ICS 13. 040. 50
CCS Z 64
National Standard of the People’s Republic of China
GB 14622-2026
Replaces GB 14622-2016, GB 18176-2016
Limits and measurement methods for emissions from motorcycles
(CHINA V)
摩托车污染物排放限值及测量方法
(中国第五阶段)
(English translation)
Issue date: 2026-02-12 Implementation date: 2029-01-01
Issued by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China
the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China
Limits and measurement methods for emissions from motorcycles
(CHINA V)
1 Scope of application
This standard specifies the emission limits and measurement methods for exhaust emissions and evaporative emissions from motorcycles and mopeds fitted with spark-ignition engines, as well as the requirements for crankcase emissions, the durability requirements for pollution control devices, and the technical requirements and measurement methods for on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems.
This standard specifies the emission limits and measurement methods for exhaust emissions from motorcycles and mopeds fitted with compression-ignition engines, as well as the durability requirements for pollution control devices and the technical requirements and measurement methods for on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems.
This standard specifies the requirements and methods for type test of motorcycles and mopeds (hereinafter referred to as vehicles), as well as the inspection and judgment methods for production conformity, in-service conformity and end-of-line inspection.
This standard applies to motorcycles and mopeds fitted with spark-ignition or compression-ignition engines, and also applies to hybrid electric motorcycles and hybrid electric mopeds.
2 Normative references
The following documents, or the provisions thereof, are referred to in this standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document (including any amendments) applies. For other documents that are abolished, revised or revised by new documents, the new ones shall apply to this standard.
GB 3847-2018 Limits and measurement methods for emissions from diesel vehicles under free acceleration and lugdown cycle
GB 15365 Symbols for controls, indicators and tell-tales for motorcycles and mopeds
GB 18285-2018 Limits and measurement methods for emissions from gasoline vehicles under two-speed idle conditions and short driving mode conditions
GB/T 13554 High efficiency particulate air filter
GB/T 15089 Classification of power-driven vehicles and trailers
GB/T 19001 Quality management systems - Requirements
GB/T 39851.3 Road vehicles - Diagnostic communication over Controller Area Network (DoCAN) - Part 3 : Requirements for emissions-related systems
GB/T 40822 Road vehicles - Unified diagnostic services
GB/T 41590.4 Road vehicles - Diagnostic communication over K-Line (DoK-Line) - Part 4 : Requirements for emission-related systems
GB/T 42193 Road vehicles - Communication between vehicle and external equipment for emissions-related diagnostics
GB/T 43258.2 Road vehicles—Diagnostic communication over Internet Protocol(DoIP) - Part 2:Transport protocol and network layer services
GB/T 46741 Diagnostic connector of motorcycles and mopeds
HJ 1350 Technical specification for vehicle environmental information disclosure
QC/T 1003 Determination of precious metal in metal support catalytic converter for motorcycles
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply:
3.1
vehicle of category L₁, L₂, L₃, L₄ and L₅
vehicle of category L₁, L₂, L₃, L₄ and L₅ meeting GB/T 15089
3.2
motorcycle
vehicle of category L₃, L₄ and L₅ meeting GB/T 15089
3.3
moped
vehicle of category L₁ and L₂ meeting GB/T 15089
3.4
vehicle of category I
including vehicle of category L₁ and L₂
3.5
vehicle of category II
including vehicle of category L3 and L4 except for those L5 vehicles belonging to category III
3.6
vehicle of category III
motorcycle equipped with two rear wheels symmetrically arranged with respect to the front wheel, designed and manufactured to carry cargo or no more than two passengers (excluding the driver), and having a maximum design speed lower than 70 km/h, belonging to category L₅
3.7
type test
final test carried out on a newly trial-produced vehicle model after its design is completed, in order to verify whether the vehicle meets the technical requirements of this standard
3.8
hybrid electric motorcycle and moped (HEM)
vehicle that is able to obtain power from at least the following two types of on-board energy storage devices:
- consumable fuel;
- rechargeable energy storage device.
