Reaffirmed 2022

(Superseding IS 9727:1981 and IS l1571 :1986)

1. Scope

This standard defines the terms relating to dimensions of two wheeled motor vehicles. It does not cover the following vehicles:

a) Vehicles with a maximum design speed not exceeding 6 km/h;

b) Vehicles intended for pedestrian control; and

c) Vehicles intended for use by the physically handicapped.

1.1 It does not deal with the methods of measurement, the units used in reporting the results, the accuracy required or with the order of the magnitude of the dimensions defined.

2. References

The following Indian Standard contains provisions which, through reference in this text, constitutes provision of this standard. At the time of publication, the edition indicated was valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the standard indicated below:

IS No. Title

11422:2001 Terms and definitions of weights of two wheeled motor vehicles first revision)