EN 16029:2012
(Main)Ride-on, motorized vehicles intended for the transportation of persons and not intended for use on public roads - Single-track two-wheel motor vehicles - Safety requirements and test methods
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and the test methods for single-track two-wheel motor vehicles, driven by a rider sitting astride. This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to single-track two-wheel motor vehicles propelled by a spark ignited internal combustion engine (hereinafter referred to as "vehicles"), when they are used as intended and under the conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
The vehicles covered by this European Standard are not intended to be used on public roads.
The vehicles covered by this European Standard are intended only for the rider and not for passengers.
This European Standard does not cover vehicles propelled with gaseous fuels.
This European Standard specifies the appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the risks arising from the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see Clause 4) during commissioning, operation and maintenance of the vehicles when carried out in accordance with the specifications as intended by the manufacturer.
This European Standard is not applicable to vehicles which are manufactured before the date of publication of this European Standard by CEN.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 12-Jun-2012
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Dec-2012
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 354 - Ride-on, motorized vehicles intended for the transportation of persons and goods and not intended for use on public roads - Safety requirements
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 354/WG 1 - Single- track two wheeled motor vehicles
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Sep-2023
- Completion Date
- 02-Sep-2023
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)OJ Ref: C, C 256 OJ Date: 24-Aug-2012
Overview
EN 16029:2012 (CEN) specifies safety requirements and test methods for ride-on, motorized, single-track two‑wheel vehicles driven by a rider sitting astride and not intended for use on public roads. The standard covers vehicles propelled by spark‑ignited internal combustion engines (excluding gaseous fuels), intended for a single rider (no passengers), and addresses hazards during commissioning, operation and maintenance - including reasonably foreseeable misuse. It does not apply to vehicles manufactured before the CEN publication date.
Key topics and technical requirements
The standard defines hazards and prescribes protective measures and verification tests. Major topics include:
- Stability - static and dynamic stability requirements and stand performance tests.
- Structural integrity / break‑up - seat resistance, static and dynamic break‑up tests.
- Moving parts and sharp edges - guarding and edge treatments for handlebars, levers and footrests.
- Hot surfaces - identification of contact zones and temperature measurement limits for touchable surfaces.
- Control systems - requirements and tests for ignition, engine stop (quick‑stop), starter systems, speed control, brakes, clutch, gear selector, lighting and audible warning devices.
- Fuel system safety - fuel tank, lines, hoses and shut‑off controls (carburettor engines).
- Batteries, emissions, noise and vibration - verification and measurement methods (including noise test procedures in Annex A).
- Verification methods - detailed test procedures for braking performance, steering effort, noise emission, final assembly checks and more.
- User information and marking - warnings on vehicle, instructions handbook content and pre‑delivery certificate requirements.
Applications and who uses this standard
EN 16029:2012 is used to:
- Demonstrate compliance with European safety principles for non‑road single‑track vehicles.
- Guide manufacturers and product designers on safe design, test protocols and documentation.
- Provide test laboratories and conformity assessors with specified verification methods (e.g., noise, hot‑surface, stability, braking).
- Support technical specifications for procurement, aftermarket modification assessments, risk assessments, maintenance procedures and operator instructions.
Typical users: OEMs, component suppliers, test labs, notified bodies, safety engineers, fleet operators of off‑road two‑wheel vehicles and national standards organizations.
Related standards
- EN 16029:2012 contains an informative Annex ZA describing its relationship to the Essential Requirements of EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
- As a CEN standard, it complements other European and national standards addressing vehicle safety, testing and user information.
Keywords: EN 16029, CEN, single‑track two‑wheel motor vehicles, safety requirements and test methods, ride‑on motorized vehicles, non‑road vehicle safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16029:2012 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Ride-on, motorized vehicles intended for the transportation of persons and not intended for use on public roads - Single-track two-wheel motor vehicles - Safety requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and the test methods for single-track two-wheel motor vehicles, driven by a rider sitting astride. This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to single-track two-wheel motor vehicles propelled by a spark ignited internal combustion engine (hereinafter referred to as "vehicles"), when they are used as intended and under the conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer. The vehicles covered by this European Standard are not intended to be used on public roads. The vehicles covered by this European Standard are intended only for the rider and not for passengers. This European Standard does not cover vehicles propelled with gaseous fuels. This European Standard specifies the appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the risks arising from the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see Clause 4) during commissioning, operation and maintenance of the vehicles when carried out in accordance with the specifications as intended by the manufacturer. This European Standard is not applicable to vehicles which are manufactured before the date of publication of this European Standard by CEN.
This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and the test methods for single-track two-wheel motor vehicles, driven by a rider sitting astride. This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to single-track two-wheel motor vehicles propelled by a spark ignited internal combustion engine (hereinafter referred to as "vehicles"), when they are used as intended and under the conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer. The vehicles covered by this European Standard are not intended to be used on public roads. The vehicles covered by this European Standard are intended only for the rider and not for passengers. This European Standard does not cover vehicles propelled with gaseous fuels. This European Standard specifies the appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the risks arising from the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see Clause 4) during commissioning, operation and maintenance of the vehicles when carried out in accordance with the specifications as intended by the manufacturer. This European Standard is not applicable to vehicles which are manufactured before the date of publication of this European Standard by CEN.
