The world’s first pay-as-you-ride insurance scheme has launched in America allowing leisure and seasonal riders and those who own more...
A major Australian insurance company has launched a “free” check on the history of used motorcycles and other vehicles so...
If you can afford to pay cash for your next motorcycle, that’s great, but if you need finance, there are a few things you should have done first before falling in love with a bike on the showroom floor. TYPE OF LOANS Thankfully financing a bike is a lot easier...
By Cyndy Lane: Traveler, Blogger, Writer, Loves to write about personal travel experiences If you are the proud owner and rider of...
(Contributed post) Although not all are motor freaks, having a ride for oneself is almost everyone’s dream. The beauty that...
A North Carolina Harley rider has been awarded $US4m (almost $A6m) after a crash with a driver who failed to yield right-of-way in what is believed to be the world’s biggest motorcycle crash payout. The 29-year-old rider was travelling about 15mph (about 24km/h) when he was struck by a vehicle...
Riders all around Australia are being offered discounted national roadside assistance coverage thanks to the collaboration of the Motorcycle Council...
There can be several reasons for leaving a deposit on a motorcycle. The most common reason is to secure it...
(Contributed post for our Indian readers) Buying a motorcycle is a life goal that each one of us wishes to achieve one day. For many, it may mean months of saving money and a loan on top of their heads. Whether you already own a motorcycle or not, it can...
Over the course of a given year, more than a million UK riders elect to insure their bikes. A survey by...
How to Get a Motorcycle Loan and Avoid the Stress: This contributed guide will help you secure a loan for...
Any rider who was sold “worthless add-on insurance”, such as an extended warranty, when they bought their bike through a dealer may be eligible for a refund. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission says the worthless additions were sold to more than half a million car and motorcycle customers. The...
Swann Insurance has dropped its age cut-off for motorcycle insurance after a 76-year-old professor was denied insurance for his Indian...
No one likes to think of their mortality, especially vulnerable motorcycle riders, but the Motorcycle Council of NSW has organised...
(Sponsored post) Unexpected repairs are the bane of a motorcyclist’s life. No, we’re not talking about changing your tyres or brakes. Those are maintenance costs that you should have planned for. What we’re talking about here is when your chain snaps or you find out that rust has formed on...
(Sponsored loan article for our North American readers) Today, motorcycles are more popular because of their fuel efficiency and the...
(Contributed post) Bike insurance policy will protect the bike owner from various kinds of risks. It will fulfil the owner’s...
Contributed post for our North American readers Buying a motorcycle and hitting the open road is exciting. Filtering through different types of insurance and warranties? Not so much. Insurance costs money and doesn’t seem necessary – until you actually need it. The same can be said for additional levels of...
Contributed article If you are single with no direct dependents such as children or other close relatives, then it won’t...
If you are buying a used motorcycle, you should check to see if it is stolen, has money owing on...
How do you define good motorcycle insurance? Do you think that the best rate is always the cheapest rate? If you answer yes, you may want to research about motorcycle insurance in general. There are various things that can make motorcycle insurance from General.com great such as the following: Well-rounded...
Sponsored post If you want to take a weekend cruise in the country or go on a holiday up north,...
A rider has successfully sued his local council and a traffic management company for compensation to repair his Triumph Rocket...
There is nothing more thrilling than purchasing a new motorbike, but it can be easy to forget about a few of the not-so-glamorous aspects. One of these is making sure that you have adequate protection in place in case you have an accident and write-off your bike or it is...
Millennials are not interested in motorcycles, but could be enticed if they could share rides or have the option of...
Everybody would love to have inexpensive bike insurance, but how do you get lower premiums? The following are five simple...
There are some big differences between driving a motorcycle and driving a car. So insurance for your car or your bike is also very different, especially in America which has special insurance circumstances. (This report was compiled and supplied specifically for American riders, but some of the principles may apply...
Have you ever had trouble making your claim with an insurance company after a motorcycle crash? British company Claim Mate...
If you are doing your tax return right now, you may be able to claim your motorcycle as an expense,...
Much like the used car market, the second-hand motorcycle market is rife with scams. Many sellers attempt to shift bikes which are unsafe to drive, have a hidden history and could even be stolen, or they will attempt to steal your money from you before disappearing for good. The used...
