Street

Sports Bike

Touring Motorcycle

Cruiser

Naked, also known as NK, is the most common motorcycle on the road. The main feature is the exposed engine and mechanical structure. The design of the appearance is more muscular, in line with the public's aesthetics, and the riding position is upright and comfortable. It is named for its suitability for daily street style.

It is mainly used for road driving, and its design style is more attractive. Sports cars are generally divided into imitation racing and street running. Imitation racing is a civilian version of a racing car, which is generally equipped with the ultimate frame technology and engine technology, which represents the highest technology of a manufacturer in the market. Street running and imitation racing are the same in appearance, both have fairings, and the body design is relatively streamlined, but the design is more focused on comfort, and the power performance is slightly worse than that of imitation racing.

It is mainly designed for long-distance motorcycle travel and long-term riding. The main feature is that the riding posture will be more comfortable, and it will generally have a large power reserve, and the model configuration is rich and high-end.

The typical feature is that the riding position places the feet forward and the hands are up relatively high, so that the spine is erect or leaning back slightly, which is what we often call "riding while lying down". Common models include Harley X48, Ducati Devil, etc.

Rally Raid

Motocross

Scoote

Retro Motorcycle

Or "rallies", A rally raid is a motorcycle designed for the purpose of participating in a rally (RALLY). It is a race on dirt, gravel, asphalt and even desert roads. It is a long-distance race that tests the performance and quality of vehicles and also tests driving skills. The famous Dakar is just such a rally.

Motocross are divided into professional racing vehicles and ordinary civilian vehicles. The racing vehicles do not have rearview mirrors and headlights. All components such as shock-absorbing wheels and exhausts use race-level components. The license is not available in countries and regions, and the civilian car is an improved version of the racing car, which meets the requirements of laws and regulations for safety and environmental protection, and can be licensed. According to the division of use, off-road vehicles are divided into: field off-road, forest road off-road and tire skid.

The main feature of a scooter is that it has a pedal and storage space under the seat, and the front and the seat are not connected. Modern scooters have automatic clutches and continuously variable transmissions (CVT), which makes them easier to learn on and to ride.

Retro motorcycle include a wide range of models, the common ones are European retro, Japanese retro, and American retro. Common models are Cafe and Scrambler.

All L-category vehicles

length ≤ 4 000 mm or ≤ 3 000 mm for a L6e-B vehicle or ≤ 3 700 mm for a L7e-C vehicle, and

width ≤ 2 000 mm, or ≤ 1 000 mm for a L1e vehicle, or ≤ 1 500 mm for a L6e-B or a L7e-C vehicle and

height ≤ 2 500 mm and

Light two-wheel powered vehicle

 two wheels and powered by a propulsion as listed under Article 4(3) and

engine capacity ≤ 50 cm³ if a PI internal combustion engine forms part of the vehicle’s propulsion configuration and

maximum design vehicle speed ≤ 45 km/h and

maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 4 000 W and

 maximum mass= technically permissible mass declared by the manufacturer and

Subcategory name

Supplemental sub-classification criteria

Powered cycle

cycles designed to pedal equipped with an auxiliary propulsion with the primary aim to aid pedalling and

output of auxiliary propulsion is cut off at a vehicle speed ≤ 25 km/h and

maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 1 000 W and

 a powered three- or four-wheel cycle complying with supplemental specific sub-classification criteria (9) to (11) is classified as being technically equivalent to a two-wheel L1e-A vehicle.

Two-wheel moped

any other vehicle of the L1e category that cannot be classified according to the criteria (9) to (12) of a L1e-A vehicle

Three-wheel moped

three wheels and powered by a propulsion as listed under Article 4(3) and

engine capacity ≤ 50 cm³ if a PI internal combustion engine or engine capacity ≤ 500 cm³ if a CI combustion engine forms part of the vehicle’s propulsion configuration and

maximum design vehicle speed ≤ 45 km/h and

maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 4 000 W and 

mass in running order ≤ 270 kg and

equipped with a maximum of two seating positions, including the seating position for the driver and

Subcategory name

Supplemental sub-classification criteria

Three-wheel moped for passenger transport

 L2e vehicle other than those complying with the specific classification criteria for a L2e-U vehicle.

