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...
By Cyndy Lane: Traveler, Blogger, Writer, Loves to write about personal travel experiences If you are the proud owner and rider of a motorcycle, you will know how important it is to have insurance coverage in place. Insurance provides protection against a range of incidents such as accidents, theft, fire, damage, and...
(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...
Riders all around Australia are being offered discounted national roadside assistance coverage thanks to the collaboration of the Motorcycle Council of NSW and Australian 24/7 Roadside Services. The service is labelled Motorcycle Assist Australia, providing two levels of cover, a premium service for $99/year, normally $150, and a special basic...
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...
Over the course of a given year, more than a million UK riders elect to insure their bikes. A survey by Devitt Insurance revealed that, for most of the year, renewals are in steady decline, punctuated by an abrupt threefold rise in March, from 4.4% of respondents to just over 13.5%....
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...
Swann Insurance has dropped its age cut-off for motorcycle insurance after a 76-year-old professor was denied insurance for his Indian Scout motorcycle last year. Dr Marcus Wigan had been trying to enter an online Swann Insurance MotoGP competition in which entrants only had to apply for a quote. The competition...
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...
(Sponsored loan article for our North American readers) Today, motorcycles are more popular because of their fuel efficiency and the cost advantage. Kelley Blue Book estimates the average cost of a new car to be $US36,270. In comparison, you can bring home a new motorcycle for less than $5000. Motorcycles...
(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...
Contributed article If you are single with no direct dependents such as children or other close relatives, then it won’t be as beneficial to get life insurance. But if you have a partner and children, then a life insurance policy is a good way to extend your love and care...
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...
Sponsored post If you want to take a weekend cruise in the country or go on a holiday up north, you should consider leasing a motorbike or car for the journey. It can be more practical to rent out leisure vehicles in the short term. For one, it’s much cheaper...
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...
Millennials are not interested in motorcycles, but could be enticed if they could share rides or have the option of leasing instead of buying, according to Wall St investment research company Bernstein Research. The company began looking at the motorcycle industry in the wake of several years of downward sales...
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...
Have you ever had trouble making your claim with an insurance company after a motorcycle crash? British company Claim Mate is coming to the rescue with service that “holds your hand” through the whole process, dealing with paperwork, legal issues and ensuring proper repairs. CEO Sam White says the service...
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...
Motorcycle videographer Jacob Laukaitis was hit by a drunk driver in Thailand and required $10,000 in plastic surgery which his insurance company did not want to pay. Jacob, of Lithuania, recorded himself every day and published the following video mini-documentary about his situation. Jacob thought he was properly insured by Nordic...
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...
The worst time to buy a new motorcycle is obviously just before it is heavily discounted. But how can you know when a discount promotion is imminent? Well, its’ a bit more complicated than getting college homework help online. Or you could rent a motorbike today. Imagine you just bought...
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...
Have you ever seen ads for motorcycles that say something like “hurry now, this deal is for a strictly limited time” and “stock is limited”? It’s a pretty standard promotion line and it’s both a lie and a truism. Of course stock is limited. No stock is unlimited. However, when...
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...
Australia is considering stronger consumer laws covering seriously defective vehicles that could go as far as US Lemon Laws but may not include motorcycles. Lemon Laws are consumer protection laws that provide a satisfactory repair, full refund or replacement product for a major consumer expense item such as a car, SUV or...
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...
After two recent controversial articles looking at improving the sales experience from the point of view of the customer and dealer, Motorbike Writer contributor and ex-dealer Marty Thompson gives his tips for getting the best deal: A recent discussion on Facebook after those two MBW articles from a disgruntled female...
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...
We know you’re busy this weekend out riding, but with Valentine’s Day looming down on us, we’ve saved you some time by curating a list of 5 gift ideas for him and her that are sure to go down a treat. However, if you really want to spoil your beloved (your...
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...
One of the first things many people do after a divorce is to buy something expensive, adventurous and impulsive, like a motorcycle, says psychologist and reborn rider Sharon Ledger. “A surge of adrenalin can make you feel very alive. It is often seen as an antidote for boredom or unhappiness.”...
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...
When you buy a new motorcycle, it’s always in the back of your mind how much value it will retain when – not if – it comes time to buy your next bike. The good news is that if you are into cruisers, sports bikes, Harley-Davidsons, BMWs or Japanese bikes,...
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...
A highly competitive market is keeping new motorcycle prices low which is great news if you are buying, but bad news if you are trying to sell your motorcycle. Getting a decent price for your much-loved bike can be difficult but there are a number of things you can do to maximise resale value...
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...
A British rider now faces thousands of dollars in insurance claims after a man who bought his Kawasaki ZX10R had a fatal crash. And there is a lesson in this for all riders. A loophole in the British insurance law means 48-year-old Paul Duffy may be liable for all costs involved...