Ridin', wrenchin' and shootin'
Brandon Wright was just out for a ride on his bike when a driver suddenly steered his BMW into Wright’s path as he turned out of a parking lot. In an attempt to avoid a more serious crash, Wright laid down his bike and he and the bike slid under...
If your motorcycle is expensive, fast or features lots of classy add-ons and equipment, then you can guarantee you’ll pay more for your insurance coverage. It’s just a fact of life. Why, you ask? It’s because the insurer would have more to replace in the event of an accident. If...
The first rider involved in the initial MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study hit the road equipped with a fully instrumented, data-collecting bike from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute this week. In what marks the start of a year-long research project, each of the 100 bikes which are regularly ridden in...
1. The Make and Model of Your Bike Matter As with your car insurance, the type of vehicle you plan to insure has a critical impact on the final monthly price of your insurance premiums. The more expensive a bike is to repair or replace, the higher your insurance premium...
Motorcycle Crash Video As anyone who has ridden a motorcycle for any length of time on the road will tell you, the drivers behind the wheels of cars just don’t see you. Traffic conditions, distracted drivers and weather conditions will all conspire to leave you with a nasty case of...
What’s the real world challenge you face when you buy motorcycle insurance as opposed to the process for insuring your car? We’ll attempt to demystify the process a touch. Insurance rates are generally calculated according to the type of vehicle in question, the age of the person operating it, and...