In the framework of the celebrations of the 120th anniversary of the FIM, the Board of Directors invited the six National Federations which founded the FIM to a dinner at the restaurant Pavillon Ledoyen in Paris (France) where the FIM was created.

The FIM was founded by Austria (AMF), Belgium (FMB), Denmark (DMU), France (FFM), Germany (DMSB) and Great Britain (ACU) on 22 December 1904 under the name of Fédération Internationale des Clubs Motocyclistes (FICM).

The Motocycle-Club de France organised a race called the International Cup in Dourdan, south-west of Paris, on 25 September 1904 with the participation from Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, and Great Britain. The race was won by France, but disputes arose over the racing conditions. As a result, the sports authorities of the five countries represented joined together and put forward the idea of creating the FICM.

The number of national associations affiliated to the FICM went up from 10 in 1912 to 30 on the eve of the Second World War. In 1913, the first international event held under the aegis of the FICM took place: the International Six Days Reliability Trial. In 1936 took place the first Speedway World Final, first official World Championship.

In 1949, the FICM became the Fédération Internationale Motocycliste (FIM). That same year was the start of the most prestigious motorcycling competition: the Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix.

Individual Motocross Championships were created during the 50s, first the 500cc then the 250cc, both eventually became World Championships in 1957 and 1962 respectively.

In the 60s, it was the turn of Trial to appear, first as a Trophy, then European Championship and finally World Championship in 1975. Enduro started as an Individual European Two Days Championship in 1968, and became a World Championship in 1990. The Individual Ice Racing World Championship was created in 1966, and the Long Track World Championship in 1971. In 1998, it was renamed Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).

In addition to the dinner, the Board of Directors and the founding members were invited to visit the headquarters of the Fédération Française de Motocyclisme (FFM) located in Paris.