What is BS6 In Motorcycle?
You might have heard this term a lot nowadays in the biking world. Basically, BS6 is compliant with the EURO VI regulations, the engine standard followed by Europe. All new vehicles manufactured and put on the road should be BS6 standard. The rule has to follow this standard has been in effect since April 1st.┬а
Understanding BS6 Engines
The two-wheelers have had some changes, the carburetor is hereafter replaced by a fuel injection system, this is vital part of the motorbike system. NOx emission for motorbike has lowered by 25% than its previous model BS4.
Fun fact, Nitrogen Oxides will be reduced by 68% in diesel vehicles. Nitrogen Oxide emissions from two-wheelers must be less than 0.10gm/km. To achieve this, two-wheelers on the road will have larger catalytic converters as well as electronic fuel injections.
Effects on market and price
After BS6 engine motorbike coming in to the market more and more as the production has increased and as people opt for newer model. Slowly, all motorbikes are expected to be running in BS6 engines in the future. We can see a predicted increase in motorbike up to 10 тАУ 15% after its introduction.
BS6 norms is a compulsory standard set for safety and environment friendly concerns. Companies nowadays are well aware of their ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) responsibilities and since environment is one of the biggest concerns. The government set out to implement new rules to reduce pollution.
View: Latest Bajaj BS6 Bikes in Nepal.