EN 16029:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.110 - Safety of machinery; 43.140 - Motorcycles and mopeds; 43.160 - Special purpose vehicles. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16029:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 6054-1:1994, ISO 4249-1:1985, ISO 3864-2:2004, EN ISO 3744:2026, ISO 5751-1:2010, EN 61310-1:2008, EN 4614:2009, EN ISO 12100:2010, EN ISO 11201:2010, EN ISO 11102-2:2009, EN ISO 14314:2009, EN ISO 3744:2010, EN ISO 4871:2009, EN 614-1:2006+A1:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 16029:2012 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Motorizirana vozila, na katerih se sedi, namenjena transportu oseb in ne za uporabo na javnih cestah - Enosledno dvokolesno motorizirano vozilo - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metodeMotorisierte (ride-on) Fahrzeuge ohne Zulassung für den öffentlichen Straßenverkehr, bestimmt für den Transport von Personen und Gütern - Einspurige zweirädrige Kraftfahrzeuge - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenVéhicules motorisés chevauchables destinés au transport des personnes et non destinés à un usage sur la voie publique - Exigences de sécurité - Véhicules motorisés à deux roues monotracesRide-on, motorized vehicles intended for the transportation of persons and not intended for use on public roads - Single-track two-wheel motor vehicles - Safety requirements and test methods43.140Motorna kolesa in mopediMotor cycles and mopedsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16029:2012SIST EN 16029:2012en,de01-september-2012SIST EN 16029:2012SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16029
June 2012 ICS 43.140 English Version
Ride-on, motorized vehicles intended for the transportation of persons and not intended for use on public roads - Single-track two-wheel motor vehicles - Safety requirements and test methods
Véhicules motorisés chevauchables destinés au transport des personnes et non destinés à un usage sur la voie publique - Véhicules motorisés à deux roues monotraces- Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Motorisierte (ride-on) Fahrzeuge ohne Zulassung für den öffentlichen Straßenverkehr, bestimmt für den Transport von Personen und Gütern - Einspurige zweirädrige Kraftfahrzeuge - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 February 2012.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
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Noise test . 58 A.1 General . 58 A.2 Operating and mounting conditions . 58 A.3 Noise measurements . 58 A.4 Test environment . 59 A.5 Determination of A-weighted emission sound pressure level at rider’s ear . 59 A.5.1 Microphone position . 59 A.5.2 Measurements . 59 A.6 Determining if further measurements are necessary . 59 A.7 Determining the time averaged A-weighted sound pressure levels . 60 A.7.1 General . 60 A.7.2 Size of the measurement surface . 60 A.7.3 Microphone positions on the measurement surface of the hemisphere . 60 A.7.4 Measurements . 61 A.8 Determining the time averaged A-weighted sound power level using the time averaged A-weighted sound pressure levels over the measurement surface . 61 A.8.1 Determination of the time averaged A-weighted measured sound pressure levels over the measurement surface . 61 A.8.2 A-weighted sound power level calculation . 61 A.9 Information to be recorded . 62 A.9.1 Vehicle under test . 62 A.9.2 Acoustic environment . 62 A.9.3 Instrumentation . 62 A.9.4 Acoustical data . 62 A.10 Information to be reported. 63 A.11 Declaration and verification of noise emission values . 63 SIST EN 16029:2012
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC .64 Bibliography .65
This European Standard has been prepared to be a harmonised standard to provide a means of conforming to the essential safety requirements of the Machinery Directive and associated EFTA regulations. This standard covers single-track two-wheel motor vehicles not intended to be used on public roads. These vehicles are ridden by both adults and children. Vehicles within the scope of this standard and intended to be used by children are specifically designed and manufactured for young users. Specific requirements are given in this standard for these vehicles. This standard defines specific requirements for the marking of small vehicles intended for use only by adults which, because of their size, can be ridden by children. The importance of providing vehicles which are safe when used by children is recognised. The safety of children is dependent on the design of the vehicle and the information provided with it. However, no matter how good the design and information is, safe use will always be reliant on suitable training, experience, maturity of the rider, assessment of ability and supervision by carers, especially for novice riders. To reflect the importance of child safety, further research will be started immediately after publication of the standard to enable the standard to be revised as soon as additional design measures and guidance have been established. The structure of safety standards in the field of machinery is as follows: a) Type-A standards (basis standards) give basic concepts, principles for design, and general aspects that can be applied to machinery. b) Type-B standards (generic safety standards) deal with one or more safety aspect(s) or one or more type(s) of safeguards that can be used across a wide range of machinery: 1) type-B1 standards on particular safety aspects (e.g. safety distances, surface temperature, noise); 2) type-B2 standards on safeguards (e.g. two-hand controls, interlocking devices, pressure-sensitive devices, guards). c) Type-C standards (machinery safety standards) deal with detailed safety requirements for a particular machine or group of machines. This document is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100. When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard. The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and hazardous events are covered are indicated in the scope of this document. SIST EN 16029:2012
