the season, offering a dynamic and highly visible setting for the drivers’ debut. Between fast sections and artificial obstacles, the race had provided the first indications of the forces on the field, outlining a growing competitive level compared to previous years. After the summer break, the championship resumed with the second test of the season, which once again put the drivers’ skills and strategies to the test. The route, challenging and full of technical sections, highlighted the importance of managing the electrical assistance and continuity in the race pace, confirming how the discipline requires precision and preparation even in the stages following the opening of the season.
The October 19th the third appointment took place at Gorla MX Park. The Lombard circuit, known for its complexity and the typical trajectories of traditional motocross, represented a key step for the ambitions of the season’s protagonists. Jumps, gullies and technical sections made the test particularly selective, helping to define the ranking hierarchies. The season then ended in Milan during Eicma, where the last round awarded the national titles. The inclusion of the final in one of the most prestigious events dedicated to two wheels guaranteed great visibility to the discipline and confirmed the growth of EBike Cross as a consolidated reality in the Italian electric off-road panorama.
The rankings
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The 2025 season of the Italian EBike Cross Championship ended with the definition of the final rankings in the main Dirt Bike categories, confirming the protagonists who dominated the respective rankings.
- Dirt Bike Stock: the title went to Samuele Manuzzi, who achieved 200 points thanks to constant performances and a regular performance in all seasonal tests.
- Dirt Bike Evo: the category victory was obtained by Lorenzo Manuzzi, with 155 points, demonstrating superior technical ability and race strategy in the management of advanced electric vehicles.
- Dirt Bike Open: the championship saw Stefano Canale triumph, scoring 115 points, confirming himself as the most competitive in the category reserved for the highest performing and lightest electric motorbikes.
The categories
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Participation in the Italian EBike Cross Championship includes different categories, each with specific rules relating to engine, assistance, weight and dimensions of the vehicles, designed to guarantee fairness and safety in the race.
- EX1, Exj, Exu, Exs, Ewx. These are electric bicycles compliant with the European Directive 2002/24/EC, equipped with a pedal motor with a maximum power of 250 W and limited assistance up to 25 km/h. The use of systems that supply energy to the vehicle without active pedaling (On/Off systems) is not permitted. The minimum expected wheel diameter is 27.5”.
- EBike Open (EX250-Open). This category includes vehicles with pedal motors up to 250 W without speed limitations. Modification of the control software and the use of control units to unlock the engine are permitted, while the use of devices that deliver energy without pedaling remains prohibited. The minimum diameter of the wheels is 27.5”.
- Dirt Bike Stock. Electric motorcycles registered in the L1E category, with a wheelbase of less than 1,300 mm and a maximum power of 8 kW. Modifications to the vehicles other than brakes (pads and free discs of the same diameter) and suspensions (oil change, spring and calibration) are not permitted. We recommend using the pull button for quick shutdown.
- Dirt Bike Evo. L1E electric motorcycles with wheelbase up to 1,350 mm. Commercially approved batteries must be used. Here too, the use of the tear-off button on the accelerator side for immediate shutdown is recommended.
- Dirt Bike Open. L3E category electric motorcycles weighing less than 86 kg. Commercially approved batteries are mandatory and the use of the tear-off button is recommended for safety.
To participate you must have EBike, EBike One Event, Off-Road Elite, Off-Road and Speed/Speed Elite licenses with off-road extension.
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How to participate
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For those who want to get closer to the Italian EBike Cross Championship, it is possible to contact the dealership Valsesia Electric Greenwhich makes its motorbikes available to participants for the races. Those who don’t have their own vehicle can rent an ebike at a cost of around 250 euros per day, to which the race registration fee must be added. Furthermore, the dealership offers the possibility of testing the Talaria motorbikes on an off-road circuit, allowing you to become familiar with the vehicles before the competition.
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