Three-wheel moped for utility purposes

exclusively designed for the carriage of goods with an open or enclosed, virtually even and horizontal loading bed that meets the following criteria:

Two-wheel motorcycle

two wheels and powered by propulsion as listed under Article 4(3) and

maximum mass= technically permissible mass declared by the manufacturer and

two-wheel vehicle that cannot be classified as category L1e

Subcategory name

Supplemental sub-classification criteria

Low-performance motorcycle

engine capacity ≤ 125 cm³ and

maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 11 kW and

power /weight ratio ≤ 0,1 kW/kg.

Medium-performance motorcycle

maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 35 kW and

 power/weight ratio ≤ 0,2 kW/kg and

not derived from a vehicle equipped with an engine of more than double its power and

L3e vehicle that cannot be classified under supplemental sub-classification criteria of a L3e-A1 vehicle.

High-performance motorcycle

 any other L3e vehicle that cannot be classified according to the classification criteria of a L3e-A1 or L3e-A2 vehicle.

Enduro motorcycles

seat height ≥ 900 mm and

ground clearance ≥ 310 mm and

overall gear ratio in highest gear (primary gear ratio × secondary gear ratio in the highest speed × final drive ratio) ≥ 6,0 and

mass in running order plus the mass of the propulsion battery in case of electric or hybrid electric propulsion ≤ 140 kg and

no seating position for a passenger.

Trial motorcycles

seat height ≤ 700 mm and

ground clearance ≥ 280 mm and

fuel tank capacity ≤ 4 litres and

overall gear ratio in highest gear (primary gear ratio × secondary gear ratio in the highest speed × final drive ratio) ≥ 7,5 and

mass in running order ≤ 100 kg and 

no seating position for a passenger.

Two-wheel motorcycle with side-car

 base powered vehicle complying with the classification and subclassification criteria for a L3e vehicle and

 base powered vehicle equipped with one side-car and

with a maximum of four seating positions including the driver on the motorcycle with side car and

 a maximum of two seating positions for passengers in the side car and

maximum mass= technically permissible mass declared by the manufacturer.

Powered tricycle

three wheels and powered by a propulsion as listed under Article 4(3) and

 mass in running order ≤ 1 000 kg and

 three-wheel vehicle that cannot be classified as a L2e vehicle and

Subcategory name

Supplemental sub-classification criteria

Tricycle

L5e vehicle other than those complying with the specific classification criteria for a L5e-B vehicle and

with a maximum of five seating positions, including the seating position of the driver.

Commercial tricycle

designed as a utility vehicle and characterised by an enclosed driving and passenger compartment accessible by maximum three sides and

equipped with a maximum of two seating positions, including the seating position for the driver and

exclusively designed for the carriage of goods with an open or enclosed, virtually even and horizontal loading bed that meets the following criteria:

1). length_{loading bed} × width_{loading bed} ≥ 0.3 × Length_vehicle×maximum Width_vehicle or

2). an equivalent loading bed area as defined above in order to install machines and/or equipment and

3). designed with a loading bed area which is clearly separated by a rigid partition from the area reserved for the vehicle occupants and

4). the loading bed area shall be able to carry a minimum volume represented by a 600 mm cube.

Light quadricycle

four wheels and powered by a propulsion as listed under Article 4(3) and

 maximum design vehicle speed ≤ 45 km/h and

the mass in running order ≤ 425 kg and

engine capacity ≤ 50 cm³ if a PI engine or engine capacity ≤ 500 cm³ if a CI engine forms part of the vehicle’s propulsion 

configuration and

 equipped with a maximum of two seating positions, including the seating position for the driver and

Subcategory name

Supplemental sub-classification criteria

Light on-road quad

L6e vehicle not complying with the specific classification criteria for a L6e-B vehicle and

maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 4 000 W.

