Commission Directive 2003/77/EC of 11 August 2003 amending Directives 97/24/EC and 2002/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the type-approval of two- or three-wheel motor vehicles (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2003-08-11
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Community certification, harmonisation of standards, marketing standard, motor vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle

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COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2003/77/EC

of 11 August 2003

amending Directives 97/24/EC and 2002/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
relating to the type-approval of two- or three-wheel motor vehicles

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Directive 2002/24/EC of the European Parlia-
ment and of the Council of 18 March 2002 relating to the
type-approval of
two- and three-wheel motor vehicles and
repealing Council Directive 92/61/EEC (1), and in particular
Article 17 thereof,

Having regard to Directive 97/24/EC of the European Parlia-
ment and of the Council of 17 June 1997 on certain compo-
nents and characteristics of two- or three-wheel motor vehi-
cles (2), as amended by Directive 2002/51/EC (3), and in parti-
cular Article 7 thereof,

Commission, through the Committee for Adaptation to
Technical Progress established by Article 13 of Directive
70/156/EEC, and should be applicable from 2006.

It is necessary to clarify certain aspects of the Type II test
data for annual roadworthiness testing, as required by
Directive 2002/51/EC, and to provide for the recording
of that test data in Annex VII to Directive 2002/24/EC.

Directives 97/24/EC and 2002/24/EC should therefore
be amended accordingly.

The measures provided for in this Directive are in accor-
dance with the opinion of the Committee for Adaptation
to Technical Progress,

(4)

(5)

(6)

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

(1)

(2)

Directive 97/24/EC is one of the separate Directives for
the purposes of the EC type-approval procedure laid
down by Council Directive 92/61/EEC (4), which is to be
repealed by Directive 2002/24/EC with effect from 9
November 2003.

Directive 2002/51/EC of the European Parliament and of
the Council of 19 July 2002 on the reduction of the
level of pollutant emissions from two- and three-wheel
motor vehicles and amending Directive 97/24/EC intro-
duced new emission limit values for two-wheel motor-
cycles. Those limit values are applicable in two stages,
the first stage with effect from 1 April 2003 for any type
of vehicle and the second stage with effect
from 1
January 2006 for new types. For the second stage, the
measurement of pollutant emissions from two-wheel
motorcycles is based on the use of the elementary urban
test cycle laid down in UN-ECE Regulation No 40 and
the extra-urban driving cycle laid down in Council
Directive 70/220/EEC of 20 March 1970 on the approx-
imation of the laws of the Member States on measures
to be taken against air pollution by gases from motor
vehicles (5), as last amended by Commission Directive
2002/80/EC (6).

(3)

Directive 97/24/EC, as amended by Directive 2002/51/
EC, specified the Type I test cycle for measuring pollu-
tant emissions from two- and three-wheel motor vehi-
test cycle should be completed by the
cles. That

(1) OJ L 124, 9.5.2002, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 226, 18.8.1997, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 252, 20.9.2002, p. 20.
(4) OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p. 72.
(5) OJ L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 1.
(6) OJ L 291, 28.10.2002, p. 20.

Article 1

Annex II to Chapter 5 of Directive 97/24/EC is amended in
accordance with Annex I to this Directive.

Article 2

Annex VII to Directive 2002/24/EC is amended in accordance
with Annex II to this Directive.

Article 3

1. Member States shall adopt and publish, by 4 September
2004 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions neces-
forthwith
sary to comply with this Directive. They shall
communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions
and a correlation table between those provisions and this Direc-
tive.

They shall apply those provisions from 4 September 2004.

When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain
a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a refer-
ence on the occasion of their official publication. Member
States shall determine how such reference is to be made.

2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the
text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in
the field covered by this Directive.

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This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal
of the European Union.

Article 4

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Article 5

Done at Brussels, 11 August 2003.

For the Commission

Erkki LIIKANEN

Member of the Commission

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ANNEX I

Annex II to Chapter 5 of Directive 97/24/EC is amended as follows:

1. Section 2.2.1.1 is replaced by the following:

‘2.2.1.1.

Type I test (checking the average value of tailpipe emissions)

For vehicle types tested against the emission limits given in row A of the Table in section 2.2.1.1.5:
— the test shall be conducted by carrying out two elementary urban cycles for pre-conditioning and
four elementary urban cycles for emission sampling. The emission sampling shall begin immediately
on conclusion of the final idling period of the pre-conditioning cycles and end on conclusion of the
final idling period of the last elementary urban cycle.

For vehicle types tested against the emission limits given in row B of the table in section 2.2.1.1.5:
— for vehicle types with an engine capacity less than 150 cm3, the test shall be conducted by carrying
out six elementary urban cycles. The emission sampling shall begin before or at the initiation of the
engine start-up procedure and end on conclusion of the final idling period of the last elementary
urban cycle;

— for vehicle types with an engine capacity greater than or equal to 150 cm3, the test shall be
conducted by carrying out six elementary urban cycles and one extra-urban cycle. The emission
sampling shall begin before or at the initiation of the engine start-up procedure and end on conclu-
sion of the final idling period of the extra-urban cycle.’

2. The following section 2.2.1.1.7 is added:

‘2.2.1.1.7. The recorded data are completed in the relevant sections of the document referred to in Annex VII of

Directive 2002/24/EC.’

3. Section 2.2.1.2.4 is replaced by the following:

‘2.2.1.2.4. The engine oil temperature at the time of the test must be recorded (applicable for 4-stroke engines only).’

4. Section 2.2.1.2.5 is replaced by the following:

‘2.2.1.2.5. The recorded data are completed in the relevant sections of the document referred to in Annex VII to

Directive 2002/24/EC.’

5. Footnote (*) in the Table in section 2.2.1.1.5. is deleted.

6. The title of Appendix 1 is replaced by the following:

‘Type I test (for vehicles tested against the emission limits laid down in Row A of the Table in section
2.2.1.1.5 of this Annex)

(checking the average emission of pollutants)’.

7. The following Appendix 1a is inserted:

‘Appendix 1a

Type I test (for vehicles tested against the emission limits laid down in Row B of the Table in section
2.2.1.1.5 of this Annex)

(checking the average emission of pollutants)

1.

INTRODUCTION

Procedure for Type I test specified in section 2.2.1.1 of Annex II.

1.1.

2.

2.1.

The motorcycle or motor tricycle is placed on a dynamometer equipped with a brake and flywheel. A
test conducted over six elementary urban cycles lasting a total of 1 170 seconds for class I motorcycles
or a test conducted over six elementary urban cycles plus one extra-urban cycle lasting a total of 1 570
seconds for class II motorcycles is carried out without interruption.

During the test the exhaust gases are diluted with air so that the flow volume of the mixture remains
constant. Throughout the test a continuous flow of samples of the mixture must be passed into one or
more bags so that concentrations (average test values) of carbon monoxide, unburnt hydrocarbons,
oxides of nitrogen and carbon dioxide can be determined in succession.

OPERATING CYCLE ON THE DYNAMOMETER

Description of cycle

The operating cycles on the dynamometer are indicated in sub-Appendix 1.

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2.2.

General conditions for carrying out the cycle

Preliminary test cycles must be carried out if necessary to determine how best to actuate the accelerator
and brake controls so as to achieve a cycle approximating to the theoretical cycle within the prescribed
limits.

2.3.

Use of the gearbox

2.3.1.

Use of the gearbox is determined as follows:

2.3.1.1.

2.3.1.2.

At constant speed, the engine speed must as far as possible remain between 50 % and 90 % of the
maximum speed. If this speed can be achieved using more than one gear, the engine is tested using the
highest gear.