Key 1 seat 2 footrests 3 mudguard 4 exhaust system 5 manual fuel shut-off 6 manual starter 7 prop stand 8 swingarm 9 choke control 10 chain 11 sprocket Figure 1 — Illustration of some terms and definitions SIST EN 16029:2012
- loss of stability
- contact with moving parts or cutting or severing by sharp edges and
angles
- vehicle mobility
5.3;
5.5; 5.6
5.11.5; 5.11.6; 5.11.7; 5.11.8; 5.11.13; 5.11.14
2 Electrical hazards due to short-circuits 5.13 3 Thermal hazards resulting in burns due to the contact with hot surfaces
5.7 4 Noise hazard causing hearing loss, interferences with speech communication or with acoustic signals, physiological disorders
5.14 5 Material/substance hazards due to:
- breathing difficulties, suffocation, visibility problems or injuries caused by the contact with or inhalation of harmful fluids, gases, mists and fumes related with exhaust gases or battery fluids
- fire or explosion caused by leakages of the fuel circuit
5.8; 5.13
5.12 6 Ergonomic hazards due to:
- unhealthy postures of excessive effort
- inadequate design, location or identification of the indicators and control devices
5.10
5.11 7 Hazards associated with environment in which the vehicle is used due to the projection of dust and particles from the road surface against the rider
5.9 8 Combination of hazards / Other e.g.
- hazards due to the unexpected or not authorised start-up of the vehicle
- hazards due to break-up during operation
- hazards due to controls systems failure
- hazards due to the vehicle unsafe use caused by
incomplete instruction for operation and maintenance
- hazards due to a lack of warning of residual risks
5.2
5.4
5.11
7.3.2
7.3.2.5 SIST EN 16029:2012
The tyres shall comply with the following requirements: ⎯ The maximum load carrying capacity, certified by the tyre manufacturer, of every tyre with which the vehicle is fitted, shall be at least equal to the maximum permissible axle mass of the vehicle divided by the number of tyres equipping that axle.
⎯ Every tyre with which the vehicle is fitted shall have a speed capability, certified by the tyre manufacturer, higher than the maximum design speed of the vehicle (inclusive of the variability due to series production). ⎯ The tyre(s) made by the tyre manufacturer within the tolerances laid down in accordance with international standards, and/or as specified by the tyre manufacturer when international standards are not available, shall move freely in their intended position. If type D (special service) tyres are used, the vehicle manufacturers shall provide the necessary gap to conform to their specific maximum dimensions. ⎯ The space in which the wheel revolves shall be such as to allow unrestricted movement when the larger permissible tyre size is used within the suspension, steering, frame and wheel guard constraints provided by the vehicle manufacturer. SIST EN 16029:2012
5.6.1 Handlebars and handlebar levers 5.6.1.1 Handlebars The ends of handlebars shall be rounded or covered with soft rubber or plastic having a hardness of less than 65 Shore A at an ambient temperature of (20 ± 5) ºC. The ends of handlebars shall not be open-ended tubes. 5.6.1.2 Handlebar levers The end of handlebar levers which are forward facing shall have a radius of curvature of at least 3 mm. 5.6.2 Footrests Footrest shall either be fitted to the main frame of the vehicle or to any other component which is fixed to the main frame. In no case shall the footrests be fitted to an unsuspended part of the vehicle (e.g. rear swingarm). Footrests may be of folding type, and in this case shall be fitted with a device which automatically returns them to the riding position when released. They shall be rounded with a spherical radius of not less than 8 mm (see Figure 2) or it shall be provided an integral protection at the end of the footrest which shall have at least 8 mm radius.
Figure 2 — Folding type footrests 5.6.3 Other items If present, radiator covers (shields) shall be made only of flexible materials, such as flexible plastic, rubber or similar materials. Fairing materials and mudguards shall be flexible and unbreakable at normal operating temperatures of (20 ± 5) ºC. Tank refuelling caps shall be located on the upper surface of the tank and their rear edges shall be rounded or not protrude more than 15 mm over the underlying surface. SIST EN 16029:2012
Key 1 choke, manual fuel shut-off control 2 seat 3 exhaust system 4 disc brake 5 kick starter 6 footrests 7 engine 8 disc brake 9 handlebar Figure 3 — Touchable surfaces 5.7.2 Temperature limits for touchable surfaces 5.7.2.1 General All surfaces that are identified by the test method described in 6.4 shall have a 'skin temperature' ≤ 43 ºC. 5.7.2.2 Specific requirements 5.7.2.2.1 Seat, handgrips, handgrip levers and footrests The seat, handgrips, handgrip levers and footrests are parts that are considered in continuous contact with the rider. In no circumstance during the test shall their temperature
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