Motorbike Transport
One industry that seems to be benefiting from the credit crunch is the motorcycle industryWith commuters increasingly looking for more cost-effective methods of travel, more and more are ditching their cars and public transport in favour of two-wheeled options.
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.
This artilce does present a bit of a one-sided argument., and to be honest some of the benefits highlighted above don’t really apply to inexperienced riders. For a start new riders may find that insurance for thei first bike is quite expensive.
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 ?90, and is a good option for people who aren’t sure whether riding a motorbike is for them.