With respect to the urban cycle, during acceleration the engine must be tested using the gear which
allows maximum acceleration. The next higher gear is engaged, at the latest, when the engine speed has
reached 110 % of the speed at which the maximum rated power output occurs. If a motorcycle or motor
tricycle reaches a speed of 20 km/h in first gear or 35 km/h in second gear, the next higher gear must
be engaged at these speeds.

In these cases, no other change into higher gears is permitted. If, during the acceleration phase, the gears
are changed at fixed motorcycle or motor tricycle speeds, the steady speed phase which follows must be
performed with the gear which is engaged when the motorcycle or motor tricycle begins the steady
speed phase, irrespective of the engine speed.

2.3.1.3.

During deceleration, the next lower gear must be engaged before the engine reaches virtual idling speed
or when the engine speed has fallen to 30 % of the speed of the maximum rated output, whichever
occurs first. First gear must not be engaged during deceleration.

2.3.2.

Motorcycles or motor tricycles equipped with automatic gearboxes are tested with the highest gear
engaged (drive). The accelerator must be operated in such a way as to obtain as steady an acceleration as
possible so that the transmission engages the different gears in the normal order. The tolerances specified
in section 2.4 apply.

2.3.3.

For carrying out the extra-urban cycle, the gearbox shall be used according to the manufacturer's recom-
mendations.

The gear change points shown in Appendix 1 to this Annex do not apply; acceleration must continue
throughout the period represented by the straight line connecting the end of each period of idling with
the beginning of the next following period of steady speed. The tolerances given in section 2.4 apply.

2.4.

Tolerances

2.4.1.

The theoretical speed shall be maintained to a tolerance of ± 2 km/h during all phases. Speed tolerances
greater than those prescribed are permitted during phase changes provided that the tolerances are never
exceeded for more than 0,5 seconds on any one occasion, in all cases subject to the provisions of
sections 6.5.2 and 6.6.3.

2.4.2.

A tolerance of ± 0,5 seconds above or below the theoretical times must be allowed.

2.4.3.

The speed and time tolerances are combined as indicated in sub-Appendix 1.

2.4.4.

The distance travelled during the cycle must be measured with a tolerance of ± 2 %.

3.

MOTORCYCLE OR MOTOR TRICYCLE AND FUEL

3.1.

Test motorcycle or motor tricycle

3.1.1.

The motorcycle or motor tricycle must be presented in good mechanical condition. It should have been
run in and driven at least 1 000 km before the test. The laboratory may decide whether a motorcycle or
motor tricycle which has travelled less than 1 000 km before the test may be accepted.

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3.1.2.

3.1.3.

The exhaust device must not have any leaks likely to reduce the quantity of gases collected, which must
equal the quantity of gases emerging from the engine.

The tightness of the intake system may be checked to ensure the carburation is not affected by an acci-
dental intake of air.

3.1.4.

The settings of the motorcycle or motor tricycle must be as prescribed by the manufacturer.

3.1.5.

The laboratory may verify that the motorcycle or motor tricycle delivers the performance stated by the
manufacturer, that it can be used for normal driving, and more particularly that it is capable of starting
when cold and when hot.

3.2.

Fuel

The fuel used for the test must be the reference fuel as defined in Annex IV. If the engine is lubricated
by a mixture, the oil added to the reference fuel must comply as to quality and quantity with the manu-
facturer's recommendations.

4.

TEST EQUIPMENT

4.1.

Dynamometer

The main characteristics of the dynamometer are as follows:

Contact between roller and tyre of each driving wheel:
— diameter of roller ≥ 400 mm;

— Equation for power-absorption curve: from an initial speed of 12 km/h, the test bench must be able
to reproduce, with a tolerance of ± 15 %, the power developed by the engine when the motorcycle
or motor tricycle is travelling along a flat road with wind speed virtually zero. Either the power
absorbed by the brakes and the internal friction of the bench must be calculated according to the
provisions of section 11 of sub-Appendix 4 to Appendix 1, or the power absorbed by the brakes
and the internal friction of the bench are:

— K V3 ± 5 % of PV50
— Additional inertias: 10 kg and 10 kg (1).

4.1.1.

The distance effectively travelled is measured using a revolution counter driven by the roller which drives
the brake and the flywheels.

4.2.

Equipment for sampling the gases and measuring their volume

4.2.1.

4.2.2.

4.2.2.1.

4.2.2.2.

4.2.2.3.

Sub-Appendices 2 and 3 of Appendix 1 contain a diagram showing the principle for collecting, diluting,
sampling and measuring the volume of exhaust gases during the test.

The following sections describe the components of the test equipment (against each component is given
the abbreviation used in the sketch in sub-Appendices 2 and 3 of Appendix 1). The technical service
may authorise the use of different equipment provided that it gives equivalent results:

a device to collect all the exhaust gases produced during the test; this is generally an open device, which
maintains atmospheric pressure at the exhaust pipe(s). Nevertheless, a closed system may be used
provided that the back-pressure conditions are complied with (± 1,25 kPa). The gases must be collected
in such a way that there is not sufficient condensation to have a significant effect on the nature of the
exhaust gases at the test temperature;

a tube (Tu) connecting the exhaust-gas collection equipment and the exhaust-gas sampling system. This
connecting tube and the gas-collection equipment must be made of stainless steel, or of another material
which will not affect the composition of the gases collected and will resist their temperature;

a heat exchanger (Sc) capable of limiting the variation in the temperature of the diluted gases at the
pump inlet to within ± 5 °C for the duration of the test. This exchanger must be equipped with a pre-
heating system capable of bringing the gases up to operating temperature (± 5 °C) before the test
commences;

(1) These are additional masses which may, where appropriate, be replaced by an electronic device, provided that the equivalence of the

results is demonstrated.

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4.2.2.4.

a displacement pump (P1) to suck in the diluted gases driven by a motor which can operate at various
rigorously constant speeds. The pump must guarantee constant flow of a sufficient volume in order to
ensure that all the exhaust gases are sucked in. A device which uses a critical flow venturi may also be
used;

4.2.2.5.

a device which can continually record the temperature of the diluted gases entering the pump;

4.2.2.6.

4.2.2.7.

a sampling probe (S3) attached to the outside of the gas-collection device which can collect a constant
sample of the dilution air using a pump, a filter and a flow meter for the duration of the test;

a sampling probe S2, placed before the displacement pump and directed upstream of the flow of diluted
gases to sample the mixture of diluted gases for the duration of the test at a constant rate of flow using,
if necessary, a filter, a flow meter and a pump. The minimum rate of flow of the gases in the two
sampling systems described above must be at least 150 l/h;

4.2.2.8.

two filters (F2 and F3), placed after probes S2 and S3 respectively, designed to filter out the solid particles
suspended in the flow of the sample collected in the bags. Particular care must be taken to ensure that
they do not affect the concentrations of gaseous components in the samples;

4.2.2.9.

two pumps (P2 and P3) to take samples from probes S2 and S3 respectively and to fill bags Sa and Sb;

4.2.2.10.

two hand-adjustable valves (V2 and V3) installed in series with pumps P2 and P3 respectively in order to
regulate the flow of the sample sent into the bags;

4.2.2.11.

