The idea of going easy on the planet is getting more and more popular at the moment. Hollywood celebrities drive around in hybrid cars that generate lower greenhouse gas emissions and David Cameron arranged to be filmed leaving the government car behind and making his way to work by pedal power. A lot of people are looking at the usually empty seats in their cars as they drive to work every morning and wondering how much fuel they’re wasting and how much extra greenhouse gas is being pumped out of this big and almost empty vehicle.

Motorbike sales are growing, and one of the reasons for that may be that people are looking for a more efficient and therefore greener transport methods. However, despite what some motorbike dealers may say, two wheels may not necessarily be greener than four. Those of us with a garage full of motorbike parts will know that most bikes lack a catalytic converter. That means more dirty, smoggy exhaust than a car might produce. However, not all motorbike parts are environmentally nasty. The engines don’t need to be as big and so they don’t produce as much carbon dioxide. In some ways, motorbikes are eco friendly, and in some ways they aren’t.

Hybrid and electric models may not be available at your local motorbike dealers just yet, but they are on their way. There are even hydrogen powered bikes being made these days so it won’t be long before there is a really green alternative for bikers.

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Motorbike sales are growing, and one of the reasons for that may be that people are looking for a more efficient and therefore greener transport methods. However, despite what some motorbike dealers may say, two wheels may not necessarily be greener than four. Those of us with a garage full of motorbike parts will know that most bikes lack a catalytic converter. That means more dirty, smoggy exhaust than a car might produce. However, not all motorbike parts are environmentally nasty. The engines don’t need to be as big and so they don’t produce as much carbon dioxide. In some ways, motorbikes are eco friendly, and in some ways they aren’t.