Light quadri-mobile

enclosed driving and passenger compartment accessible by maximum three sides and

maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 6 000 W and

Sub-sub-category name

Sub-sub-classification criteria in addition to the sub-classification criteria of a L6e-B vehicle

Light quadri-mobile for passenger 

transport

 L6e-B vehicle mainly designed for passenger transport and

maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 4 000 W.

Light quadri-mobile for utility purposes

exclusively designed for the carriage of goods with an open or enclosed, virtually even and horizontal loading bed that meets the following criteria:：

1). length_{loading bed} × width_{loading bed} ≥ 0.3 × Length_vehicle×maximum Width_vehicle or

2). an equivalent loading bed area as defined above in order to install machines and/or equipment and

3). designed with a loading bed area which is clearly separated by a rigid partition from the area reserved for the vehicle occupants and

4). the loading bed area shall be able to carry a minimum volume represented by a 600 mm cube.

Heavy quadricycle

four wheels and powered by a propulsion as listed under Article 4(3) and

 mass in running order:

a. ≤ 450 kg for transport of passengers;

b. ≤ 600 kg for transport of goods.

L7e vehicle that cannot be classified as a L6e vehicle and

Subcategory name

Supplemental sub-classification criteria

Heavy on-road quad

L7e vehicle not complying with the specific classification criteria for a L7e-B or a L7e-C vehicle and

vehicle designed for the transport of passengers only and

maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 15 kW and

Sub-sub-category name

Supplemental sub-classification criteria

A1 heavy on-road quad

maximum two straddle seating positions, including the seating position for the rider and

handlebar to steer.

A2 heavy on-road quad

L7e-A vehicle not complying with the specific classification criteria for a L7e-A1 vehicle and

maximum two non-straddle seating positions, including the seating position for the driver.

Subcategory name

Supplemental sub-classification criteria

Heavy all terrain quad

L7e vehicle not complying with the specific classification criteria for a L7e-C vehicle and

ground clearance ≥180 mm and

Sub-sub-category name

Supplemental sub-classification criteria

All terrain quad

maximum two straddle seating positions, including the seating position for the rider and

equipped with a handlebar to steer and

maximum design vehicle speed ≤ 90 km/h and

wheelbase to ground clearance ratio ≤ 6.

Side-by-side buggy

 L7e-B vehicle other than a L7e-B1 vehicle and

 maximum three non-straddle seats of which two positioned side-by-side, including the seating position for the driver and

maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 15 kW and

wheelbase to ground clearance ratio ≤ 8

Subcategory name

Supplemental sub-classification criteria

Heavy quadri-mobile

 L7e vehicle not complying with the specific classification criteria for a L7e-B vehicle and

 maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 15 kW and

maximum design vehicle speed ≤ 90 km/h and

enclosed driving and passenger compartment accessible via maximum three sides and

Sub-subcategory name

Supplemental sub-classification criteria

Heavy quadri-mobile for passenger 

transport

 L7e-C vehicle not complying with the specific classification criteria for a L7e-CU vehicle and

maximum four non-straddle seats, including the seating position for the driver

Heavy quadri-mobile for utility purposes

exclusively designed for the carriage of goods with an open or enclosed, virtually even and horizontal loading bed that meets the following criteria:

1). length_{loading bed} × width_{loading bed} ≥ 0.3 × Length_vehicle×maximum Width_vehicle or

2). an equivalent loading bed area as defined above in order to install machines and/or equipment and

3). designed with a loading bed area which is clearly separated by a rigid partition from the area reserved for the vehicle occupants and

4). the loading bed area shall be able to carry a minimum volume represented by a 600 mm cube.

maximum two non-straddle seats, including the seating position for the driver.