Insurance cost: Motorycles vs. cars?

Which is more expensive, car insurance or motorcycle insurance?

Answer

Thanks for the question! Typically, car insurance is more expensive than motorcycle insurance. This is because motorcycles are cheaper than cars, so they’re less expensive to replace and repair.

To learn more about this topic, check out this article: Does a Motorcycle or Car Have Cheaper Insurance Rates?.

Savannah Grabek

Answered on Feb 25, 2021

Savannah Grabek is an expert in Personal Lines insurance. She has 5 years experience in the insurance industry. Savannah began her carrier working with just property insurance and is now tenured in all personal line including home, auto, motorcycle, boat and umbrella. She previously worked for GEICO and has now been working with Jerry insurance for the past year. Savannah lives in New York with her son, fiancé, and puppy Bear. In her free time she enjoys spending quality time with her family and hiking with her dog.

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