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Originally Posted by Martian
Don't expect to save money on a bike, insurance will be a bunch more and maintenance bills will balance out the better mileage.
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I don't know about Canada, but in the US, in most markets and motorycle is considerably less to insure than an automobile. I could go out right now, and get a liability policy on a motorcycle (Say a 1,100 to 1,800 cc cruiser)for approximately $70 for the whole year. I could also insure the same bike, provided it wasn't too old, with full coverage for about $500 per year.
For motorcycle insurance, stateside, Progressive insures more motorcycles than any other company. Dairyland is second. Years ago, Dairyland used to be just about the only place you could get decent rates for motorcycle insurance. But now there are other companies that have jumped into the market. Now obviously a crotch rocket, such as a Ninja or something similar would cost more to insure, just a like a car with the "GT" label would.
As long as you stick with a fairly conservative motorcycle, (cruiser, or touring bike), you have a good driving record, and you have a decent credit score, the cost to insure that motorcycle is going to be minimal.
Racer, if you're in Florida, your rates shouldn't be all that bad. Check out
Progressive Insurance, or
Motorcycleinsurance.net.