3.9
bi-fuel vehicle
vehicle that can run on either gasoline or a gaseous fuel, but not both simultaneously
3.10
mono-fuel gas vehicle
vehicle that can run on only one type of gaseous fuel (LPG or NG), or a vehicle that can run on one type of gaseous fuel (LPG or NG) and gasoline, provided that gasoline is used only for emergency purposes or for engine starting, and the fuel tank capacity does not exceed 1 L
3.11
reference mass
kerb mass of the vehicle plus 75 kg
3.12
equivalent inertia
mass equivalent to the translational and rotational inertia of the vehicle during driving, simulated by an inertia simulator on a chassis dynamometer
3.13
exhaust emissions
gaseous pollutants and particulate matters emitted from the vehicle through its exhaust pipe
3.14
gaseous pollutants
including gaseous emissions such as carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides [NOx, NOx expressed as equivalent nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)], and hydrocarbons (HC, e.g. total hydrocarbons (THC), non‑methane hydrocarbons (NMHC)] The hydrocarbon composition is assumed to have the following carbon‑hydrogen ratio:
- gasoline: C₁H1.85;
- diesel: C₁H1.86;
- LPG: C₁H₂.525;
- NG: CH₄.
3.15
non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC)
total hydrocarbon (THC) compounds other than methane (CH₄)
3.16
total hydrocarbons (THC)
all volatile compounds that can be measured by a flame ionization detector (FID)
3.17
particulate matter (PM)
solid components collected using a specified filter paper in the diluted exhaust gas at a maximum temperature of 52 °C, according to the test method described in Annex C
3.18
evaporative emissions
hydrocarbon vapours lost from the fuel (petrol) system other than exhaust emissions from the vehicle, including:
a) Diurnal loss: Hydrocarbons (expressed as C₁H₂.₃₃ equivalent) emitted due to temperature changes in the fuel tank
b) Hot soak loss: Hydrocarbons (expressed as C₁H₂.₂₀ equivalent) emitted from the fuel (petrol) system when the vehicle is parked after a period of operation.
3.19
crankcase emissions
gaseous pollutants discharged into the atmosphere from openings in the engine crankcase ventilation system or lubrication system
3.20
cold start device
device that temporarily enriches the air/fuel mixture to facilitate engine starting
3.21
starting aid device
device that assists engine starting without enriching the air/fuel mixture, such as glow plugs, altering injection or ignition timing, etc.
3.22
engine displacement
for reciprocating piston engines, the total swept volume of the engine cylinders; for rotary engines, twice the total swept volume of the engine cylinders
3.23
maximum speed
maximum speed at which the vehicle can run stably after the acceleration process is completed (i.e., the speed no longer increases) with the transmission in the highest gear and the throttle fully opened
3.24
pollution control devices
emission control system, referring to the devices and associated control programs on the vehicle that control or limit pollutant emissions, as well as on‑board emission diagnosis and monitoring Including, but not limited to three‑way catalyst (TWC), diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), particulate matter trap (e.g., DPF, GPF, etc.), activated carbon canister, LPG/NG fuel injection unit, on‑board diagnostic system (OBD), electronic control unit (ECU) software and hardware, sensors, actuators, etc.
3.25
onboard diagnostic system (OBD)
system capable of identifying the area of a malfunction and storing this information in the ECU memory in the form of malfunction codes
3.26
malfunction indicator light (MIL)
indicator light that notifies the vehicle driver when an emission‑related component or the OBD itself experiences a malfunction
3.27
misfire
phenomenon in which combustion does not occur in a cylinder of the engine due to ignition failure, over‑lean mixture, insufficient compression pressure, or any other cause
3.28
defeat device
device that, by measuring, sensing, or responding to operating parameters such as vehicle speed, engine speed, transmission gear, temperature, altitude, intake manifold vacuum, etc., (1) activates, adjusts, delays, or stops the operation of a component or the function of the emission control system, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the emission control system under normal vehicle use conditions; or (2) identifies test conditions and activates, adjusts, or enhances the operation of a component or the function of the emission control system
3.29
fuel
Type of fuel normally used by the engine:
- petrol
- LPG
- NG
- petrol and LPG
- petrol and NG
- diesel
Liquid fuel refers to petrol or diesel, and gas fuel refers to LPG or NG.
