Published: 26 March, 2019
Time to buy a new bike? If you are looking to purchase a second-hand motorbike, you may be concerned that it could have potential problems or defects just waiting to be uncovered. Whilst buying any kind of second hand or…
Published: 26 March, 2019
This isn’t just another guide that tells you to check every component of the motorcycle and ensure it’s not corroded and not damaged. This is a real-world buyer’s guide designed to help you purchase a great second-hand motorcycle, not a…
Published: 26 March, 2019
A pre-registered (pre-reg) bike is a motorcycle or scooter that has been registered (often by the dealer, sometimes by the finance company) but it has never been owned or ridden by a member of the public. Why do dealers pre-reg…
Published: 26 March, 2019
Motorcycle insurance groups range from 1 to 17 for a majority of insurers. The lower the number, the cheaper that motorbike or scooter is likely to be to insure. When you’re comparing motorbikes during the buying process, it’s worth thinking…
Published: 26 March, 2019
How is motorcycle insurance calculated? Just like in the car world, motorcycles and scooters are grouped by the insurance companies to help them calculate your insurance premium. A bike’s group will have a pivotal effect on the premium you are…
Published: 26 March, 2019
In order to enjoy the awesome power of your bike on the road, it must be insured. This is a legal requirement, and quite frankly, there are no excuses not to hold valid insurance for your bike. Road tax, insurance,…
Published: 26 March, 2019
Need A Release From Your Finance Agreement? How Can Voluntary Termination (VT) Help? Just because it is easy to obtain finance for your next bike purchase, it doesn’t necessarily mean you should. In a matter of minutes, you can be…
Published: 26 March, 2019
Yes, it’s not just new motorcycles and scooters that are available with finance packages like HP and PCP. You can spread the cost of a used motorcycle with monthly payments and the most common options are HP and PCP. Most…
Published: 26 March, 2019
These days it is easier than ever to finance your new motorbike purchase. Whether you are buying new or used, looking to pay a deposit or to spread the cost of your finance over a fixed period, there is an…
Published: 26 March, 2019
You have no doubt heard the expression “that bike’s a bit torquey” during your years as a motorcycle enthusiast, but have you ever wondered just what it means? To clear this up, let us explain just exactly what the word…
Published: 26 March, 2019
Horsepower, often referred to as BHP (brake horse power) is a term commonly used when it comes to describing the peak power of a car or motorbike. Is it really to do with horses though? Where did the term come…
Published: 26 March, 2019
Do they make motorcycle run-flat tyres? In the car world, run-flat tyres have been the mainstay for over a decade. Can you believe that the first ‘run flat tyre’ was introduced by Michelin in 1934? It was designed for military…
Published: 26 March, 2019
Track Day Insurance Providers Track days are fast, furious and a whole lot of fun. But, like all the good things in life, they can have potential downsides that as a rider, you should try to insure against. The high…
Published: 26 March, 2019
Your Guide To Every Type Of Motorcycle Insurance Cover, Ever! For every bike, there is the perfect rider, and for every rider there is the perfect insurance policy to suit. From fully comprehensive to short term one-day cover, there will…
Published: 26 March, 2019
Motorcycle insurance groups range from 1 to 17 but the majority of Maxi Scooters are in the mid-range. What a maxi-scooter is, is a long debated question but we’ve had a good go at the definition of a maxi scooter…
Published: 27 March, 2019
Your Provisional Driving Licence – Everything You Need To Know If you are thinking of starting your journey as a motorcyclist here in the UK, you will need to apply for a provisional driving licence before you can hit the…
Published: 27 March, 2019
Motorcycle test fees Motorcycle test fees are charged separately, meaning that you will usually have a new fee to pay every time you move from one test to another. As of 2018, the following costs apply: Cost Of Theory…
Published: 27 March, 2019
What Is The Motorcycle Theory Test? Your motorcycle theory test is a computer based test, devised by the government, and offered at various locations throughout the UK. Anyone wanting a full bike licence must have a motorcycle theory test…
Published: 27 March, 2019
Has Your Bike Been Pinched? Our Guide To What to do if you have your motorbike stolen With motorbike thefts up as much as 44% since 2014, it remains a sad fact that if not properly secured or alarmed, they…
Published: 27 March, 2019
Accidents happen, at home, at work and on the road. If you are involved in an accident or collision on your motorbike, you may not know how to handle the situation, or where to turn to for help. Our simple…
Published: 27 March, 2019
Looking For Motorbike Insurance Quotes? We’ll get straight the point with this one. If you are looking for motorbike insurance, you can ask your car or home insurance provider if they can help, or cut out the middleman and…
Published: 27 March, 2019
The best way to attract more interest and find a buyer when selling your motorcycle is to write a proper advert. Whether you’re listing your bike on eBay or Gumtree or taking out an ad with BikeTrader or sticking a…
Published: 27 March, 2019
When you’re looking at selling your motorcycle, it’s important to know what it’s worth. Price it too high and you’ll be wasting your time. Price it too low and you’ll be shooting yourself in the foot. There is no reliable…
Published: 27 March, 2019
We’ve all seen those WeBuyAnyCar adverts on primetime TV, with James Corden’s voiceover along the lines of: “Value your time? Enter your car reg now at WeBuyAnyCar.com” So it’s not surprising to see a few enterprising individuals starting a motorcycle…
