A rider has successfully sued his local council and a traffic management company for compensation to repair his Triumph Rocket...
There can be several reasons for leaving a deposit on a motorcycle. The most common reason is to secure it...
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...
Mrs Motorbike Writer has very kindly put together this Top 10 Christmas gift ideas guide to help you save time and...
No one likes to think of their mortality, especially vulnerable motorcycle riders, but the Motorcycle Council of NSW has organised...
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...
(Contributed post for our Indian readers) Buying a motorcycle is a life goal that each one of us wishes to...
Have you ever had trouble making your claim with an insurance company after a motorcycle crash? British company Claim Mate...
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...
Contributed article If you are single with no direct dependents such as children or other close relatives, then it won’t...
There are some big differences between driving a motorcycle and driving a car. So insurance for your car or your...
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...
Millennials are not interested in motorcycles, but could be enticed if they could share rides or have the option of...
Any rider who was sold “worthless add-on insurance”, such as an extended warranty, when they bought their bike through a...
(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...
Getting good value and relevant coverage in motorcycle insurance is a tricky business, but with some help from our friends...
By Cyndy Lane: Traveler, Blogger, Writer, Loves to write about personal travel experiences If you are the proud owner and rider of...
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...
If you’re buying, selling, insuring, financing or claiming your bike on tax, it’s vital that you have an accurate present...
The worst time to buy a new motorcycle is obviously just before it is heavily discounted. But how can you...
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...
(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...
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...
How to Get a Motorcycle Loan and Avoid the Stress: This contributed guide will help you secure a loan for...
If you are a good customer, behave yourself, smell ok and act intelligently, you have a better chance of scoring...
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...
The example of a Melbourne rider having his 2015 Ducati 899 Panigale stolen in a crafty scam is a timely warning about...
Over the course of a given year, more than a million UK riders elect to insure their bikes. A survey by...
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...
Have you ever seen ads for motorcycles that say something like “hurry now, this deal is for a strictly limited...
Our global survey revealed that almost half of our readers have more than second motorbike or even a third bike...
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...
Riders all around Australia are being offered discounted national roadside assistance coverage thanks to the collaboration of the Motorcycle Council...
A British rider now faces thousands of dollars in insurance claims after a man who bought his Kawasaki ZX10R had a...
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...
Motorcycle videographer Jacob Laukaitis was hit by a drunk driver in Thailand and required $10,000 in plastic surgery which his...
Riders will be able to import a new motorcycle or other vehicle from 2018 without having to deal with a dealer...
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...
(Sponsored loan article for our North American readers) Today, motorcycles are more popular because of their fuel efficiency and the...