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EU Regulation 2026/1738 requires newly type-approved passenger cars and vans to contain 15% recycled plastic from September 2032 and 25% from 2036. Motorcycles are currently exempt; Visordown notes that Honda already uses bio-based and recycled materials on models including the Africa Twin.
Europe has seen environmental rules move from cars to motorcycles before, but bikes are factually outside this regulation today. The confirmed 15% target in 2032 and 25% target in 2036 must be separated from speculation about future motorcycle rules. Still, if a shared materials supply chain changes, motorcycle parts may be affected even without a legal mandate.
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I want to know how the material survives years of UV and vibration on an Africa Twin.
Heat resistance and long-term ageing of replacement parts should be published too.
Emissions and ABS reached bikes after cars, so a similar path is plausible.
Requiring part of the target to come from end-of-life vehicles shows real intent.
The car targets are clear: 15% in 2032 and 25% in 2036.
Motorcycles are exempt, so are we getting ahead of ourselves?
The shared materials supply chain could change before motorcycle law does.