Motorcycle videographer Jacob Laukaitis was hit by a drunk driver in Thailand and required $10,000 in plastic surgery which his...
Riders will be able to import a new motorcycle or other vehicle from 2018 without having to deal with a dealer...
It sounds like a bargain to import a motorcycle from overseas where they may be cheaper, but there are also pitfalls for riders. Bruce Hartwig, consultant to Queensland Imports, which is one of about 14 federally registered workshops for complying imported used vehicles, says the easiest and cheapest motorcycles to...
The worst time to buy a new motorcycle is obviously just before it is heavily discounted. But how can you...
The example of a Melbourne rider having his 2015 Ducati 899 Panigale stolen in a crafty scam is a timely warning about...
Getting good value and relevant coverage in motorcycle insurance is a tricky business, but with some help from our friends at review.com, here are some handy tips to help you. Some of the references may refer only to American insurance, whereas some terms may differ from Australia, for example third-party....
Have you ever seen ads for motorcycles that say something like “hurry now, this deal is for a strictly limited...
While the car industry has up to seven-year warranties, the bulk of the motorcycle industry offers only two-year warranties. Isn’t...
The motorcycle industry has changed substantially over the past decade with multi-dealerships and most of it has been in favour of the customer, writes MBW contributor and former motorcycle dealer Marty Thompson: I have been involved in the motor industry since 1987 and seen it change significantly, mostly for the...
Australia is considering stronger consumer laws covering seriously defective vehicles that could go as far as US Lemon Laws but...
It seems strange that anyone who buys a motorbike could possibly regret it, but many do feel “buyer’s remorse” that...
If you’ve ever dreamed of buying your dream bike at a motorcycle auction, check out our tips to make sure you don’t get caught out buying a dud or spending too much. Auctions can be a fun experience and you can land yourself a real bargain. However, there are many...
After two recent controversial articles looking at improving the sales experience from the point of view of the customer and...
Have you ever been in the market for a motorcycle and found the sales man condescending, uninterested, ill-informed, pushy and...
If you are a good customer, behave yourself, smell ok and act intelligently, you have a better chance of scoring a good deal. We have already given our top 10 tips to salesmen on how to treat customers properly. Now it’s time for customers to learn what salespeople expect and what...
We know you’re busy this weekend out riding, but with Valentine’s Day looming down on us, we’ve saved you some...
5 savvy tips to secure your motorbike finance in 2016 When it comes to riding, most of us are preoccupied...
Mrs Motorbike Writer has very kindly put together this Top 10 Christmas gift ideas guide to help you save time and money if you’re celebrating Christmas this year. If you want to spend more time with your bike or out riding, instead of queuing up in stores and battling the crowds, in...
One of the first things many people do after a divorce is to buy something expensive, adventurous and impulsive, like...
So you’ve read part one of our Second Motorbike series and have found a way to get your beloved to...
Our global survey revealed that almost half of our readers have more than second motorbike or even a third bike or more! So we’ve asked around a few of our multi-bike-owning readers to find out how they managed to wangle it past the Treasurer, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Minister for...
When you buy a new motorcycle, it’s always in the back of your mind how much value it will retain...
There’s plenty to think about when choosing a motorcycle loan, so we asked finance expert Kevin Bolton* for his advice to...
We looked at preparations necessary to sell your motorcycle in the first article in a two-part series and now we look at the various methods of selling your bike. We have gone to the experts for advice, including RACQ technical officer Steve Spalding, Glass’s Guide and several retailers. Private sale: We all think private...
A highly competitive market is keeping new motorcycle prices low which is great news if you are buying, but bad...
Even cheap motorcycles can have exorbitant insurance costs – but why? When it comes to motorcycle insurance, we believe that...
If you’re buying, selling, insuring, financing or claiming your bike on tax, it’s vital that you have an accurate present and future idea of what your bike is worth from a reliable bike valuation provider. Glass’s Guide has been the market leader in the Australian automotive landscape since its inception more than...
A British rider now faces thousands of dollars in insurance claims after a man who bought his Kawasaki ZX10R had a...