A British rider now faces thousands of dollars in insurance claims after a man who bought his Kawasaki ZX10R had a...
Motorcycle videographer Jacob Laukaitis was hit by a drunk driver in Thailand and required $10,000 in plastic surgery which his...
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...
The motorcycle industry has changed substantially over the past decade with multi-dealerships and most of it has been in favour...
Have you ever had trouble making your claim with an insurance company after a motorcycle crash? British company Claim Mate...
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...
The worst time to buy a new motorcycle is obviously just before it is heavily discounted. But how can you...
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 from being bought by someone else while you sort out your finances to make sure you have enough money in your savings account to accommodate a large purchase. You may...
There are some big differences between driving a motorcycle and driving a car. So insurance for your car or your...
How do you define good motorcycle insurance? Do you think that the best rate is always the cheapest rate? If...
Much like the used car market, the second-hand motorcycle market is rife with scams. Many sellers attempt to shift bikes which are unsafe to drive, have a hidden history and could even be stolen, or they will attempt to steal your money from you before disappearing for good. The used...
If you are a good customer, behave yourself, smell ok and act intelligently, you have a better chance of scoring...
No one likes to think of their mortality, especially vulnerable motorcycle riders, but the Motorcycle Council of NSW has organised...
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...
(Sponsored post) Unexpected repairs are the bane of a motorcyclist’s life. No, we’re not talking about changing your tyres or...
How to Get a Motorcycle Loan and Avoid the Stress: This contributed guide will help you secure a loan for...
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...
5 savvy tips to secure your motorbike finance in 2016 When it comes to riding, most of us are preoccupied...
Contributed post for our North American readers Buying a motorcycle and hitting the open road is exciting. Filtering through different...
Getting good value and relevant coverage in motorcycle insurance is a tricky business, but with some help from our friends at review.com, here are some handy tips to help you. Some of the references may refer only to American insurance, whereas some terms may differ from Australia, for example third-party....
When you buy a new motorcycle, it’s always in the back of your mind how much value it will retain...
A North Carolina Harley rider has been awarded $US4m (almost $A6m) after a crash with a driver who failed to...
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...
Riders all around Australia are being offered discounted national roadside assistance coverage thanks to the collaboration of the Motorcycle Council...
Mrs Motorbike Writer has very kindly put together this Top 10 Christmas gift ideas guide to help you save time and...
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...
Australia is considering stronger consumer laws covering seriously defective vehicles that could go as far as US Lemon Laws but...
A major Australian insurance company has launched a “free” check on the history of used motorcycles and other vehicles so...
Any rider who was sold “worthless add-on insurance”, such as an extended warranty, when they bought their bike through a dealer may be eligible for a refund. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission says the worthless additions were sold to more than half a million car and motorcycle customers. The...
By Cyndy Lane: Traveler, Blogger, Writer, Loves to write about personal travel experiences If you are the proud owner and rider of...
The world’s first pay-as-you-ride insurance scheme has launched in America allowing leisure and seasonal riders and those who own more...
(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...
Everybody would love to have inexpensive bike insurance, but how do you get lower premiums? The following are five simple...
A highly competitive market is keeping new motorcycle prices low which is great news if you are buying, but bad...
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...
It sounds like a bargain to import a motorcycle from overseas where they may be cheaper, but there are also...
One of the first things many people do after a divorce is to buy something expensive, adventurous and impulsive, like...
(Contributed post) Bike insurance policy will protect the bike owner from various kinds of risks. It will fulfil the owner’s obligation as per the law. You should buy at least a third-party (or liability policy) to ply on public roads. It is very much important to renew the policy to...
If you are buying a used motorcycle, you should check to see if it is stolen, has money owing on...