The competition between motorcycle manufacturers continues to be fierce, with the major companies vying for the public’s and motorbike enthusiasts’ attention.

The latest 2009 range of Triumph motorbikes includes their Thunderbird 1600 cruiser which is believed to be a tempting alternative to a Harley Davidson. Although in direct competition, Triumph have retained their unique individualist looks and style which are synonymous to their reputation as one of the world’s leading manufacturers. Other new editions to their range include a new Daytona 675 and the Street Triple R.

Anyone who is considering a new or pre-owned bike have many great machines to choose from, however with people trying to keep on the road are looking at all options, including the cost of the insurance for some of these super bikes which can vary considerably between insurance companies.

The summer is historically the busiest time of the year for selling and buying of pre-owned motorbikes. However, despite popular misconceptions that motorbikes are not as susceptible to fraudulent activity as cars are sadly mistaken. It is estimated that as many as 20% of bikes have a hidden flaw in regards to their past history a recent research has discovered.
Out of the motorbikes which were purchased and registered in 2008 one in ten were found to have outstanding finance on them. It was also found that motorbikes are commonly declared as write-off’s than any other type of vehicle and yet in 2008 a staggering 5% which had been declared as a write-off reappeared back on the road.

Those looking to buy a new or pre-owned bike are advised to carry out inspections during the day rather than at night, take them out into natural light whenever possible and check for signs of clocking which distorts the true mileage the bike has done. As look for replaced fairings, mirrors etc. as this may also indicate that the bike has been involved in some type of incident or accident.

As with any other type of vehicle insurance the best ways to find the most lucrative deals is to shop around and look for insurers who are offering best value for money. Motorbike insurance companies may not be as numerous as they are for cars, however with some time spent making price comparisons there are some good deals on offer at the moment.

Using an insurer who specialises in motorcycle insurance can be the best way to ensure you are provided with the right type of cover for your machine, particularly as the insurers, like the bike manufacturers are in direct competition with each other. As such they will usually offer to provide the best deals by offering to match any like-for-like quote you are given.

Using a motorbike broker is a time efficient way of getting numerous quotes from a range of specialist insurers without you have to do the leg the work! Their team of trained consultants will scour their databases to provide competitive offers irrespective of whether you have an old-school Bonneville, the latest Daytona or Thunderbird.

Take the advice of the money experts if you are looking to save money on your Triumph motorcycle insurance without having to compromise on the cover you have and look at as many quality insurance companies as you can. Anyone who owns and rides a Triumph will be used to perfection and performance from their bike, as such they will also expect the same from their insurer!

If you’re looking for a quote on Triumph motorcycle insurance visit Swinton.

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