Is an LPG motorcycle possible in Europe??

oilsand · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Karma :

What I mean is, the LPG motorcycle is legally possible or not in Europe...??

For example, EC directive or UK national law allows to rider LPG motor cycle??

And I couldn't find reference fuel(LPG) for emission testing of LPG motorcycle on the EC directive.

If you have seen any legal LPG motorcycle in UK or in other European countries please give me an advice.

Thank you for all of your helps.
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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

i have heard of an lpg scooter but dont remember much about it

the heavy tank for holding lpg compressed probably makes petrol bikes a better idea.
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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

IMO unless there's a jump in technology with the storage tanks people may convert cars to LPG and/or get a bike/scooter for commuting.
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Hotdog · Nearly there... Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Karma :

I've seen a goldwing and sidecar fillling up with LPG near me.

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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

There are crash proof LPG tanks made from carbon fibre, and from the videos i've seen they would certainly survive a bike crash. It's a good idea, but i doubt there's demand.

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oilsand · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Karma :

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oilsand · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Karma :

Dear Hotdog...

LPG motorcycle is banned by EEC directive. Maybe you can modify your motorcycle which is 4 stroke. But for the motorcycle manufacturer who make 1000s of motor cycle it is impossible.

I know there's lots of common part between LPG and Petrol. But on the directive there's no ideas of LPG tank and reference fuel for emission test.

for 4 wheel cars, there's a specific directive about LPG ref. fuel and LPG fuel tank.

https://www.100scooter.com/125ccNewDesignDirtBikeFD1cycl.htm

above web site was posted by you. On the web, there's word "EEC". it means those motor cycle can be sold in European union. But for the LPG motory cycle you may not find that word "EEC".

But I do hope LPG motorcycle is sold in EU in soon.
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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

i know that you can get LPG quads brand new as i had a hand in selling some, so i dont believe that LPG motorcycles are illegal.

i think that supplier just doesnt supply lpg bikes to the eu because there isnt much demand.
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Fastgut · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Karma :

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

I do remember at the NEC motorcycle show last year there was a company showing there with LPG mopeds. So if they're allowed I don't see why motorcycles are banned (unless it's a cc size issue). However, I can't remember the name of the moped company. I think it started with a V if that helps.

Found it Dance!

Vialli - link is www.lpgscooters.biz

I did also find these images...
LPG on a moped
https://www.gs500e.co.uk/albums/NEC-Birmingham-2005/LPG_on_a_moped.sized.jpg

and LPG Scooter Girls
https://www.motorcycleshow.co.uk/mci2005/newsimages/press.Q2jcHdnHszQAAGq8fZg.jpg

HTH Thumbs Up

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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Well there are LPG motorcycles about, if your really serious about one then i'll direct you to information about them.. there perfectly legal as far as i'm aware (they might ned to go through some kind of safety test?)

There are some very significant downpoints to them..

The lpg canister will take up allot of space, imo its only really worth doing if your never takeing a passenger or have a sidecar outfit..

Potentially dangerous if not fitted properly

Not everywhere has lpg fill-up points, unless its for regular commuting it could be a world of hassle going to find a place with it Thumbs Down

Much like deisel, as soon as people click onto something being cheap then they up the tax on it, also gas is always creeping up in price Thumbs Down

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