[3] There are seven[4] motorcycle-racing disciplines that FIM covers, encompassing 82 world championships as well as hundreds of secondary championships: enduro,[5] trial,[6] circuit racing,[7] motocross and supermoto,[8] cross-country,[9] e-bike,[10] and track racing.

[11] FIM is also involved in many non-racing activities that promote the sport, its safety, and support relevant public policy.

The FIM was born from the Fédération Internationale des Clubs Motocyclistes (FICM),[12] which itself was founded in Paris, France,[13] on 21 December 1904.

The name was changed again in 1998 to the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme at the congress in Cape Town, South Africa.

2004 marked the organization's centenary, and celebrations were held at the congress in Paris in October.