This practice started years ago and has progressively gotten more confusing. Normally new vehicle models come out in around September or October. A 2010 model will come out in the latter part of 2009 and be designated as a 2010 model. In the past there were even mid year models designated as 1966 1/2 (as an example). Now they release a new model when they choose and whatever month they want. That month has been getting earlier and earlier.
Technological advances made in the past 15 years to catalysts and engines can now significantly reduce motorcycle emissions. As a result, the ARB has adopted a new set of standards that will apply to 280cc and larger motorcycles starting in the 2004 model year with additional reductions required in the 2008 model year. HC and oxides of nitrogen (NOx, the other of two important smog-forming compounds) emissions are combined into a single new standard that will give manufacturers additional flexibility to lower emissions and provide motorcycles that meet consumer needs. HC plus N0x emissions is required to be reduced to 1.4 g/km for the 2004 model year and 0.8 g/km for the 2008 model year. This represents a significant reduction over the current standards while being feasible and cost effective. It is important to note that these actions will not affect motorcycles produced prior to the 2004 model year, nor require the retrofitting of existing motorcycles to meet new standards. The ARB is also discussing with manufacturers a proposal to offer an incentive plan encouraging the introduction of cleaner motorcycles prior to the 2008 model year.
Motorcycles were invented in 1885 by Gottlieb Daimler.
1987
motorcycles were 1st made in thr year 1869..
It depends on where you are. Here in Colorado - you can make a 2008 model street legal.
Your Model 1890 was manufactured in the month of May in the year 1911.
They where required for the 1975 model year.
today
2009
it came out in the year 1973.
I would encourage him/her to work with motorcycles, if that's what they are interested in.