3.30
diluted gases
uniform mixture obtained by diluting the vehicle's exhaust with air
3.31
operating mode at normal idling speed or at high idling speed
operating mode at normal idling speed refers to the state where the engine operates stably at the lowest speed without load, i.e., the engine is running normally, the transmission is in neutral, the throttle control is at the minimum position, the choke is fully open, and the engine speed complies with the technical documentations of the manufacturer
operating mode at high idling speed refers to the state where the engine is running normally, the transmission is in neutral, the choke is fully open, and the engine speed is stably controlled by adjusting the throttle control to the high idle speed (not less than 2000 r/min) specified in the manufacturer's technical documentation. If the technical documentation does not specify such a speed, the high idle speed shall be controlled at 2500 r/min ± 250 r/min For vehicles with automatic transmission, the drive wheels shall be in a free state.
3.32
useful life
durability mileage or time limit specified in this standard that a vehicle shall achieve under normal operating conditions, whichever comes first
Contents
Foreword II
1 Scope of application
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Pollution control requirements
5 Type test requirements
6 Type test extension
7 Production conformity
8 In-service conformity
9 End-of-line inspection
10 Implementation of the standard
Annex A (Normative) Type test vehicle parameters
Annex B (Informative) Requirements for content of type test report
Annex C (Normative) Exhaust emission test after cold start at ambient temperature (Type I test)
Annex D (Normative) Two-speed idle test or free acceleration smoke test (Type II test)
Annex E (Normative) Crankcase emission test (Type III test)
Annex F (Normative) Evaporative emission test (Type IV test)
Annex G (Normative) Durability test of pollution control devices (Type V test)
Annex H (Normative) On-board diagnostic (OBD) system
Annex I (Normative) Greenhouse gas emission test
Annex J (Normative) Emission control requirements and measurement methods for hybrid electric vehicles
Annex K (Normative) Technical requirements for reference fuels
Annex L (Normative) Production conformity assurance requirements
Annex M (Normative) In-service conformity ………………………………………………………………………
Annex N (Normative) Requirements for extension of type test
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GB 14622-2026 Limits and measurement methods for emissions from motorcycles (CHINA V) (English Version)
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Detail of GB 14622-2026
Standard No.
GB 14622-2026
English Name
Limits and measurement methods for emissions from motorcycles (CHINA V)
ICS 13. 040. 50
CCS Z 64
National Standard of the People’s Republic of China
GB 14622-2026
Replaces GB 14622-2016, GB 18176-2016
Limits and measurement methods for emissions from motorcycles
(CHINA V)
摩托车污染物排放限值及测量方法
(中国第五阶段)
(English translation)
Issue date: 2026-02-12 Implementation date: 2029-01-01
Issued by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China
the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China
Limits and measurement methods for emissions from motorcycles
(CHINA V)
1 Scope of application
This standard specifies the emission limits and measurement methods for exhaust emissions and evaporative emissions from motorcycles and mopeds fitted with spark-ignition engines, as well as the requirements for crankcase emissions, the durability requirements for pollution control devices, and the technical requirements and measurement methods for on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems.
This standard specifies the emission limits and measurement methods for exhaust emissions from motorcycles and mopeds fitted with compression-ignition engines, as well as the durability requirements for pollution control devices and the technical requirements and measurement methods for on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems.
This standard specifies the requirements and methods for type test of motorcycles and mopeds (hereinafter referred to as vehicles), as well as the inspection and judgment methods for production conformity, in-service conformity and end-of-line inspection.
This standard applies to motorcycles and mopeds fitted with spark-ignition or compression-ignition engines, and also applies to hybrid electric motorcycles and hybrid electric mopeds.
2 Normative references
The following documents, or the provisions thereof, are referred to in this standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document (including any amendments) applies. For other documents that are abolished, revised or revised by new documents, the new ones shall apply to this standard.
