Contributed post for our North American readers Buying a motorcycle and hitting the open road is exciting. Filtering through different...
(Contributed post) Bike insurance policy will protect the bike owner from various kinds of risks. It will fulfil the owner’s...
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...
We looked at preparations necessary to sell your motorcycle in the first article in a two-part series and now we look at...
(Sponsored post) Unexpected repairs are the bane of a motorcyclist’s life. No, we’re not talking about changing your tyres or...
(Contributed post) Although not all are motor freaks, having a ride for oneself is almost everyone’s dream. The beauty that lay in your garage can take you on through the roadblocks of your daily life and also to the unexplored places beyond the pines. While some are motor geeks, some...
A highly competitive market is keeping new motorcycle prices low which is great news if you are buying, but bad...
Swann Insurance has dropped its age cut-off for motorcycle insurance after a 76-year-old professor was denied insurance for his Indian...
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...
5 savvy tips to secure your motorbike finance in 2016 When it comes to riding, most of us are preoccupied...
A British rider now faces thousands of dollars in insurance claims after a man who bought his Kawasaki ZX10R had a...
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...
Over the course of a given year, more than a million UK riders elect to insure their bikes. A survey by...
Getting good value and relevant coverage in motorcycle insurance is a tricky business, but with some help from our friends...
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...
By Cyndy Lane: Traveler, Blogger, Writer, Loves to write about personal travel experiences If you are the proud owner and rider of...
Motorcycle videographer Jacob Laukaitis was hit by a drunk driver in Thailand and required $10,000 in plastic surgery which his...
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...
The worst time to buy a new motorcycle is obviously just before it is heavily discounted. But how can you...
Mrs Motorbike Writer has very kindly put together this Top 10 Christmas gift ideas guide to help you save time and...
The world’s first pay-as-you-ride insurance scheme has launched in America allowing leisure and seasonal riders and those who own more tan one motorcycle to reduce their insurance costs. It makes a lot of sense and we hope it takes off in Australia where you have limited options to reducing your...
Riders all around Australia are being offered discounted national roadside assistance coverage thanks to the collaboration of the Motorcycle Council...
So you’ve read part one of our Second Motorbike series and have found a way to get your beloved to...
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...
Much like the used car market, the second-hand motorcycle market is rife with scams. Many sellers attempt to shift bikes...
There’s plenty to think about when choosing a motorcycle loan, so we asked finance expert Kevin Bolton* for his advice to...
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...
Riders will be able to import a new motorcycle or other vehicle from 2018 without having to deal with a dealer...
Australia is considering stronger consumer laws covering seriously defective vehicles that could go as far as US Lemon Laws but...
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,...
How to Get a Motorcycle Loan and Avoid the Stress: This contributed guide will help you secure a loan for...
A rider has successfully sued his local council and a traffic management company for compensation to repair his Triumph Rocket...
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...
Have you ever seen ads for motorcycles that say something like “hurry now, this deal is for a strictly limited...
If you’re buying, selling, insuring, financing or claiming your bike on tax, it’s vital that you have an accurate present...
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...
No one likes to think of their mortality, especially vulnerable motorcycle riders, but the Motorcycle Council of NSW has organised...
Millennials are not interested in motorcycles, but could be enticed if they could share rides or have the option of...
(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...
There are some big differences between driving a motorcycle and driving a car. So insurance for your car or your...