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Does a motorbike make financial sense?
A motorbike is so much cheaper and I really didn't want to have to endure weeks of driving lessons to then not be able to afford the car insurance
Rosy Webb, motorcyclist -
Does a motorbike make financial sense?
When the economy collapsed there was a real drop in interest in motorcycles, but there has been major growth in the 50-125cc market
James Miller, technical manager at Lexham Insurance Consultants -
Does a motorbike make financial sense?
Scooter insurance prices haven't gone up in line with that of car insurance, but third-party claims are on the increase, and whiplash claims caused by scooters are on the up
James Miller, technical manager at Lexham Insurance Consultants -
How to make the most of your motorbike
You can spend all the money you like on equipment and have the best scooter or moped in the world, but there's no substitute for good tuition
Mike Loydall, training and safety consultant at Get On -
How to make the most of your motorbike
A really good pair of gloves is essential, they should provide plenty of grip and warmth. If they're massively bulky and you can't feel anything, then that's no good
Mike Loydall, training and safety consultant at Get On
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To obtain a quote, fill out our simple-to-use forms with your basic personal details, plus information on the bike to be insured and the riders you want on the policy. Be ready to input the number plate (if known), your length of no claims bonus, the type of use the vehicle will be put to, annual mileage, details of accidents and/or convictions in the last five years and of your occupation.
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To find out more about such areas try our motorbike insurance guides, where you'll also find the answers to frequently asked questions. Read more about the factors influencing insurance price, the types of bike insurance, excesses, paperwork, policy add-ons, security, modifications, riding other motorcycles, whether no claims bonuses can be transferred to and from cars, and cover for passengers.
Our guides offer information on Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), travelling abroad, and the gear you need for riding, and we've got dedicated pages for scooters and mopeds. You can also try our top tips for finding cheap motorbike insurance… and remember that every month 10 bike customers win their policy for free! Just buy your insurance through us and you're automatically entered into the prize draw.
Did you know...?
- Motorcycles account for 1% of Britain's road traffic, but bikers suffer 20% of all fatalities on the road
- Car drivers can pass the driving theory test without answering a single question about bikers
- Four-stroke engines run on petrol, but you'll need a mixture of oil and petrol for a two-stroke