GB 3847-2018 Limits and measurement methods for emissions from diesel vehicles under free acceleration and lugdown cycle
GB 15365 Symbols for controls, indicators and tell-tales for motorcycles and mopeds
GB 18285-2018 Limits and measurement methods for emissions from gasoline vehicles under two-speed idle conditions and short driving mode conditions
GB/T 13554 High efficiency particulate air filter
GB/T 15089 Classification of power-driven vehicles and trailers
GB/T 19001 Quality management systems - Requirements
GB/T 39851.3 Road vehicles - Diagnostic communication over Controller Area Network (DoCAN) - Part 3 : Requirements for emissions-related systems
GB/T 40822 Road vehicles - Unified diagnostic services
GB/T 41590.4 Road vehicles - Diagnostic communication over K-Line (DoK-Line) - Part 4 : Requirements for emission-related systems
GB/T 42193 Road vehicles - Communication between vehicle and external equipment for emissions-related diagnostics
GB/T 43258.2 Road vehicles—Diagnostic communication over Internet Protocol(DoIP) - Part 2:Transport protocol and network layer services
GB/T 46741 Diagnostic connector of motorcycles and mopeds
HJ 1350 Technical specification for vehicle environmental information disclosure
QC/T 1003 Determination of precious metal in metal support catalytic converter for motorcycles
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply:
3.1
vehicle of category L₁, L₂, L₃, L₄ and L₅
vehicle of category L₁, L₂, L₃, L₄ and L₅ meeting GB/T 15089
3.2
motorcycle
vehicle of category L₃, L₄ and L₅ meeting GB/T 15089
3.3
moped
vehicle of category L₁ and L₂ meeting GB/T 15089
3.4
vehicle of category I
including vehicle of category L₁ and L₂
3.5
vehicle of category II
including vehicle of category L3 and L4 except for those L5 vehicles belonging to category III
3.6
vehicle of category III
motorcycle equipped with two rear wheels symmetrically arranged with respect to the front wheel, designed and manufactured to carry cargo or no more than two passengers (excluding the driver), and having a maximum design speed lower than 70 km/h, belonging to category L₅
3.7
type test
final test carried out on a newly trial-produced vehicle model after its design is completed, in order to verify whether the vehicle meets the technical requirements of this standard
3.8
hybrid electric motorcycle and moped (HEM)
vehicle that is able to obtain power from at least the following two types of on-board energy storage devices:
- consumable fuel;
- rechargeable energy storage device.
3.9
bi-fuel vehicle
vehicle that can run on either gasoline or a gaseous fuel, but not both simultaneously
3.10
mono-fuel gas vehicle
vehicle that can run on only one type of gaseous fuel (LPG or NG), or a vehicle that can run on one type of gaseous fuel (LPG or NG) and gasoline, provided that gasoline is used only for emergency purposes or for engine starting, and the fuel tank capacity does not exceed 1 L
3.11
reference mass
kerb mass of the vehicle plus 75 kg
3.12
equivalent inertia
mass equivalent to the translational and rotational inertia of the vehicle during driving, simulated by an inertia simulator on a chassis dynamometer
3.13
exhaust emissions
gaseous pollutants and particulate matters emitted from the vehicle through its exhaust pipe
3.14
gaseous pollutants
including gaseous emissions such as carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides [NOx, NOx expressed as equivalent nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)], and hydrocarbons (HC, e.g. total hydrocarbons (THC), non‑methane hydrocarbons (NMHC)] The hydrocarbon composition is assumed to have the following carbon‑hydrogen ratio:
- gasoline: C₁H1.85;
- diesel: C₁H1.86;
- LPG: C₁H₂.525;
- NG: CH₄.
3.15
non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC)
total hydrocarbon (THC) compounds other than methane (CH₄)
3.16
total hydrocarbons (THC)
all volatile compounds that can be measured by a flame ionization detector (FID)
3.17
particulate matter (PM)
solid components collected using a specified filter paper in the diluted exhaust gas at a maximum temperature of 52 °C, according to the test method described in Annex C
3.18
evaporative emissions
hydrocarbon vapours lost from the fuel (petrol) system other than exhaust emissions from the vehicle, including:
a) Diurnal loss: Hydrocarbons (expressed as C₁H₂.₃₃ equivalent) emitted due to temperature changes in the fuel tank
b) Hot soak loss: Hydrocarbons (expressed as C₁H₂.₂₀ equivalent) emitted from the fuel (petrol) system when the vehicle is parked after a period of operation.
