They might be just as environmentally bad as cars, but they tear up the roads less, cause less traffic, use less fuel, and force the rider to be more conscious of their surroundings.

Also if you daily driver a motorcycle, grocery store runs become a lot more strategic and frequent, which saves money (per trip) and forces the buyer to think about what they’re buying, which helps with dieting.

If people have to use private vehicles (and, given that electric vehicles aren’t quite to a point that they offset environmental effects enough and are built using industries that benefit from immoral working conditions), I’d far prefer if people bought motorcycles for their daily driving and tried to only use four-wheeled vehicles if they have a disability, have multiple people to transport, or need to haul a load further than it’s economically viable to rent a van.

Plus a decent bike costs about as much as a bad car, and it’s honestly easier to learn to ride than it is to learn to drive. (or, at least it was for me, your mileage may vary)