4.2.2.12.

two rotameters (R2 and R3) installed in series in the lines “probe, filter, pump, valve, bag” (S2, F2, P2, V2,
Sa and S3, F3, P3, V3, Sb respectively) so that instant visual checks can be made on the flow of the sample
at any moment;

leak-tight sampling bags to collect the dilution air and mixture of diluted gases which are of sufficient
capacity not to disrupt the normal flow of sampling. These sampling bags must have automatic sealing
devices on the side of the bag which can be closed rapidly and tightly, either on the sampling circuit or
on the analysis circuit at the end of the test;

4.2.2.13.

two differential pressure manometers (g1 and g2) installed:

g1: before pump P1 in order to measure the difference in pressure between the mixture of exhaust gases

and dilution air and the atmosphere;

g2: before and after pump P1 in order to measure the increase in pressure exerted on the flow of gas;

4.2.2.14.

a revolution counter to count the number of revolutions made by the rotary displacement pump P1;

4.2.2.15.

three-way valves on the sampling circuits described above to direct the flow of samples either to the
atmosphere or to their respective sampling bags for the duration of the test. Rapid-action valves must be
used. They must be manufactured from materials which do not affect the composition of the gases; they
must also have discharge cross-sections and shapes which minimise load losses as far as technically
possible.

4.3.

Analytical equipment

4.3.1.

Measuring the concentration of hydrocarbons

4.3.1.1.

A flame-ionisation analyser is used to measure the concentration of unburnt hydrocarbons in the
samples collected in bags Sa and Sb, during the test.

4.3.2.

Measuring the concentrations of CO and CO2

4.3.2.1.

A non-dispersive infra-red absorption analyser is used to measure the concentrations of carbon
monoxide CO and carbon dioxide CO2 in the samples collected in bags Sa and Sb during the test.

4.3.3.

Measuring the concentration of NOx

4.3.3.1.

A chemiluminescent analyser is used to measure the concentrations of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the
samples collected in bags Sa and Sb during the test.

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4.4.

Accuracy of instruments and measurements

4.4.1.

4.4.2.

As the brake is calibrated in a separate test, it is not necessary to indicate the accuracy of the dynam-
ometer. The total inertia of the rotating masses, including that of the rollers and the rotating part of the
brake (see section 5.2), must be given to within ± 2 %.

The speed of the motorcycle or motor tricycle is measured by the speed of rotation of the rollers
connected to the brake and the flywheels. It must be measurable to within ± 2 km/h from 0 to 10 km/
h and to within ± 1 km/h for speeds above 10 km/h.

4.4.3.

The temperature referred to in section 4.2.2.5 must be measurable to within ± 1 °C. The temperature
referred to in section 6.1.1 must be measurable to within ± 2 °C.

4.4.4.

The atmospheric pressure must be measurable to within ± 0,133 kPa.

4.4.5.

4.4.6.

4.4.7.

The drop in pressure in the mixture of diluted gases entering pump P1 (see section 4.2.2.13) compared
with atmospheric pressure must be measurable to within ± 0,4 kPa. The difference in pressure of the
diluted gases entering the sections before and after pump P1 (see section 4.2.2.13) must be measurable
to within ± 0,4 kPa.

The volume displaced at each complete rotation of pump P1 and the displacement value at the lowest
possible pump speed, as recorded by the revolution counter, must make it possible to determine the
overall volume of the mixture of exhaust gases and dilution air displaced by pump P1 during the test to
within ± 2 %.

Irrespective of the accuracy with which the standard gases are determined, the measuring range of the
analysers must be compatible with the accuracy required to measure the content of the various pollu-
tants to within ± 3 %.

The flame-ionisation analyser which measures the concentration of hydrocarbons must be capable of
reaching 90 % of the full scale in less than one second.

4.4.8.

The content of the standard (calibration) gases must not differ by more than ± 2 % from the reference
value of each gas. The diluent must be nitrogen.

5.

5.1.

PREPARING THE TEST

Road test

5.1.1.

Requirement for road

The test road shall be flat, level, straight and smoothly paved. The road surface shall be dry and free of
obstacles or wind barriers that might impede the measurement of the running resistance. The slope shall
not exceed 0,5 % between any two points at least 2 m apart.

5.1.2.

Ambient conditions for road test

During data collecting periods, the wind shall be steady. The wind speed and the direction of the wind
shall be measured continuously or with adequate frequency at a location where the wind force during
coastdown is representative.

The ambient conditions shall be within the following limits:

— maximum wind speed: 3 m/s

— maximum wind speed for gusts: 5 m/s

— average wind speed, parallel: 3 m/s

— average wind speed, perpendicular: 2 m/s

— maximum relative humidity: 95 %

— air temperature: 278 K to 308 K

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Standard ambient conditions shall be as follows:
— pressure, p0: 100 kPa

— temperature, T0: 293 K

— relative air density, d0: 0,9197

— wind speed: no wind
— air volumetric mass, ρ

0: 1,189 kg/m3

The relative air density when the motorcycle is tested, calculated in accordance with the formula below,
shall not differ by more than 7,5 % from the air density under the standard conditions.

The relative air density, dT, shall be calculated by the formula:

dT ¼ d0 ×

pT
p0

×

T0
TT

where

dT

pT

TT

= relative air density under test conditions;

= ambient pressure under test conditions, in kilopascals;

= absolute temperature during the test, in Kelvin.

5.1.3.

Reference speed

The reference speed or speeds shall be as defined in the test cycle.

5.1.4.

Specified speed

The specified speed, v, is required to prepare the running resistance curve. To determine the running
resistance as a function of motorcycle speed in the vicinity of the reference speed v0, running resistances
shall be measured using at least four specified speeds, including the reference speed(s). The range of
specified speed points (the interval between the maximum and minimum points) shall extend either side
of the reference speed or the reference speed range, if there is more than one reference speed, by at least
∆v, as defined in 5.1.6. The specified speed points, including the reference speed point(s), shall be no
greater than 20 km/h apart and the interval of specified speeds should be the same. From the running
resistance curve the running resistance at the reference speed(s) can be calculated.

5.1.5.

Coastdown starting speed

The coastdown starting speed shall be more than 5 km/h above the highest speed at which coastdown
time measurement begins; since sufficient time is required, for example, to settle the positions of both
the motorcycle and rider and to cut the transmitted engine power off before the speed is reduced to v1,
the speed at which the measurement of the coastdown time is started.

5.1.6.

Coastdown time measurement beginning speed and ending speed

To ensure accuracy in measuring the coastdown time ∆t, and coastdown speed interval 2∆v, the begin-
ning speed v1, and ending speed v2, in kilometres per hour, the following requirements shall be met:
v1 ¼ v þ ∆v
v2 ¼ v – ∆v

∆v = 5 km/h for v < 60 km/h

∆v = 10 km/h for v ≥ 60 km/h

5.1.7.

Preparation of test motorcycle

5.1.7.1.

5.1.7.2.

5.1.7.3.

The motorcycle shall conform in all its components with the production series, or, if the motorcycle is
different from the production series, a full description shall be given in the test report.

The engine, transmission and motorcycle shall be properly run in, in accordance with the manufacturer's
requirements.

Motorcycle shall be adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements, e.g. the viscosity of the
oils, tyre pressures, or, if the motorcycle is different from the production series, a full description shall
be given in the test report.

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5.1.7.4.

The mass in running order of the motorcycle shall be as defined in section 1.2 of this Annex.

5.1.7.5.

5.1.7.6.

5.1.7.7.

The total test mass including the masses of the rider and the instruments shall be measured before the
beginning of the test.

The distribution of the load between the wheels shall be in conformity with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.

When installing the measuring instruments on the test motorcycle, care shall be taken to minimise their
effects on the distribution of the load between the wheels. When installing the speed sensor outside the
motorcycle, care shall be taken to minimise the additional aerodynamic loss.

5.1.8.

Rider and riding position

5.1.8.1.

5.1.8.2.

5.1.8.3.

The rider shall wear a well-fitting suit (one-piece) or similar clothing, a protective helmet, eye protection,
boots and gloves.

The rider in the conditions given in 5.1.8.1 shall have a mass of 75 kg ± 5 kg and be 1,75 m ±
0,05 m tall.

The rider shall be seated on the seat provided, with his feet on the footrests and his arms normally
extended. This position shall allow the rider at all times to have proper control of the motorcycle during
the coastdown test.

