Mrs Motorbike Writer has very kindly put together this Top 10 Christmas gift ideas guide to help you save time and...
When you buy a new motorcycle, it’s always in the back of your mind how much value it will retain...
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...
No one likes to think of their mortality, especially vulnerable motorcycle riders, but the Motorcycle Council of NSW has organised...
It seems strange that anyone who buys a motorbike could possibly regret it, but many do feel “buyer’s remorse” that...
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...
Any rider who was sold “worthless add-on insurance”, such as an extended warranty, when they bought their bike through a...
Getting good value and relevant coverage in motorcycle insurance is a tricky business, but with some help from our friends...
A British rider now faces thousands of dollars in insurance claims after a man who bought his Kawasaki ZX10R had a fatal crash. And there is a lesson in this for all riders. A loophole in the British insurance law means 48-year-old Paul Duffy may be liable for all costs involved...
Australia is considering stronger consumer laws covering seriously defective vehicles that could go as far as US Lemon Laws but...
One of the first things many people do after a divorce is to buy something expensive, adventurous and impulsive, like...
There’s plenty to think about when choosing a motorcycle loan, so we asked finance expert Kevin Bolton* for his advice to make sure you get the best loan for your individual circumstances. Five Key Factors to Consider When Shopping for a Motorcycle Loan: 1. Interest Rates Rates are the main yardstick...
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The world’s first pay-as-you-ride insurance scheme has launched in America allowing leisure and seasonal riders and those who own more...
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...
(Sponsored post) Unexpected repairs are the bane of a motorcyclist’s life. No, we’re not talking about changing your tyres or...
5 savvy tips to secure your motorbike finance in 2016 When it comes to riding, most of us are preoccupied...
(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...
We looked at preparations necessary to sell your motorcycle in the first article in a two-part series and now we look at...
A major Australian insurance company has launched a “free” check on the history of used motorcycles and other vehicles so...
How to Get a Motorcycle Loan and Avoid the Stress: This contributed guide will help you secure a loan for your new motorcycle. Riding a motorcycle seems fun and adventurous, but it’s harder than most people think. For those thinking about buying a motorcycle, consider taking lessons first. There is a...
Have you ever been in the market for a motorcycle and found the sales man condescending, uninterested, ill-informed, pushy and...
Millennials are not interested in motorcycles, but could be enticed if they could share rides or have the option of...
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...
Over the course of a given year, more than a million UK riders elect to insure their bikes. A survey by...
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 are buying a used motorcycle, you should check to see if it is stolen, has money owing on...
The worst time to buy a new motorcycle is obviously just before it is heavily discounted. But how can you...
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...
Motorcycle videographer Jacob Laukaitis was hit by a drunk driver in Thailand and required $10,000 in plastic surgery which his...
A highly competitive market is keeping new motorcycle prices low which is great news if you are buying, but bad...
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...
There can be several reasons for leaving a deposit on a motorcycle. The most common reason is to secure it...
If you’ve ever dreamed of buying your dream bike at a motorcycle auction, check out our tips to make sure...
There are some big differences between driving a motorcycle and driving a car. So insurance for your car or your bike is also very different, especially in America which has special insurance circumstances. (This report was compiled and supplied specifically for American riders, but some of the principles may apply...
We know you’re busy this weekend out riding, but with Valentine’s Day looming down on us, we’ve saved you some...
Contributed post for our North American readers Buying a motorcycle and hitting the open road is exciting. Filtering through different...
If you are a good customer, behave yourself, smell ok and act intelligently, you have a better chance of scoring a good deal. We have already given our top 10 tips to salesmen on how to treat customers properly. Now it’s time for customers to learn what salespeople expect and what...
If you’re buying, selling, insuring, financing or claiming your bike on tax, it’s vital that you have an accurate present...