Can Carburetor Motorcycles Still Be Licensed?

[SiennaLynn]

Carburetor motorcycles can still be licensed. Below are the specific details regarding the new regulations: 1. China IV Motorcycle Standard: The China IV regulations impose stricter requirements on motorcycle exhaust emissions, which means traditional carburetor motorcycles will be phased out, while motorcycles using electronic fuel injection (EFI) technology will become the mainstream. These motorcycles not only meet the standards but are also more fuel-efficient than traditional carburetor models, and they start easily, making them very convenient to operate. 2. China III Motorcycles: Vehicles that have already been purchased and licensed can still be used normally. However, there are impacts on the resale of second-hand China III motorcycles, as it becomes difficult to process cross-regional transfers after licensing.

[SanJuliet]

Nowadays, it's almost impossible to register a new carburetor motorcycle due to strict national emission standards. I remember that after the implementation of the China III standard in 2008, new carburetor motorcycles were completely denied license plates. The main reason is that carburetor technology is outdated and can't control exhaust pollution effectively. If you want to buy a new motorcycle now, it's more reliable to choose an electronic fuel injection (EFI) model. Currently, EFI motorcycles on the road comply with the latest China IV and China V standards. If you have an old carburetor motorcycle at home, as long as it was previously registered, it can still be driven with normal annual inspections. But honestly, these bikes consume more fuel, and finding replacement parts for repairs will become increasingly difficult. It's really better to switch to a new bike for peace of mind. There's a chance that carburetor motorcycles might become yellow-label vehicles with driving restrictions in a couple of years. Considering the long term, replacing the bike is more cost-effective.

[DelMargaret]

Having worked in auto repair for so many years, I can tell you that registering new carburetor motorcycles has been blocked for a long time. National policies have prohibited the registration of new carburetor motorcycles since the China III emission standards, and now we're already at the China V stage. The main reason is that carburetors cause severe exhaust emissions that fail to meet environmental requirements. If you really want to buy a motorcycle now, you have to choose one with electronic fuel injection technology to pass emission standards. However, older bikes aren't completely out of luck. If the bike's manufacturing date is earlier than the implementation date of the standards and it was previously registered with the DMV as a used vehicle, some regions might still allow ownership transfer. But if it fails the annual emission inspection, it will still be phased out. Honestly, it's better to avoid such bikes to save trouble.

[MaciMarie]

Current policies prohibit the registration of new carburetor motorcycles, and this regulation is strictly enforced by vehicle management offices across all regions. The primary reason is the elevated environmental protection threshold, as carburetor technology fails to meet current emission standards. I recall that since 2008, new carburetor motorcycles could no longer be registered, and by 2019, even fuel-injected motorcycles were required to include an OBD system. During actual vehicle inspections, the exhaust emission test is a definite fail. For those truly passionate about riding, it's advisable to purchase fuel-injected models, which offer better power and fuel efficiency, along with smoother power delivery during mountain rides and cornering. Owners of older motorcycles should pay attention to their vehicle's condition and ensure the engine is properly tuned before annual inspections.