3.19
crankcase emissions
gaseous pollutants discharged into the atmosphere from openings in the engine crankcase ventilation system or lubrication system
3.20
cold start device
device that temporarily enriches the air/fuel mixture to facilitate engine starting
3.21
starting aid device
device that assists engine starting without enriching the air/fuel mixture, such as glow plugs, altering injection or ignition timing, etc.
3.22
engine displacement
for reciprocating piston engines, the total swept volume of the engine cylinders; for rotary engines, twice the total swept volume of the engine cylinders
3.23
maximum speed
maximum speed at which the vehicle can run stably after the acceleration process is completed (i.e., the speed no longer increases) with the transmission in the highest gear and the throttle fully opened
3.24
pollution control devices
emission control system, referring to the devices and associated control programs on the vehicle that control or limit pollutant emissions, as well as on‑board emission diagnosis and monitoring Including, but not limited to three‑way catalyst (TWC), diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), particulate matter trap (e.g., DPF, GPF, etc.), activated carbon canister, LPG/NG fuel injection unit, on‑board diagnostic system (OBD), electronic control unit (ECU) software and hardware, sensors, actuators, etc.
3.25
onboard diagnostic system (OBD)
system capable of identifying the area of a malfunction and storing this information in the ECU memory in the form of malfunction codes
3.26
malfunction indicator light (MIL)
indicator light that notifies the vehicle driver when an emission‑related component or the OBD itself experiences a malfunction
3.27
misfire
phenomenon in which combustion does not occur in a cylinder of the engine due to ignition failure, over‑lean mixture, insufficient compression pressure, or any other cause
3.28
defeat device
device that, by measuring, sensing, or responding to operating parameters such as vehicle speed, engine speed, transmission gear, temperature, altitude, intake manifold vacuum, etc., (1) activates, adjusts, delays, or stops the operation of a component or the function of the emission control system, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the emission control system under normal vehicle use conditions; or (2) identifies test conditions and activates, adjusts, or enhances the operation of a component or the function of the emission control system
3.29
fuel
Type of fuel normally used by the engine:
- petrol
- LPG
- NG
- petrol and LPG
- petrol and NG
- diesel
Liquid fuel refers to petrol or diesel, and gas fuel refers to LPG or NG.
3.30
diluted gases
uniform mixture obtained by diluting the vehicle's exhaust with air
3.31
operating mode at normal idling speed or at high idling speed
operating mode at normal idling speed refers to the state where the engine operates stably at the lowest speed without load, i.e., the engine is running normally, the transmission is in neutral, the throttle control is at the minimum position, the choke is fully open, and the engine speed complies with the technical documentations of the manufacturer
operating mode at high idling speed refers to the state where the engine is running normally, the transmission is in neutral, the choke is fully open, and the engine speed is stably controlled by adjusting the throttle control to the high idle speed (not less than 2000 r/min) specified in the manufacturer's technical documentation. If the technical documentation does not specify such a speed, the high idle speed shall be controlled at 2500 r/min ± 250 r/min For vehicles with automatic transmission, the drive wheels shall be in a free state.
3.32
useful life
durability mileage or time limit specified in this standard that a vehicle shall achieve under normal operating conditions, whichever comes first
Contents of GB 14622-2026
Contents
Foreword II
1 Scope of application
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Pollution control requirements
5 Type test requirements
6 Type test extension
7 Production conformity
8 In-service conformity
9 End-of-line inspection
10 Implementation of the standard
Annex A (Normative) Type test vehicle parameters
Annex B (Informative) Requirements for content of type test report
Annex C (Normative) Exhaust emission test after cold start at ambient temperature (Type I test)
Annex D (Normative) Two-speed idle test or free acceleration smoke test (Type II test)
Annex E (Normative) Crankcase emission test (Type III test)
Annex F (Normative) Evaporative emission test (Type IV test)
Annex G (Normative) Durability test of pollution control devices (Type V test)
Annex H (Normative) On-board diagnostic (OBD) system
Annex I (Normative) Greenhouse gas emission test
Annex J (Normative) Emission control requirements and measurement methods for hybrid electric vehicles
Annex K (Normative) Technical requirements for reference fuels
Annex L (Normative) Production conformity assurance requirements
Annex M (Normative) In-service conformity ………………………………………………………………………
Annex N (Normative) Requirements for extension of type test