A British rider now faces thousands of dollars in insurance claims after a man who bought his Kawasaki ZX10R had a...
If you’re buying, selling, insuring, financing or claiming your bike on tax, it’s vital that you have an accurate present...
Even cheap motorcycles can have exorbitant insurance costs – but why? When it comes to motorcycle insurance, we believe that it’s because most insurance companies don’t really want to know about motorcycles, deeming them too risky and too small an item to be worthwhile. Many companies will usually give you an expensive...
A highly competitive market is keeping new motorcycle prices low which is great news if you are buying, but bad...
We looked at preparations necessary to sell your motorcycle in the first article in a two-part series and now we look at...
There’s plenty to think about when choosing a motorcycle loan, so we asked finance expert Kevin Bolton* for his advice to make sure you get the best loan for your individual circumstances. Five Key Factors to Consider When Shopping for a Motorcycle Loan: 1. Interest Rates Rates are the main yardstick...
When you buy a new motorcycle, it’s always in the back of your mind how much value it will retain...
Our global survey revealed that almost half of our readers have more than second motorbike or even a third bike...
So you’ve read part one of our Second Motorbike series and have found a way to get your beloved to permit you to buy a second bike. Now the hard part starts: What to buy! This may already have been decided if your reasoning to your partner for a second...
One of the first things many people do after a divorce is to buy something expensive, adventurous and impulsive, like...
Mrs Motorbike Writer has very kindly put together this Top 10 Christmas gift ideas guide to help you save time and...
5 savvy tips to secure your motorbike finance in 2016 When it comes to riding, most of us are preoccupied with getting out on to the road. Before you can commit your rubber to bitumen, you’ll need to finance your new (or used!) bike. Thanks to Savvy Motorbike Finance (recognised...
We know you’re busy this weekend out riding, but with Valentine’s Day looming down on us, we’ve saved you some...
If you are a good customer, behave yourself, smell ok and act intelligently, you have a better chance of scoring...
Have you ever been in the market for a motorcycle and found the sales man condescending, uninterested, ill-informed, pushy and male? Yes, that’s right – salesman. There are very few saleswomen in the motorcycle industry, which is unfortunate as they may be little more sensitive to customers. The two archetypal...
After two recent controversial articles looking at improving the sales experience from the point of view of the customer and...
If you’ve ever dreamed of buying your dream bike at a motorcycle auction, check out our tips to make sure...
It seems strange that anyone who buys a motorbike could possibly regret it, but many do feel “buyer’s remorse” that they have bought the wrong bike or got the wrong deal. Motoring industry experts say it is one of the biggest problems in keeping customer loyalty. That’s why some motorcycle...
Australia is considering stronger consumer laws covering seriously defective vehicles that could go as far as US Lemon Laws but...
The motorcycle industry has changed substantially over the past decade with multi-dealerships and most of it has been in favour...
While the car industry has up to seven-year warranties, the bulk of the motorcycle industry offers only two-year warranties. Isn’t it about time motorcyclists were offered the same sort of cover as car drivers? You may say that riders are tougher on their bikes than most car drivers, but Yamaha offers...
Have you ever seen ads for motorcycles that say something like “hurry now, this deal is for a strictly limited...
Getting good value and relevant coverage in motorcycle insurance is a tricky business, but with some help from our friends...
The example of a Melbourne rider having his 2015 Ducati 899 Panigale stolen in a crafty scam is a timely warning about selling privately, especially online. In the case of Melbourne rider Steve Williams who advertised his bike online with Gumtree, the prospective rider arrived in a car and asked for a...
The worst time to buy a new motorcycle is obviously just before it is heavily discounted. But how can you...
It sounds like a bargain to import a motorcycle from overseas where they may be cheaper, but there are also...
Riders will be able to import a new motorcycle or other vehicle from 2018 without having to deal with a dealer so long as the model is not already imported into Australia. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has warned that the Federal Government move will take out the “buyer...
Motorcycle videographer Jacob Laukaitis was hit by a drunk driver in Thailand and required $10,000 in plastic surgery which his...
Much like the used car market, the second-hand motorcycle market is rife with scams. Many sellers attempt to shift bikes...
If you are doing your tax return right now, you may be able to claim your motorcycle as an expense, but you will have little chance of buying a new motorcycle via a novated lease. You can’t make legitimate claims on your motorcycle if you just use it to commute...
Have you ever had trouble making your claim with an insurance company after a motorcycle crash? British company Claim Mate...
There are some big differences between driving a motorcycle and driving a car. So insurance for your car or your...
Everybody would love to have inexpensive bike insurance, but how do you get lower premiums? The following are five simple tips you can use to help British riders save money on their bike insurance. 1. Use your garage Garaging your bike at home is one of the better ways to...
Millennials are not interested in motorcycles, but could be enticed if they could share rides or have the option of...
There is nothing more thrilling than purchasing a new motorbike, but it can be easy to forget about a few...
A rider has successfully sued his local council and a traffic management company for compensation to repair his Triumph Rocket III after crashing in gravel left on roadworks. Unfortunately, both claims came with non-disclosure clauses, so we can’t name the rider, council, and company, nor imply liability to any party....
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How do you define good motorcycle insurance? Do you think that the best rate is always the cheapest rate? If...
If you are buying a used motorcycle, you should check to see if it is stolen, has money owing on it, has been written off in a crash or has been damaged in a flood or storm. Buyers used to check the state-based REVS (Register of Encumbered Vehicles) or VSR...
Contributed article If you are single with no direct dependents such as children or other close relatives, then it won’t...