(Sponsored loan article for our North American readers) Today, motorcycles are more popular because of their fuel efficiency and the...
5 savvy tips to secure your motorbike finance in 2016 When it comes to riding, most of us are preoccupied...
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...
Have you ever been in the market for a motorcycle and found the sales man condescending, uninterested, ill-informed, pushy and...
Much like the used car market, the second-hand motorcycle market is rife with scams. Many sellers attempt to shift bikes...
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...
Contributed post for our North American readers Buying a motorcycle and hitting the open road is exciting. Filtering through different...
Australia is considering stronger consumer laws covering seriously defective vehicles that could go as far as US Lemon Laws but...
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%....
(Contributed post for our Indian readers) Buying a motorcycle is a life goal that each one of us wishes to...
A rider has successfully sued his local council and a traffic management company for compensation to repair his Triumph Rocket...
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...
If you’re buying, selling, insuring, financing or claiming your bike on tax, it’s vital that you have an accurate present...
Have you ever seen ads for motorcycles that say something like “hurry now, this deal is for a strictly limited...
A major Australian insurance company has launched a “free” check on the history of used motorcycles and other vehicles so you don’t buy a lemon. 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...
Any rider who was sold “worthless add-on insurance”, such as an extended warranty, when they bought their bike through a...
Our global survey revealed that almost half of our readers have more than second motorbike or even a third bike...
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...
Motorcycle videographer Jacob Laukaitis was hit by a drunk driver in Thailand and required $10,000 in plastic surgery which his...
By Cyndy Lane: Traveler, Blogger, Writer, Loves to write about personal travel experiences If you are the proud owner and rider of...
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...
If you are doing your tax return right now, you may be able to claim your motorcycle as an expense,...
So you’ve read part one of our Second Motorbike series and have found a way to get your beloved to...
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...
(Contributed post) Although not all are motor freaks, having a ride for oneself is almost everyone’s dream. The beauty that...
There are some big differences between driving a motorcycle and driving a car. So insurance for your car or your...
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...
There can be several reasons for leaving a deposit on a motorcycle. The most common reason is to secure it...
(Contributed post) Bike insurance policy will protect the bike owner from various kinds of risks. It will fulfil the owner’s...
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...
If you can afford to pay cash for your next motorcycle, that’s great, but if you need finance, there are...
Have you ever had trouble making your claim with an insurance company after a motorcycle crash? British company Claim Mate...
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...
When you buy a new motorcycle, it’s always in the back of your mind how much value it will retain...
A British rider now faces thousands of dollars in insurance claims after a man who bought his Kawasaki ZX10R had a...
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...
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A North Carolina Harley rider has been awarded $US4m (almost $A6m) after a crash with a driver who failed to...
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...
The worst time to buy a new motorcycle is obviously just before it is heavily discounted. But how can you...