BS-III Tow-Wheeler registration ban has been lifted by Delhi government. The transport department gave green signal to two-wheelers compliant with BS-III emission norms launched before 1st April. Manufacturers like Bajaj Auto, Royal Enfield and Suzuki Motorcycles India were affected due to registration ban earlier as the Royal Enfield Himalayan, Bajaj V15 and Suzuki Access were not allowed for registration in Delhi.
The sales of the two-wheelers like Royal Enfield Himalayan, Bajaj V15 and Suzuki Access 125 were heavily affected as they were not allowed to sell these two-wheelers in the national capital.
Vishnu Mathur, director general of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said – “We had a meeting with the transport commissioner. The issue has now been resolved. All files have been cleared and approval letters would be sent to individual companies tomorrow.”
All two-wheelers that have been launched after 1st April 2016 need to comply with BS-IV norms and the existing two-wheelers that are launched before 1st April need to upgrade to BS-IV from 1st April 2017.
Eric Vas, president (motorcycle business), Bajaj Auto, said – “The company has got a go-ahead to sell V15 in the capital.”
Royal Enfield has launched its latest motorcycle Himalayan in New Delhi, priced at Rs 1.73 lakh, on-road, Delhi.
Rudratej Singh, President Royal Enfield said – “We are delighted to announce the availability of our latest motorcycle – Himalayan, in New Delhi. The timing of the launch in Delhi could not have been better as all motorcycling enthusiasts in the region start frequenting the hills post Holi. We are very confident that with its simple design and versatile performance, the Himalayan will inspire confidence amongst the amateur motorcyclists. At the same time, seasoned riders will appreciate the motorcycle’s purpose-built features and attributes in terrains that have inspired the Himalayan.”
