Motorbike Insurance Guides

Welcome to MCN Compare’s insurance guides, brought to you by the biking experts of Motorcycle News and the MCN Compare Insurance Team. We’ve pulled together the best guidance from each of our teams on all the key insurance topics you need to know about, all in one handy place. So take a look or even bookmark us – our motorbike insurance guides will be here to make your life a bit easier whenever your thinking about all-things bike insurance.

Four wheels to two: Car Online Editor Curtis Moldrich turns to bikes during coronavirus

Four wheels to two: Car Online Editor Curtis Moldrich turns to bikes during coronavirus

Coronavirus has impacted lots of people in lots of ways, and right now – despite my background as a car …

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Coronavirus and your motorbike insurance

Coronavirus and your motorbike insurance

Coronavirus lockdowns affect every facet of life, and that includes motorcycling. For some, a fresh lockdown a…

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Motorcycle insurance write-off categories explained

Motorcycle insurance write-off categories explained

An insurance write-off is when you’ve had an accident and your bike is deemed too expensive to repair by…

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What you need to know about riding safely and legally off-road

What you need to know about riding safely and legally off-road

How to legally ride off-road in the UK With the popularity of adventure bikes showing no sign of stopping, an…

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Lock, Chain Cover! Met Police’s bike security drive explained

Lock, Chain Cover! Met Police’s bike security drive explained

Here at MCN Compare we’re keen to provide you with the best advice on how to keep your bike safe and sec…

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Why bike theft is still a concern and how we can combat it

Why bike theft is still a concern and how we can combat it

  Although stolen bike figures in some parts of the UK have improved, motorcycle theft remains a m…

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Will the new helmet safety standards affect my bike insurance?

Will the new helmet safety standards affect my bike insurance?

The current ECE 22.05 safety standard for motorbike helmets is due to be replaced by a much stricter standard …

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Is my motorbike insured? Your insurance FAQs answered

Is my motorbike insured? Your insurance FAQs answered

Motorcycle insurance can be confusing, and at times, frustrating. So, we've taken some of the most popula…

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Case study: When it’s bike insurance renewal time, it pays to shop around

Case study: When it’s bike insurance renewal time, it pays to shop around

When the times comes to renew your bike insurance, it’s common for the renewal quote to be considerably …

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Motorcycle accidents - your questions answered

Motorcycle accidents - your questions answered

Following the unfortunate event of a motorcycle accident there are many questions likely to be asked. Thankful…

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Insuring modified motorcycles

Insuring modified motorcycles

Unlike cars, bikes are far more likely to be modified in some way, so when you compare bike insurance be sure …

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How to ensure that your insurance cover is valid

How to ensure that your insurance cover is valid

Provide a correct home address Avoid doing more miles than you say and choosing an incorrect use class U…

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Scooter vs Moped – The difference between the two

Scooter vs Moped – The difference between the two

What is a moped The evolution of the moped So, what about scooters What licenses are needed to ride a…

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How can theft security affect your bike insurance?

How can theft security affect your bike insurance?

There’s a huge range of security systems out there aimed at keeping your bike safe, but how do you know …

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Will failure to declare a speeding fine affect my ability to claim?

Will failure to declare a speeding fine affect my ability to claim?

Speeding. It's something that can happen all-too-often on a motorcycle and should you ever be caught for …

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