Sep
21
Motorcycle Transport
Filed Under Autos, Trucks and More
The Motorbike industry is one industry that doesn’t seem to be feeling the full force of the recession.More and more commuters are turning to two-wheeled transport as a cheaper alternative to cars and public transport.
Providing you are sensible with your choice of motorcycle and where it is kept overnight it really can be a comparatively cheap method of transport. Fuel costs are significantly lower than a car, motorbike insurance can be a fraction of the cost of a car policy and taxing a bike will hardly break the bank. Of course there are a number of negative factors to bare in mind such as the weather – riding a motorbike in the rain, snow or even just the cold can be a pretty uncomfortable experience. All of these arguments have counter-arguments, however – traffic jams no longer pose the problems they would if you commuted by car, parking is a doddle and, most importantly, ladies love a biker.
Obviously the above argument paints a rather rosy picture of owning a motorbike, but many of the advantages outlined above may not be applicable to new or inexperienced riders. For those people that have just passed their test the first insurance policy may be quite costly.
It is therefore recommended that you opt for a less powerful bike as this may help to bring your premiums down. For example, kawasaki motorbike insurance for a 600cc sports bike will most likely be significantly more expensive than suzuki motorbike insurance for a 125cc or 250cc cruiser.
If you don’t fancy the idea of and expenditure of taking your full motorbike test, there is another option. Compulsary Basic Training or CBT, when passed, will allow you to ride a bike of 125cc or below on an L plate, providing you have a valid full driving license. For those that don’t have a driving licence the limit is 50cc. The course takes a day, usually costs around
