The Suzuki GSX-R600: One of the cheapest to insure 600cc sports bikes
Top 10 motorcycle insurance bargains
By James Keen -
First rides & tests
26 July 2010 13:30
Motorcycle insurance costs are an important consideration for any bike buyer. That's why over the past few months MCN has been highlighting some of the best cheap-to-insure motorcycles out there.
We've compared insurance groups on key models across all categories to find the bikes that are the cheapest to insure compared to their rivals. For example: an Aprilia RSV Mille is an insurance group lower than the Fireblade, ZX-10R, GSX-R1000 and R1. So if you fancy a 1000cc sportsbike, it's worth a look.
Here's our top 10 motorcycle insurance bargains, in no particular order:
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Yamaha XJ6
If you're in the market for a budget middleweight, the mini streetfighter XJ6 is super fun, comfy and easy to ride. It's also group 9 insurance, making it a bargain to insure - that's a group lower than the Suzuki Bandit 650 and Suzuki SV650.
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Aprilia Pegaso Factory
A 'Factory' Aprilia for less than 5 grand? Yep. The Pegaso Factory boasts a radial front brake with braided hoses, gold spoked rims, lots of trick carbon fibre bits and a racey paint scheme to match the RSV and Tuono. Plus it's only insurance group 9.
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BMW F800GS
Want an adventure bike but can't afford a full blown 1200GS? Then you're in luck, because not only is the 800cc version cheaper to buy, in many ways it's a better choice. Plus it's only group 11 insurance.
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Suzuki GSX-R600
Out of all the 600cc sports bikes on the market, the Suzuki GSX-R600 is not only one of the most road-baised, it's also one of the cheapest to insure at group 15 - lower than the Yamaha R6, Kawasaki ZX-6R and Honda CBR600R.
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Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron
For some, it just has to be a Harley-Davidson. The Sportster 883 is their most affordable model and cheap to insure. The blacked-out Iron 883 is one of the cleanest and coolest-looking cruisers on the market.
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Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Don't discount the Kawasaki Ninja 250R as just another learner bike, aimed at those starting out with a 33bhp restriction. It's a fun little bike in its own right, a fantastic and stylish (especially in Ninja green) city commuter and a bargain to run and insure.
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Triumph Daytona 675
Not only was the Triumph 675 MCN's sportsbike of the year 2009, it's also one of the cheapest to insure at group 15. That's a group lower than the Yamaha R6, Kawasaki ZX-6R and Honda CBR600RR.
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Honda CBF1000
The Honda CBF1000 is one of the unsung heroes of modern motorcycling. The ingredients are spot on - detuned Fireblade engine, easy handling and great ergonomics. It adds up to a bike thats fun to ride, unintimidating and a genuine all-rounder.
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Suzuki GSX650F
The Suzuki GSX650F may seem like just a Bandit with a fairing, but its mix of fun, practicality, performance and value for money makes it a winner - especially since it's cheap to insure too.
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Triumph Speed Triple
A 1050cc naked muscle bike might not be the first machine you think of when looking for cheap insurance, but compared to its rivals it's the cheap-to-insure option. The Yamaha FZ1, Honda CB1000R, Aprilia Tuono and Kawasaki Z1000 are all one insurance group higher.
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