It had proposed a ban on two-stroke three-wheelers from April 1, 2019. ... At the moment, there is no ban on two-stroke motorcycles, as no Indian RTO has the authority to impose a ban on vehicles, according to a report in Zigwheels.
Why are 2 stroke engines banned?
Though simple and easy to maintain, two-stroke engines are far more polluting and fuel hungry than their four-stroke counterparts. In fact, it's estimated that almost 30 per cent of a two-stroke engine's exhaust fumes consist of unburnt fuel. The older a two-stroke engine is, the more polluting it's likely to be.
Will 2 strokes make a comeback?
We can't be the ones to answer that, but one thing is for sure, 2-strokes are making their comeback. They're now present across all forms of riding and racing, which include Enduro, NHHA, Motocross (hobby, amateur, and professional levels), local enthusiasts, and Amateur MX.