GB/T 15366-2025Types, positions and general requirements for controls of motorcycles and mopeds (English PDF)

4.2.1 Starting

4.2.1.1 Starting switch/electric starting switch The operating mode of the starting switch/electric starting switch is as follows:

a) Position of the control. on the handlebar, the right side;

b) Type of the control. push-button or touch-tone type.

4.2.1.2 Ignition/starting combination switch When the switch is rotated clockwise, it shall first disconnect the ignition switch, then, connect it, and finally, start the engine.

4.2.2 Engine speed The engine speed is adjusted by the accelerator pedal or throttle controller. The operation is as follows:

a) Position of the control. on the handlebar, the right side, or in the right foot control position;

b) Type of the control. rotating handgrip or pedal type;

c) Acceleration adjustment. when the rotating handgrip is rotated counterclockwise or the accelerator pedal is stepped on, the engine speed increases. Except when the vehicle speed control device is activated, after releasing the hand (foot), the control shall automatically return to engine idle speed.

4.2.3 Engine shutdown The engine can be shut down by switching the ignition switch, or by equipping the engine with a power cut-off device. The operation is as follows:

a) Position of the control. on the handlebar, the right side;

b) Type of the control. no special requirements.

4.3 Braking

4.3.1 Front wheel brake The operation of the front wheel brake control is as follows:

a) Position of the control. on the handlebar, the right side, frontend;

b) Type of the control. hand lever type.

4.3.2 Rear wheel brake

4.3.2.1 Motorcycles with hand-operated clutch For motorcycles with hand-operated clutch, the operation of the rear wheel brake control is as follows:

a) Position of the control. in the right foot control position;

b) Type of control device. pedal type.

4.3.2.2 Motorcycles without hand-operated clutch For motorcycles without hand-operated clutch, the operation of the rear wheel brake control can be one of the following modes.

a) Position of the control. on the handlebar, the left side, frontend; Type of the control. hand lever type.

b) Position of the control. in the right foot control position; Type of the control. pedal type.

4.3.3 Combined service brake Motorcycles already equipped with front and rear wheel brake controls may be equipped with combined brake controls that meet the requirements of

4.3.1 and 4.3.2.

4.3.4 Parking brake device The operation of the parking brake device is as follows:

a) Position of the control. the rider shall be able to achieve the brake from the seat;

b) Type of the control. hand lever or pedal type.

4.4.1 Clutch

4.4.1.1 Hand-operated clutch The operation of the hand-operated clutch is as follows:

a) Position of the control. on the steering wheel, the left side, or front end;

b) Type of the control. hand lever type.

4.4.1.2 Foot-operated clutch The operation of the foot-operated clutch is as follows:

a) Position of the control. left foot-operated position;

b) Type of the control. pedal type. A combined pedal control that simultaneously operates the clutch and gear shifter can be installed on the clutch operating mechanism.

4.4.2 Gear shifter

4.4.2.1 Mechanical gear shifting 4.4.2.1.1 Regardless of whether the controls of gear shifter and clutch are separate or linked, they shall meet the following requirements.

a) Position of the control. left foot-operated position;

b) Type of the control. foot lever or rocker arm type;