With the continuous improvement of environmental awareness, Japan's exhaust regulations will come into effect in 2025, requiring car and motorcycle manufacturers to reduce exhaust emissions in the production process to reduce environmental pollution. Motorcycles with a displacement of 50cc or less have relatively high emissions due to their low engine power, making it difficult to comply with the new regulatory requirements. Motorcycles with a displacement of 50cc or less will be officially banned in November 2025.
50cc motorcycles are a popular short distance transportation tool in Japan, especially in urban areas. The inventory in the Japanese market is 5-7 million units. They are easy to operate, have low maintenance costs, require low driver's licenses, and are suitable for short distance commuting and daily travel.
The pink license plate recently launched in Japan is a new type of license plate for electric motorcycles. This is a relatively new policy aimed at promoting and identifying environmentally friendly vehicles. Vehicles with pink license plates may enjoy some preferential policies, such as tax reductions, parking fee discounts, and certain road toll reductions. Light electric motorcycles will become the main substitute for motorcycles of 50cc and below