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With changes in legislation, many popular motorcycles are being withdrawn from the market, changing the way Brazilians access fast and economical mobility. Check out the details of the new law!
Motorcycles have always been a symbol of freedom and practicality in Brazil. Since the first Monark motorcycles arrived in the country in the 50s, the market has only grown, winning the hearts of thousands of Brazilians who were looking for a quick and economical way to get around. But in 2023, a new law changed the scenario for popular motorcycles, decreeing the end of many models that were the choice of those looking for economy on two wheels. Want to know everything about the end of popular motorcycles? Keep reading and we'll give you all the details.
What has changed with the new law?
The change came with the implementation of Phase M5 of the Motorcycle and Similar Vehicle Pollution Control Program (Promotion). The name may seem complicated, but the effect of this new law is quite clear: from 2023, motorcycles equipped with carburetors will be banned from being manufactured in Brazil. The goal? To reduce pollutant emissions and make the motorcycle market more sustainable, favoring models with electronic injection, which are less harmful to the environment.
This change was not unexpected. The law was passed in 2019, giving manufacturers time to adapt. Many major brands, such as Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki, had already updated their models to comply with the new regulations. However, some popular motorcycles, especially those that were cheaper and equipped with carburetors, were unable to keep up with this change and were discontinued.
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Why the end of popular motorcycles?
The new law had a considerable impact on the popular motorcycle market, which has always been a favorite among consumers looking for affordable transportation. Brands such as Haojue and Shineray, which offered cheap models and simple, were severely affected. This is because many of their models still used carburetors, a technology that was completely banned by Phase M5 of Promot.
Popular motorcycles were known for their low maintenance costs and accessibility, but the adoption of electronic injection systems, required by the new law, increased production costs. As a result, some brands were unable to adapt in time and decided to withdraw these models from the market. This is the case of models such as the Avelloz AZ1, Haojue Chopper Road 150, and several Shineray motorcycles, such as the Phoenix 50 and the Worker 125, which can no longer be found in dealerships.
What is Promot M5?
To better understand why these changes have occurred, it is important to know what Promot M5 is. Motorcycle and Similar Vehicle Pollution Control Program was created to reduce the environmental impact generated by vehicles. Since its creation, Promot has gone through several phases, each one more rigorous than the last, imposing increasingly lower pollutant emission limits.
Phase M5 is the most recent and was responsible for establishing even stricter environmental standards for motorcycles. The main focus of this new phase was the elimination of carburetors, as they contribute to the increase in air pollutants. Electronic injection, which is more efficient and less polluting, became a mandatory standard from 2023.
The idea behind this new regulation is to bring the motorcycle market in Brazil more in line with global emissions reduction targets, helping the country meet its environmental commitments. However, the new law has also brought a challenge for brands and consumers who still prefer carbureted motorcycles due to their more affordable price.
The impact on automakers
Not all motorcycle manufacturers felt the impact of the new law in the same way. Bigger brands like Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, BMW and Harley-Davidson were already prepared for this change and had been replacing carburetors with electronic injection systems in their models for years. For these manufacturers, Phase M5 did not bring major changes and they continued with their lineups practically unchanged.
For smaller brands, or those that offered popular motorcycles at low prices, the story was quite different. Brands like Haojue and Shineray suffered greatly with the demands of the new law that put an end to popular motorcycles. Models that still depended on the carburetor, such as the Haojue DK 150 and Shineray Jet 125, were unable to be updated in time, which resulted in these vehicles being withdrawn from the market.
This scenario has brought a challenge to consumers, who have seen a drop in the supply of low-cost motorcycles. After all, models with electronic injection are more expensive, both to manufacture and to maintain. This means that, for many, the dream of owning a popular motorcycle may have become a little more distant.
Brazilian motorcycle market adapts to new reality
Despite the immediate impact caused by the new law, the Brazilian motorcycle market is adapting. The trend is that the transition to electronic injection and other cleaner technologies will continue, ensuring that motorcycles comply with environmental standards without losing the performance that motorcyclists love so much.
The end of popular motorcycles equipped with carburetors marks the beginning of a new phase, where sustainability and efficiency will be the pillars of the market. More affordable motorcycles should still exist, but with more advanced technologies and, consequently, slightly higher prices.
Manufacturers are racing against time to update their portfolios and offer models that meet the new requirements, without leaving aside consumers looking for affordable motorcycles. In the coming years, we are likely to see new, more sustainable and economical options appear on the market.
Brazil! The country where the cart comes before the horse. They worry about everything that is the driver's responsibility, but when it is the government's obligation, the slowness and inefficiency are clear.
Pollution lol in Brazil these absurd laws don't work, they are to favor the biggest automakers and some corrupt politicians who must be behind the scenes, creating a monopoly to end the smaller automakers and make the consumer spend more on motorcycles with electronic injection, this talk of pollution control is idle talk, there are full of old cars driving around the country and trucks that pollute twice as much as a carbureted motorcycle.
I completely agree, it is a hard blow to consumers, in addition to benefiting and monopolizing the big car manufacturers.
Remembering that it is the Legislative Branch that makes and changes the laws. We have to keep our eyes open, many people vote for us to screw over and the blame always goes to the Executive Branch.
And on top of that, the Brazilian standard is different from the ones used in Europe and the USA. If the previous ones were used, millions of dollars would be saved. Why don't they do this????
I am ashamed of this country, I have a CG 125 Fan, I fix it at home, I haven't ridden a Honda in ten years, it's just a tire at the tire shop and a chain and pinion gear. At the shop, you don't need a computer for anything. Cry Honda, cry PT with studs. Pollution????????? Amazon in flames come talk about my motorcycle.
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You didn't read the law!
Your comment is completely unrelated to the topic.
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Honda, Williams, you may be grandma's darling, but you are not one of the most important parts of the country. The workers who work with 2-wheeled transport? These are the ones. You alone and your particular case, get lost! LOL