Motorcycle Travel Insurance

Motorcycling, no racing, with appropriate UK licence.

To get a quote by telephone or email, please call us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

Travel Insurance for Europe and Worldwide where you will be riding Motorcycles (over 150cc and no racing)as a rider or passenger when wearing a helmet provided the rider holds an appropriate UK motorcyle licence to ride the motorcycle.

Exploring beautiful and breathtaking countryside on a motorbike is an unforgettable experience, especially if you are on holiday and exploring new places.

You may also choose to go on a motorcycle touring holiday which allows you to travel in group with guides whose local knowledge will ensure you get the most out of your experience.

Motorcycling is one of the more dangerous means of transport and it is essential that you always take safety precautions and wear the appropriate apparel including a helmet.

Popular areas:

You may choose to go on a motor cycle touring holiday.

If you do, it is vital that you first purchase travel insurance.

This is not a race but allows you to travel in groups with a guide whose local knowledge will ensure you get the most out of the experience.

Make sure you plan your route before setting off to ensure you reduce the risk of getting lost.

This can be done across the world, but some popular locations for a bike tour include:

• Barcelona
• Germany
• Utah
• Las Vegas
• France
• Italy
• Ohio
• California
• Montana
• Tennessee
• Wyoming

Common Injuries:

Motorcycling is a more dangerous means of transport than other road alternatives and it is essential that you always take safety precautions and wear the appropriate apparel including a helmet.

The biggest motorcycling risk is collision with other vehicles and falling off. Such accidents can be fatal.

You are also at risk of cuts and bruises, broken bones, organ damage, haemorrhage and head injuries. Some of the most common injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident include:

• Contusions
• Fractures
• Sprains
• Strains
• Superficial wounds
• Open wounds
• Head injury
• Death

Motorcycle accidents do happen and the motorbike rider is usually the one who suffers the most, as they are not afforded the same protection that a car gives its driver.

Head injuries are the main cause of death in motorcycle accidents, so it is essential that you always wear a helmet.

It is for this reason that it is vital that you are covered with travel insurance before you go on a motorcycle tour.

Equipment:

As well as travel insurance, when going on a motorcycling tour, there are certain items you should equip yourself with before you leave.

These include:

• A helmet
• Protective leather clothing
• Gloves
• Navigation system
• Security gear for your bike, including chains and padlocks
• Boots
• A motorcycle cover

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To get a quote, please call contact us on:0844 848 150 or Email: chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Travel Insurance is provided by JS Insurance and the insurance has been arrange through Ancile Insurance Group Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority - No 471641, with Mapfre Assistance