EPA Requirements
In 2006, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) passed new emissions standards listed in the Code of Federal Regulations noting that a 2006 Class 3 motorcycle (a class 3 motorcycle is considered to have an engine larger than 280 cc or 17.1 cu. in) has to have the following emissions standards:
- 1.4 grams per kilometer of HC + NOx (Hydrocarbon + Oxides of Nitrogen)
- 12 grams per kilometer of CO (Carbon Monoxide)
Small volume manufacturers (less than 500 employees and produce fewer than 3,000 bikes a year) are not required to meet these new regulations until 2008.
- In 2008, all motorcycles have to be compliant with evaporative emission standards.
- A small manufacturer needs to apply for a certificate of conformance from the EPA and an executive order from CARB (California Air Resources Board).
All motorcycles currently have to have a legible label that is permanent and shows the following:
- Corporate name
- Engine displacement
- Engine family
- Tune up specs
- Fuel recommendation
- Statement that the particular vehicle conforms to all US regulations.
Durability Testing: Small manufacturers have to run an environmental test protocol to meet regulations – a 9,200 mile accumulation test on the road. They also are required to run four certification tests on a vehicle before the vehicle starts its initial production. The average cost for the four tests are approximately $9000 - $15,000.
Note: All pricing and information included on this page is subject to the code of regulations based on the current EPA requirements. Please refer to the EPA website at www.epa.gov.