Motorcycle racing

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Motorcycle racing

2021 German motorcycle Grand Prix
Highest governing body	FIM
First played	November 29, 1895
Characteristics
Mixed-sex	Yes
Type	Outdoor
Presence
Olympic	No
World Games	Motocross: 1985; Speedway: 1985 and 2017; Indoor trials 2005 (All invitational sports)

The motorcycle sport of racing (also called moto racing and motorbike racing) includes motorcycle road racing and off-road racing, both either on circuits or open courses, and track racing. Other categories include hill climbs, drag racing and land speed record trials.