BS3 | BS4 | AHO - All You Need to Know About
Then comes the famous BS3 (Bharat Stage 3) and BS4 (Bharat Stage 4) debate.These emission norms have been in place since 1991 and changing according to the need of time. India is currently a BS3 based industry that will see a shift to BS4 from April 1, 2017. BS3 and BS4 actually clears that how much emissions the vehicle can emit. BS3 will emit more nitrogen and other compounds while BS4 norms restrict the amount of gases from the exhaust. The value for BS3 was 1gm/km while BS4 had 0.75 g/km within the same conditions. All it takes it better equipment and BS3 engine can be converted to BS4 in the production line. There are many rumors about this facts everywhere.Almost All Brands Offered Massive Discounts on Bikes & Scooters
Here is the List of Offers & Discounts - Heavy Discounts on BS3 Vehicles
Sale of BS3 Vehicles Won't be Legal starting from April 1
Ducati was offering Rs 2.50 lakh discount on the Monster 821!
BS4 bikes are environment friendly and carry the independent safety feature AHO. Once you cross the March 31 deadline, all products will be BS4 compliant and carrying the always on headlight (AHO). Apart from these benefits, the vehicles will have some disadvantages too. The always on headlight will consume more energy while the non-availability of switch will not let you turn that thing off. That will even affect the life of vehicles battery and the frame that reflects the light from the bulb. The heat produced from the same would also be harmful for the environment. When not considering, these factors BS4 vehicles are emitting less for a better future.All-time Headlight On (AHO) is Now Mandatory for all Bikes & Scooters
Simply, it is to be seen that how these things impact the industry in the coming months. You are not in any way bound to go for a BS4 vehicle on 31 March 2017 and can safely enjoy the discount being given by various dealerships. But remember, buying a BS3 would not be legal in any way from April 1, 2017. Always wear a helmet while driving and please don't worry about your BS3 compliant motorcycle or scooter that was brought before April 1, 2017. It's definitely legal!