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Temporary motorbike insurance

Temporary motorbike insurance

Riding a friend's bike for the weekend, collecting one you have just bought, or getting back on two wheels for a few days? Cover it for exactly as long as you need.

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From £14.25 for one day, including Insurance Premium Tax. No admin fees, no renewals.

Good for

  • Riding a bike you have just bought home from the seller.
  • Borrowing a friend's motorbike for a weekend or a trip.
  • A few days of riding while your own bike is off the road.
  • Sharing a touring bike on a longer journey.

Comprehensive cover

Damage to the bike as well as third-party liability, fire and theft.

Hours to weeks

A couple of hours to ride a bike home, or four weeks of summer riding.

Priced for bikes

Motorbikes are rated separately from cars, and the factor is shown on your quote.

Licence requirements

Riders need a full UK, EU or EEA licence with the correct entitlement for the bike's engine size. Learner cover is for cars only, so provisional licence holders and riders with a CBT certificate alone are not eligible. Riders must be aged 18 to 78.

The bike must be worth under £50,000, roadworthy, and taxed and MOT tested where required.

What is included

Comprehensive cover as standard. The standard excess is £500 (£1,000 for drivers under 25). You can reduce it to £250 with the excess reduction option at the quote stage. Riding kit and helmets are not covered by the policy.

Cover applies in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. For trips of a day or longer you can add the European driving extension.

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Every factor listed before you pay. No account needed.

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Questions

Temporary motorbike insurance: common questions

Can I get temporary insurance on a motorbike with a CBT only?
No. This policy requires a full licence with the right entitlement for the bike. Learner cover is available for cars only.
Does the policy cover pillion passengers?
Liability for injury to a pillion passenger is included, as it is for passengers in a car. Your own injuries and riding kit are not covered.
How much is a day of motorbike insurance?
From £14.25 for an experienced rider on a standard bike, including Insurance Premium Tax. The quote shows the exact figure for your details.
Can I use temporary bike cover to ride a bike home after buying it?
Yes. Buy a policy for the number of hours or days you need, starting from the time you collect the bike.

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