I can't say for sure about the U.S., but the legislation here in Canada says that there will be no more "Dirty engines" allowed (meaning anything that doesn't meet emission regulations, either 2 or 4 stroke), I believe it is after 2008 up here, but it could be 2010.
Mercury Marine and BRP/Evinrude/Johnson's direct injected two stroke marine outboards all exceed future emissions requirements, and are actually cleaner burning and more economical to run then their equivalent HP 4-strokes.
What would be nice is if the Bike/Quad manufacturers would put some more effort into getting their 2-strokes to meet emissions requirements. The marine engine producers have proven it can be done, so has Honda for that matter, they just need to get off their collective arses and get the job done.
JJ
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