The position of the rider shall remain unchanged during the whole measurement.

5.1.9.

Measurement of coastdown time

5.1.9.1.

5.1.9.2.

5.1.9.3.

5.1.9.4.

5.1.9.5.

5.1.9.6.

After a warm-up period, the motorcycle shall be accelerated to the coastdown starting speed, at which
point the coastdown shall be started.

Since it can be dangerous and difficult from the viewpoint of its construction to have the transmission
shifted to neutral, the coasting may be performed solely with the clutch disengaged. Further, the tractive
method of using another motorcycle for traction shall be applied to those motorcycles that have no way
of cutting the transmitted engine power off during coasting. When the coastdown test is reproduced on
the chassis dynamometer, the transmission and clutch shall be in the same condition on the road test.

The motorcycle steering shall be altered as little as possible and the brakes shall not be operated until
the end of the coastdown measurement.
The coastdown time ∆tai corresponding to the specified speed vj shall be measured as the elapsed time
from the motorcycle speed vj+∆v to vj-∆v.

The procedure from 5.1.9.1 to 5.1.9.4 shall be repeated in the opposite direction to measure the coast-
down time ∆tbi.
The average ∆Ti of the two coastdown times ∆tai and ∆tbi shall be calculated by the following equation:

∆Ti ¼

∆tai þ ∆tbi
2

5.1.9.7.

At least four tests shall be performed and the average coastdown time ∆Tj calculated by the following
equation:

∆Tj ¼

1
n

Xn

i ¼ 1

∆Ti

Tests shall be performed until the statistical accuracy, P, is equal to or less than 3 % (P ≤ 3 %). The statis-
tical accuracy, P, as a percentage, is defined by:

P ¼

ts
p ×
ﬃﬃﬃn

100
∆Tj

where:

t

s

= coefficient given in table 1;

= standard deviation given by the formula

s ¼

n = the number of the test.

v
u
u
t

(cid:2)

ﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃ
(cid:3)2
∆Ti – ∆Tj
Xn
n – 1

i ¼ 1

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Table 1

The coefficient for the statistical accuracy

n

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

t

3,2

2,8

2,6

2,5

2,4

2,3

2,3

2,2

2,2

2,2

2,2

2,2

t
p
ﬃﬃﬃn

1,60

1,25

1,06

0,94

0,85

0,77

0,73

0,66

0,64

0,61

0,59

0,57

5.1.9.8.

In repeating the test, care shall be taken to start the coastdown after observing the same warm-up condi-
tions and at the same coastdown starting speed.

5.1.9.9.

The measurement of coastdown time for multiple specified speeds may be made by a continuous coast-
down. In this case, the coastdown shall be repeated always from the same coastdown starting speed.

5.2.

Data processing

5.2.1.

Calculation of running resistance force

5.2.1.1.

The running resistance force Fj, in Newton, at the specified speed vj is calculated as follows:

Fj ¼

1
3;6

m þ mr
ð

Þ

2∆ v
∆Tj

where:

m = test motorcycle mass, in kilograms, as tested including rider and instruments;

mr

= equivalent inertia mass of all the wheels and motorcycle parts rotating with the wheels during
coastdown on the road. mr should be measured or calculated as appropriate. As an alternative,
mr may be estimated as 7 % of the unladen motorcycle mass.

5.2.1.2.

The running resistance force Fj shall be corrected in accordance with 5.2.2.

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5.2.2.

Running resistance curve fitting

The running resistance force, F, is calculated as follows:

F ¼ f0 þ f2v2

This equation shall be fitted by linear regression to the data set of Fj and vj obtained above to determine
the coefficients f0 and f2,

where:

F

f0

f2

= running resistance force, including wind velocity resistance, if appropriate, in Newton;

= rolling resistance, in Newton;

= coefficient of aerodynamic drag, in Newton-hours squared per square kilometre [N/(km/h)2].

The coefficients f0 and f2 determined shall be corrected to the standard ambient conditions by the
following equations:

f (cid:1)
0 ¼ f0 1 þ K0 TT – T0

ð

½

Þ

(cid:2)

f (cid:1)
2 ¼ f2 ×

TT
T0

×

p0
pT

where:

f*0

TT

f*2

pT

K0

= corrected rolling resistance at standard ambient conditions, in Newton;

= mean ambient temperature, in Kelvin;

= corrected coefficient of aerodynamic drag in Newton-hours squared per square kilometre [N/

(km/h)2];

= mean atmospheric pressure, in kilo-Pascals;

= temperature correction factor of rolling resistance,

that may be determined based on the
empirical data for the particular motorcycle and tyre tests, or may be assumed as follows if the
information is not available: K0 = 6 × 10-3 K-1.

5.2.3.

Target running resistance force for chassis dynamometer setting

The target running resistance force F*(v0) on the chassis dynamometer at the reference motorcycle speed
(v0), in Newton, is determined as follows:

F(cid:1) v0ð

Þ ¼ f (cid:1)

0 þ f (cid:1)

2 × v2

0

5.3.

Chassis dynamometer setting derived from on-road coastdown measurements

5.3.1.

Requirements for equipment

5.3.1.1.

The instrumentation for the speed and time measurement shall have the accuracy specified in Table 2,
(a) to (f).

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Table 2

Required accuracy of measurements

(a) Running resistance force, F

(b) Motorcycle speed (v1,v2)

(c) Coastdown speed interval [2∆v = v1- v2]

(d) Coastdown time (∆t)

(e) Total motorcycle mass [mk+mrid]

(f) Wind speed

At measured value

Resolution

+ 2 %

± 1 %

± 1 %

± 0,5 %

± 1,0 %

± 10 %

—

0,45 km/h

0,10 km/h

0,01 s

1,4 kg

0,1 m/s

The chassis dynamometer rollers shall be clean, dry and free from anything which might cause the tyre
to slip.

5.3.2.

Inertia mass setting

5.3.2.1.

The equivalent inertia mass for the chassis dynamometer shall be the flywheel equivalent inertia mass,
mfi, closest to the actual mass of the motorcycle, ma. The actual mass, ma, is obtained by adding the
rotating mass of the front wheel, mrf, to the total mass of the motorcycle, rider and instruments
measured during the road test. Alternatively, the equivalent inertia mass mi can be derived from Table 3.
The value of mrf may be measured or calculated, in kilograms, as appropriate, or may be estimated as
3 % of m.

If the actual mass ma cannot be equalised to the flywheel equivalent inertia mass mi, to make the target
running resistance force F* equal to the running resistance force FE which is to be set to the chassis
dynamometer, the corrected coastdown time ∆TE may be adjusted in accordance with the total mass ratio
of the target coastdown time ∆Troad as follows:

∆Troad ¼

1
3;6

ð

ma þ mr1

Þ

2∆ v
F(cid:1)

∆TE ¼

1
3;6

ð

mi þ mr1

Þ

2∆ v
FE

FE ¼ F(cid:1)

∆TE ¼ ∆Troad ×

mi þ mr1
ma þ mr1

0;95 <

mi þ mr1
ma þ mr1

< 1;05

with

and where:

∆Troad
∆TE

FE

mr1

= target coastdown time;

= corrected coastdown time at the inertia mass (mi+mr1);

= equivalent running resistance force of the chassis dynamometer;

= equivalent inertia mass of the rear wheel and motorcycle parts rotating with the wheel
during coastdown. mr1 may be measured or calculated, in kilograms, as appropriate. As an
alternative, mr1 may be estimated as 4 % of m.

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5.3.3.

5.3.4.

5.3.5.

Before the test, the chassis dynamometer shall be appropriately warmed up to the stabilised frictional
force Ff.

