How much more does it cost to insure a new bike?

Insuring a bike can often be a tedious and drawn out affair, trying to source the best deal for your wheels. It can be even more tiresome when you’re trying to buy a new bike but aren’t sure if you can afford the extra premium.

We put a number of differently styled new v old bikes against each other to see just how much more you’ll pay for a new machine.

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Yamaha R1

	2013 model £7725	2016 model £14,999
Quote	£206.75	£388.39
Excess	£650	£800

BMW R1200GS

	2013 model £8450	2016 model £12,185
Quote	£117.35	£161.60
Excess	£650	£650

Honda CBF125/CB125F

	2013 model £1425	2016 model £2699
Quote	£76.66	£77.49
Excess	£500	£550

Kawasaki ER6F

	2013 model £3500	2016 model £6049
Quote	£84.30	£98.62
Excess	£500	£500

Triumph Street Triple R

	2013 model £5150	2016 model £8199
Quote	£102.58	129.34
Excess	£650	£700

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All quotes shown are for a fictitious 45-year-old retail manager from East Yorkshire who has been riding since 1997 and has five years no-claims bonus. Quotes are for comprehensive cover for social, domestic and pleasure use only with an annual mileage of 3000-3999 miles. The bike is stored in a locked garage and protected by an approved chain and Datatag marking kit. Prices sourced in July 2015. The only changes made between searches are to the identity of the bike and its value. 

 

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