The tyre pressures shall be adjusted to the specifications of the manufacturer or to those at which the
speed of the motorcycle during the road test and the motorcycle speed obtained on the chassis dynam-
ometer are equal.

The test motorcycle shall be warmed up on the chassis dynamometer to the same condition as it was
during the road test.

5.3.6.

Procedures for setting chassis dynamometer

The load on the chassis dynamometer FE is, in view of its construction, composed of the total friction
loss Ff which is the sum of the chassis dynamometer rotating frictional resistance, tyre rolling resistance
and frictional resistance to the rotating parts in the driving system of the motorcycle, and the braking
force of the power absorbing unit (pau) Fpau, as shown in the following equation:

FE ¼ Ff þ Fpau

The target running resistance force F* in 5.2.3 should be reproduced on the chassis dynamometer in
accordance with the motorcycle speed. Namely:

FE við Þ ¼ F(cid:1) við Þ

5.3.6.1.

De te rmi na ti on of tota l fr i cti on loss

The total friction loss Ff on the chassis dynamometer shall be measured by the method given in sections
5.3.6.1.1 and 5.3.6.1.2.

5.3.6.1.1. Motoring by chassis dynamometer

This method applies only to chassis dynamometers capable of driving a motorcycle. The motorcycle shall
be driven by the chassis dynamometer steadily at the reference speed v0 with the transmission engaged
and the clutch off. The total friction loss Ff(v0) at the reference speed v0 is given by the chassis dynam-
ometer force.

5.3.6.1.2.

Coastdown without absorption

The method of measuring the coastdown time is regarded as the coastdown method for the measure-
ment of the total friction loss Ff.

The motorcycle coastdown shall be performed on the chassis dynamometer by the procedure described
from 5.1.9.1 to 5.1.9.4 under zero chassis dynamometer absorption, and the coastdown time ∆ti corre-
sponding to the reference speed v0 shall be measured.

The measurement shall be carried out at least three times, and the mean coastdown time ∆t shall be
calculated from the formula:

∆t ¼

1
n

Xn

i¼1

∆ti

The total friction loss Ff(v0) at the reference speed v0 is calculated as:

1
3;6
Ca lcu la ti on of p ow er a b sor pti on u ni t forc e

Ff v0ð

Þ ¼

ð

mi þ mr1

Þ

2∆ v
∆t

5.3.6.2.

The force Fpau(v0) to be absorbed by the chassis dynamometer at the reference speed v0 is calculated by
subtracting Ff(v0) from the target running resistance force F*(v0):

Fpau v0ð

Þ ¼ F(cid:1) v0ð

Þ – Ff v0ð

Þ

5.3.6.3.

Ch a ssi s dy n a momete r se tti n g

According to the type of chassis dynamometer, it shall be set by one of the methods described in
sections 5.3.6.3.1 to 5.3.6.3.4.

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5.3.6.3.1.

Chassis dynamometer with polygonal function

In the case of a chassis dynamometer with polygonal function, in which the absorption characteristics
are determined by load values at several speed points, at least three specified speeds, including the refer-
ence speed, shall be chosen as the setting points. At each setting point, the chassis dynamometer shall be
set to the value Fpau(vj) obtained in 5.3.6.2.

5.3.6.3.2.

Chassis dynamometer with coefficient control

5.3.6.3.2.1. In the case of a chassis dynamometer with coefficient control, in which the absorption characteristics are
determined by given coefficients of a polynomial function, the value of Fpau(vj) at each specified speed
shall be calculated by the procedure given in sections 5.3.6.1 and 5.3.6.2.

5.3.6.3.2.2. Assuming the load characteristics to be:

the coefficients a, b and c shall be determined by the polynomial regression method.

Fpau vð Þ ¼ av2 þ bv þ c

5.3.6.3.2.3. The chassis dynamometer shall be set to the coefficients a, b and c obtained in section 5.3.6.3.2.2.

5.3.6.3.3.

Chassis dynamometer with F* polygonal digital setter

5.3.6.3.3.1. In the case of a chassis dynamometer with F* polygonal digital setter, where a CPU is incorporated in
the system, F* is input directly, and ∆ti, Ff and Fpau are automatically measured and calculated to set on
the chassis dynamometer the target running resistance force F*=f*0+f*2v2.

5.3.6.3.3.2. In this case, several points are directly input in succession digitally by the data set of F*j and vj, the coast-
down is performed and the coastdown time ∆ti is measured. By automatic calculation in the following
sequence by the built-in CPU, Fpau is automatically set in the memory at motorcycle speed intervals of
0,1 km/h, and after the coastdown test is repeated several times, the running resistance setting is
computed:

F(cid:1) þ Ff ¼

1
3;6

ð

mi þ mr1

Þ

2∆ v
∆ti

Ff ¼

1
3;6

ð

mi þ mr1

Þ

2∆ v
∆ti

– F(cid:1)

Fpau ¼ F(cid:1) – Ff

5.3.6.3.4.

Chassis dynamometer with f*0, f*2 coefficient digital setter

5.3.6.3.4.1. In the case of a chassis dynamometer with f*0, f*2 coefficient digital setter, where a CPU is incorporated
in the system, the target running resistance force F*=f*0+f*2v2 is automatically set on the chassis dynam-
ometer.

5.3.6.3.4.2. In this case, the coefficients f*0 and f*2 are directly input digitally; the coastdown is performed and the
coastdown time ∆ti is measured. The calculation is automatically made in the following sequence by the
built-in CPU and Fpau is automatically set in the memory digitally at motorcycle speed intervals of
0,06 km/h to complete the running resistance setting:

F(cid:1) þ Ff ¼

1
3;6

ð

mi þ mr1

Þ

2∆ v
∆ti

Ff ¼

1
3;6

ð

mi þ mr1

Þ

2∆ v
∆ti

– F(cid:1)

Fpau ¼ F(cid:1) – Ff

5.3.7.

Verification of chassis dynamometer

5.3.7.1.

Immediately after the initial setting, the coastdown time ∆tE on the chassis dynamometer corresponding
to the reference speed (v0), shall be measured by the same procedure as in 5.1.9.1 to 5.1.9.4.

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The measurement shall be carried out at least three times, and the mean coastdown time ∆tE shall be
calculated from the results.

5.3.7.2.

The set running resistance force at the reference speed, FE(v0) on the chassis dynamometer is calculated
by the following equation:

FE v0ð

Þ ¼

1
3;6

ð

mi þ mr1

Þ

2∆ v
∆tE

where:

FE
∆tE

= set running resistance force on the chassis dynamometer;

= mean coastdown time on the chassis dynamometer.

5.3.7.3.

The setting error, ε is calculated as follows:

j

ε ¼

FE v0ð

Þ – F(cid:1) v0ð
F(cid:1) v0ð
Þ

Þ

j

× 100

5.3.7.4.

Readjust the chassis dynamometer if the setting error does not satisfy the following criteria:
ε ≤ 2 % for v0
ε ≤ 3 % for 30 km/h ≤ v0
ε ≤ 10 % for v0

< 50 km/h

< 30 km/h

≥ 50 km/h

5.3.7.5.

The procedure in sections 5.3.7.1 to 5.3.7.3 shall be repeated until the setting error satisfies the criteria.

5.4.

Chassis dynamometer setting using the running resistance table

The chassis dynamometer can be set by the use of the running resistance table instead of the running
resistance force obtained by the coastdown method. In this table method, the chassis dynamometer shall
be set by the reference mass regardless of particular motorcycle characteristics.

The flywheel equivalent inertia mass mfi shall be the equivalent inertia mass mi specified in Table 3. The
chassis dynamometer shall be set by the rolling resistance of front wheel “a” and the aerodynamic drag
coefficient “b” specified in Table 3.

Table 3 (1)

Equivalent inertia mass

Reference mass mref
(kg)

Equivalent inertia mass mi
(kg)

Rolling resistance of front
wheel “a”
(N)

Aerodynamic drag coeffi-
cient “b”
(N/(km/h) (1)

95 < mref

≤ 105

105 < mref

≤ 115

115 < mref

≤ 125

125 < mref

≤ 135

135 < mref

≤ 145

145 < mref

≤ 155

155 < mref

≤ 165

165 < mref

≤ 175

175 < mref

≤ 185

185 < mref

≤ 195

195 < mref

≤ 205

205 < mref

≤ 215

100

110

120

130

140

150

160

170

180

190

200

210

8,8

9,7

10,6

11,4

12,3

13,2

14,1

15,0

15,8

16,7

17,6

18,5

0,0215

0,0217

0,0218

0,0220

0,0221

0,0223

0,0224

0,0226

0,0227

0,0229

0,0230

0,0232

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Reference mass mref
(kg)

Equivalent inertia mass mi
(kg)

Rolling resistance of front
wheel “a”
(N)

Aerodynamic drag coeffi-
cient “b”
(N/(km/h) (1)

215 < mref

≤ 225

225 < mref

≤ 235

235 < mref

≤ 245

245 < mref

≤ 255

255 < mref

≤ 265

265 < mref

≤ 275

275 < mref

≤ 285

285 < mref

≤ 295

295 < mref

≤ 305

305 < mref

≤ 315

315 < mref

≤ 325

325 < mref

≤ 335

335 < mref

≤ 345

345 < mref

≤ 355

355 < mref

≤ 365

365 < mref

≤ 375

375 < mref

≤ 385

385 < mref

≤ 395

395 < mref

≤ 405

405 < mref

≤ 415

415 < mref

≤ 425

425 < mref

≤ 435

435 < mref

≤ 445

445 < mref

≤ 455

455 < mref

≤ 465

465 < mref

≤ 475

475 < mref

≤ 485

485 < mref

≤ 495

495 < mref

≤ 505

220

230

240

250

260

270

280

290

300

310

320

330

340

350

360

370

380

390

400

410

420

430

440

450

460

470

480

490

500

19,4

20,2

21,1

22,0

22,9

23,8

24,6

25,5

26,4

27,3

28,2

29,0

29,9

30,8

31,7

32,6

33,4

34,3

35,2

36,1

37,0

37,8

38,7

39,6

40,5

41,4

42,2

43,1

44,0

0,0233

0,0235

0,0236

0,0238

0,0239

0,0241

0,0242

0,0244

0,0245

0,0247

0,0248

0,0250

0,0251

0,0253

0,0254

0,0256

0,0257

0,0259

0,0260

0,0262

0,0263

0,0265

0,0266

0,0268

0,0269

0,0271

0,0272

0,0274

0,0275

At every 10 kg

At every 10 kg

a = 0,088mi
Note: round to two
decimal places

b = 0,000015mi
+ 0,0200
Note: round to five
decimal places

(1)

If the maximum speed of a vehicle as declared by the manufacturer is below 130 km/h and this speed cannot be
reached on the roller bench with the test bench settings defined by Table 3, the coefficient b has to be adjusted so
that the maximum speed will be reached.

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5.4.1.

The running resistance force on the chassis dynamometer setting by the running resistance table

The running resistance force on the chassis dynamometer FE shall be determined from the following
equation:

FE ¼ FT ¼ a þ b × v2

where:

FT

A

B

v

= running resistance force obtained from the running resistance table, in Newton;

= rolling resistance force of front wheel in Newton;

= coefficient of aerodynamic drag in Newton-hours squared per square kilometre [N/(km/h)2];

= specified speed, in kilometres per hour.

The target running resistance force F* shall be equal to the running resistance force obtained from the
running resistance table FT, because the correction for the standard ambient conditions shall not be
necessary.

5.4.2.

The specified speed for the chassis dynamometer

The running resistances on the chassis dynamometer shall be verified at the specified speed v. At least
four specified speeds, including the reference speed(s), should be verified. The range of specified speed
points (the interval between the maximum and minimum points) shall extend either side of the reference
speed or the reference speed range, if there is more than one reference speed, by at least ∆v, as defined
in 5.1.6. The specified speed points, including the reference speed point(s), shall be no greater than
20 km/h apart and the interval of specified speeds should be the same.

5.4.3.

Verification of chassis dynamometer

5.4.3.1.

Immediately after the initial setting, the coastdown time on the chassis dynamometer corresponding to
the specified speed shall be measured. The motorcycle should not be set up on the chassis dynamometer
during the coastdown time measurement. When the chassis dynamometer speed exceeds the maximum
speed of the test cycle, the coastdown time measurement shall start.

The measurement shall be carried out at least three times, and the mean coastdown time ∆tE shall be
calculated from the results.

5.4.3.2.

The set running resistance force FE(vj) at the specified speed on the chassis dynamometer is calculated by
the following equation:

(cid:2) (cid:3) ¼

FE vj

1
3;6

mi

2∆ v
∆tE

5.4.3.3.

The setting error at the specified speed, ε is calculated as follows:

ε ¼

(cid:4)
(cid:4)

(cid:4)
(cid:4)

(cid:2) (cid:3)–FT
FE vj
FT

× 100

5.4.3.4.

The chassis dynamometer shall be readjusted if the setting error does not satisfy the following criteria:

ε ≤ 2 % for v ≥ 50 km/h

ε ≤ 3 % for 30 km/h ≤ v < 50 km/h

ε ≤ 10 % for v < 30 km/h

The procedure given in sections 5.4.3.1 to 5.4.3.3 shall be repeated until the setting error satisfies the
criteria.

5.5.

Conditioning of the motorcycle or motor tricycle

5.5.1.

Before the test, the motorcycle or motor tricycle must be kept in a room in which the temperature
remains relatively constant between 20 °C and 30 °C. This conditioning must be carried out until the
engine oil temperature and coolant, if any, are within ± 2 K of the temperature of the room.

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5.5.2.

The tyre pressure must be that indicated by the manufacturer for performance of the preliminary road
test to set the brake. However, if the diameter of the rollers is less than 500 mm, the pressure in the
tyres may be increased by 30 % to 50 %.

5.5.3.

The mass on the driven wheel is the same as when the motorcycle or motor tricycle is used under
normal driving conditions with a driver weighing 75 kg.

5.6.

Calibration of analytical apparatus

5.6.1.

Calibration of analysers

The quantity of gas at the indicated pressure compatible with the correct functioning of the equipment
is injected into the analyser by means of the flow meter and discharge gauge mounted on each bottle.
The apparatus is adjusted to indicate as a stabilised value, the value shown on the standard gas bottle.
Starting from the setting obtained with the maximum-content bottle, the curve of the analyser's devia-
tions is drawn as a function of the content of the various standard gas bottles used. For the regular cali-
bration of flame-ionisation analysers, which should be done at least once a month, mixtures of air and
propane (or hexane) with rated concentrations of hydrocarbon equal to 50 % and 90 % of the full scale
are used. For regular calibration of non-dispersive infra-red absorption analysers, mixtures of nitrogen
with CO and CO2 respectively are measured at rated concentrations of 10 %, 40 %, 60 %, 85 % and 90 %
of the full scale. For calibration of the chemiluminescent NOx analyser, mixtures of nitrous oxide (N2O)
diluted in nitrogen with a nominal concentration of 50 % and 90 % of the full scale are used. For the test
calibration, which must be carried out before each series of tests, it is necessary, for all three types of
analyser, to use mixtures containing the gases to be measured to a concentration equal to 80 % of the
full scale. A dilution device can be used for diluting a 100 % calibration gas to the required concentra-
tion.

6.

PROCEDURE FOR DYNAMOMETER TESTS

6.1.

Special conditions for carrying out the cycle

6.1.1.

6.1.2.

6.1.3.

The temperature in the premises where the dynamometer bench is situated must be between 20 °C and
30 °C throughout the test, and must be as close as possible to the temperature of the premises where
the motorcycle or motor tricycle were conditioned.

The motorcycle or motor tricycle must as far as possible be horizontal during the test so as to avoid any
abnormal distribution of the fuel.

Throughout the test, a variable speed cooling blower shall be positioned in front of the motorcycle, so
as to direct the cooling air to the motorcycle in a manner which simulates actual operating conditions.
The blower speed shall be such that, within the operating range of 10 to 50 km/h, the linear velocity of
the air at the blower outlet is within ±5 km/h of the corresponding roller speed. And at the range of
over 50 km/h, the linear velocity of the air shall be within ± 10 %. At roller speeds of less than 10 km/
h, air velocity may be zero.

The abovementioned air velocity shall be determined as an averaged value of nine measuring points
which are located at the centre of each rectangle dividing whole of the blower outlet into nine areas
(dividing both of horizontal and vertical sides of the blower outlet into three equal parts). Each value at
those nine points shall be within 10 % of the averaged value of themselves.

The blower outlet shall have a cross-section area of at least 0,4 m2 and the bottom of the blower outlet
shall be between 5 and 20 cm above floor level. The blower outlet shall be perpendicular to the longitu-
dinal axis of the motorcycle between 30 and 45 cm in front of its front wheel. The device used to
measure the linear velocity of the air shall be located at between 0 and 20 cm from the air outlet.

6.1.4.

During the test, speed is plotted against time in order to check that the cycles have been performed
correctly.

6.1.5.

The temperatures of the cooling water and the crankcase oil may be recorded.

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6.2.

Starting up the engine

6.2.1.

Once the preliminary operations on the equipment for collecting, diluting, analysing and measuring the
gases have been carried out (see section 7.1), the engine is started up by means of the devices provided
for that purpose, such as the choke, the starter valve, etc., according to the manufacturer's instructions.

6.2.2.

The first cycle begins when the taking of samples and the measuring of the pump rotations commence.

6.3.

Use of the manual choke

The choke must be cut out as soon as possible and in principle before acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h.
If this requirement cannot be met, the moment of actual cut-out must be indicated. The choke must be
adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

6.4.

Idling

6.4.1.

Manual-shift gearbox:

6.4.1.1.

During periods of idling the clutch must be engaged and the gears in neutral.

6.4.1.2.

To enable the accelerations to be performed according to the normal cycle the vehicle must be put in
first gear, with the clutch disengaged, five seconds before commencement of the acceleration following
the idling period in question.

6.4.1.3.

The first idling period at the beginning of the cycle consists of six seconds of idling in neutral with the
clutch engaged and five seconds in first gear with the clutch disengaged.

6.4.1.4.

For the idling periods during each cycle the corresponding times are 16 seconds in neutral and five
seconds in first gear with the clutch disengaged.

6.4.1.5.

The last idling period in the cycle consists of seven seconds in neutral with the clutch engaged.

6.4.2.

Semi-automatic gearboxes:

the manufacturer's instructions for driving in town, or in their absence instructions applicable to manual
gearboxes, must be followed.

6.4.3.

Automatic gearboxes:

the selector must not be operated at any time during the test unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise.
In the latter case the procedure for manual gearboxes applies.

6.5.

Accelerations

6.5.1.

6.5.2.

Accelerations must be effected so as to ensure that the rate of acceleration is as constant as possible
throughout the operation.

If the acceleration capacities of the motorcycle or motor tricycle are not sufficient to perform the accel-
eration cycles within the prescribed tolerances, the motorcycle or motor tricycle must be driven with the
throttle completely open until the speed prescribed for the cycle has been reached; the cycle may then
continue normally.

6.6.

Decelerations

6.6.1.

6.6.2.

All decelerations must be effected by completely closing the throttle, the clutch remaining engaged. The
engine must be disengaged at a speed of 10 km/h.

If the period of deceleration is longer than that prescribed for the corresponding phase, the vehicle's
brakes are used to keep to the cycle.

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6.6.3.

If the period of deceleration is shorter than that prescribed for the corresponding phase, the timing of
the theoretical cycle is restored by a steady-state or an idling period merging into the following steady-
state or idling operation. In this case, section 2.4.3 is not applicable.

6.6.4.

At the end of the deceleration period (stopping motorcycle or motor tricycle on the rollers) the gear is
put into neutral and the clutch engaged.

6.7.

Steady speeds

6.7.1.

“Pumping” or the closing of the throttle must be avoided when passing from acceleration to the
following steady speed.

6.7.2.

Periods of constant speed must be achieved by keeping the accelerator position fixed.

7.

7.1.

PROCEDURE FOR SAMPLING, ANALYSING AND MEASURING THE VOLUME OF EMISSIONS

Operations to be carried out before the motorcycle or motor tricycle is started up

7.1.1.

The bags for collecting the samples Sa and Sb, are emptied and sealed.

7.1.2.

The rotary displacement pump P1 is activated without starting up the revolution counter.

7.1.3.

The pumps P2 and P3 for taking the samples are activated with the valves set to divert the gases produced
into the atmosphere; the flow through valves V2 and V3 is regulated.

7.1.4.

The recording devices for the temperature T and the pressure g1 and g2 are put into operation.

7.1.5.

The revolution counter CT and the roller revolution counter are set to zero.

7.2.

Beginning of sampling and volume measurement

7.2.1.

The operations specified in sections 7.2.2 to 7.2.5 are performed simultaneously.

7.2.2.

7.2.3.

The diversion valves are set to collect the samples, which have previously been directed towards the
atmosphere, continuously through probes S2 and S3 in bags Sa and Sb.

The moment at which the test begins is indicated on the analogue graphs which record results from the
temperature gauge T and the differential pressure gauges g1 and g2.

7.2.4.

The counter which records the total number of revolutions of pump P1 is started up.

7.2.5.

The device referred to in section 6.1.3 which directs a flow of air at the motorcycle or motor tricycle is
started up.

7.3.

End of sampling and measurement of volume

7.3.1.

7.3.2.

7.3.3.

At the end of the test cycle the operations described in sections 7.3.2 to 7.3.5 are performed simulta-
neously.

The diversion valves must be set to close bags Sa and Sb and to discharge into the atmosphere the
samples sucked in by pumps P2 and P3 through probes S2 and S3.

The moment at which the test finishes must be indicated on the analogue graphs referred to in section
7.2.3.

7.3.4.

The pump P1 revolution counter is stopped.

7.3.5.

The device referred to in section 6.1.3 which directs a flow of air at the motorcycle or motor tricycle is
stopped.

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7.4.

Analysis

7.4.1.

7.4.2.

7.4.3.

7.2.4.

The exhaust gases contained in the bag must be analysed as soon as possible and in any event not later
than 20 minutes after the end of the test cycle.

Prior to each sample analysis the analyser range to be used for each pollutant must be set to zero with
the appropriate span gas.

The analysers are then set to the calibration curves by means of span gases of nominal concentrations of
70 to 100 % of the range.

The analysers' zeros are then rechecked. If the reading differs by more than 2 % of the range from that
set in section 7.4.2, the procedure is repeated.

7.4.5.

The samples are then analysed.

7.4.6.

7.4.7.

7.4.8.

After the analysis zero and span points are rechecked using the same gases. If these rechecks are within
2 % of those in 7.4.3, the analysis is considered acceptable.

At all points in this section the flow rates and pressures of the various gases must be the same as those
used during calibration of the analysers.

The figure adopted for the concentration of each pollutant measured in the gases is that read-off after
stabilisation of the measuring device.

7.5.

Measuring the distance travelled

The distance S actually travelled, expressed in km, is obtained by multiplying the total number of revolu-
tions shown on the revolution counter by the size of the roller (see section 4.1.1).

8.

8.1.

DETERMINATION OF THE QUANTITY OF GASEOUS POLLUTANTS EMITTED

The mass of carbon monoxide gas emitted during the test is determined by means of the
formula:

COM ¼

1
S

× V × dCO ×

COc
106

where:

8.1.1.

COM is the mass of carbon monoxide emitted during the test, expressed in g/km;

8.1.2.

S is the distance defined in section 7.5;

8.1.3.

8.1.4.

dCO is the density of carbon monoxide at a temperature of 0 °C and at a pressure of 101,33 kPa
(= 1,250 kg/m3);

COc is the volume concentration of carbon monoxide in the diluted gases, expressed in parts per million
and corrected to take account of pollution of the dilution air:

COc ¼ COe – COd 1 –

(cid:5)

(cid:6)

1
DF

where:

8.1.4.1.

8.1.4.2.

8.1.4.3.

COe is the concentration of carbon monoxide, measured in parts per million, in the sample of diluted
gases collected in bag Sb;
COd is the concentration of carbon monoxide, measured in parts per million, in the sample of dilution
air collected in bag Sa;
DF is the coefficient specified in section 8.4.

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8.1.5.

V is the total volume, expressed in m3/test, of diluted gases at reference temperature 0 °C (273 °K) and
reference pressure 101,33 kPa,

V ¼ Vo ×

Þ × 273
ð
N × Pa – Pi
101;33 × Tp þ 273

where:

8.1.5.1.

8.1.5.2.

8.1.5.3.

8.1.5.4.

8.1.5.5.

Vo is the volume of gas displaced by pump P1 during one rotation expressed in m3/revolution. This
volume is a function of the differential pressures between the inlet and outlet sections of the group itself,

N is the number of rotations made by the pump P1 during each test cycle phase,
Pa is the atmospheric pressure expressed in kPa;
Pi is the mean value, expressed in kPa, during performance of the four cycles of the drop in pressure in
the inlet section of pump P1;
Tp is the value, during performance of the four cycles, of the temperature of the diluted gases measured
in the inlet section of pump P1.

8.2.

The mass of unburnt hydrocarbons emitted through the exhaust of the motorcycle or motor
tricycle during the test is calculated by means of the formula:

HCM ¼

1
S

× V × dHC ×

HCc
106

where:

8.2.1.

HCM is the mass of hydrocarbons emitted during the test, expressed in g/km;

8.2.2.

S is the distance defined in section 7.5;

8.2.3.

8.2.4.

dHC is the density of hydrocarbons at a temperature of 0 °C and a pressure of 101,33 kPa for an average
ratio of carbon to hydrogen of 1:1,85 (= 0,619 kg/m3);

HCc
is the concentration of the diluted gases expressed in parts per million carbon equivalent (for
example: the concentration of propane multiplied by 3) and corrected to take account of the dilution air:

HCc ¼ HCe – HCd 1 –

(cid:5)

(cid:6)

1
DF

where:

8.2.4.1.

8.2.4.2.

8.2.4.3.

is the concentration of hydrocarbons, expressed in parts per million carbon equivalent,

HCe
sample of diluted gases collected in bag Sb;
HCd is the concentration of hydrocarbons, expressed in parts per million carbon equivalent,
sample of dilution air collected in bag Sa;
DF is the coefficient specified in section 8.4;

in the

in the

8.2.5.

V is the total volume (see section 8.1.5).

8.3.

The mass of oxides of nitrogen emitted through the exhaust of the motorcycle or motor tricycle
during the test is calculated by means of the formula:

NOxM ¼

1
S

× V × dNO2 ×

NOxc × Kh
106

where:

8.3.1.

NOxM is the mass of oxides of nitrogen emitted during the test, expressed in g/km;

8.3.2.

S is the distance defined in section 7.5;

8.3.3.

dNO2 is the density of the oxides of nitrogen in the exhaust gases, in NO2 equivalent, at a temperature of
0 °C and a pressure of 101,33 kPa (= 2,05 kg/m3);

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8.3.4.

NOxc is the concentration of oxides of nitrogen in the diluted gases, expressed in parts per million and
corrected to take account of the dilution air:

NOxc ¼ NOxe – NOxd 1 –

(cid:5)

(cid:6)

1
DF

8.3.4.1.

8.3.4.2.

8.3.4.3.

8.3.5.

where:
NOxe is the concentration of oxides of nitrogen, expressed in parts per million, in the sample of diluted
gases collected in bag Sa;
NOxd is the concentration of oxides of nitrogen, expressed in parts per million, in the sample of dilution
air collected in bag Sb;
DF is the coefficient specified in 8.4;

Kh is the correction factor for humidity:

Kh ¼

1
1 – 0;0329 × H – 10; 7

8.3.5.1.

where:
H is the absolute humidity in grams of water per kg of dry air:

H ¼

6;2111 × U × Pd
Pa – Pd ×

U
100 g=kg
Þ
ð

where:

8.3.5.1.1. U is the humidity content expressed as a percentage;
8.3.5.1.2.
8.3.5.1.3.

Pd is the saturated-water-vapour pressure, expressed in kPa, at the test temperature;
Pa is the atmospheric pressure in kPa;

8.4.

DF is a coefficient expressed by means of the formula:

DF ¼

14;5
CO2 þ 0;5 CO þ HC

8.4.1.

where:
CO, CO2 and HC are concentrations of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons expressed as
a percentage of the sample of diluted gases contained in bag Sa.

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Sub-Appendix 1a

BREAKDOWN OF THE OPERATING CYCLES USED FOR THE TYPE I TEST

Operating cycle of the Elementary Urban Cycle on the dynamometer

(see Appendix 1, section 2.1)

Engine operating cycle of the Elementary Urban Cycle for the Type I test

(see Appendix 1, sub-Appendix 1)

Operating cycle of the extra-urban cycle on the dynamometer

No of opera-
tions

Operations

Phase

Acceleration
(m/s2)

Speed
(km/h)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

Idling

Acceleration

Gear change

Acceleration

Gear change

Acceleration

Gear change

Acceleration

Steady speed

Deceleration

Steady speed

Acceleration

Steady speed

Acceleration

Steady speed

Acceleration

Steady speed

Deceleration

Deceleration

Deceleration,
disengaged

Idling

clutch

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

Duration of each operation
phase

(sec)

20

(sec)

20

0,83

0 — 15

0,62

15 — 35

0,52

35 — 50

0,43

50 — 70

70

– 0,69

70 — 50

50

0,43

50 — 70

70

0,24

70 — 100

100

0,28

100 — 120

– 0,69

– 1,04

– 1,39

120

120 — 80

80 — 50

50 — 0

5

2

9

2

8

2

13

50

8

69

13

50

35

30

20

10

16

8

10

20

41

50

8

69

13

50

35

30

20

20

34

20

Cumulative
time
(sec)

Gear to be used in the case
of a manual gearbox

See
section 2.3.3 of
Appendix 2 — use of
the
the gearbox over
extra-urban
cycle
according to the manu-
facturer's
recommenda-
tions

20

25

27

36

38

46

48

61

111

119

188

201

251

286

316

336

346

362

370

380

400

Engine operating cycle of the extra-urban cycle for the Type I test

(see section 3 of Appendix 1 to Annex III of Directive 91/441/EEC (1))’

(1) OJ L 242, 30.8.1991, p. 1.

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ANNEX II