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By Hannah Warder

Those who are looking for the best motorbike insurance quotes may be interested to know more about the most popular motorbikes of all time.

The best-selling motor vehicle is the Honda Super Cub moped, which has sales of over 60 million worldwide. It has been in continuous production since 1958, when it was introduced only ten years after the establishment of Honda Motor Co. Ltd. Although the original Honda Cub had been a clip-on bicycle engine, the firm decided to keep the name, adding the prefix 'Super' to refer to the new bike's emphasis on light weight.

The Italian Ducati 916 is another of the most popular motorbikes of all time for a number of different reasons. The 916 is a sports motorcycle that was manufactured by Ducati between 1994 and 1998. It had a V-twin engine that produced less outright power, but a more even torque spread than its Japanese in-line four cylinder contemporaries. The 916 was widely admired for its outstanding design and technological features. The motorcycle was a successful competitor in the Superbike World Championship, with Carl Fogarty winning the 1994 and 1995 titles before Australian Troy Corser's victory in the 1996 championship.

The Honda CB750, meanwhile, was built in several model series between 1969 and 2003 and again in 2007. The CB750 is widely remembered as the motorcycle in which Honda successfully introduced a transverse, overhead camshaft inline four-cylinder engine that has gone on to become the dominant configuration of sports bikes. Although such a model had been sold before by MV Agusta in 1965, and the configuration had even featured in racing engines prior World War II, the CB750 is considered to be the four-cylinder sports bike that established the configuration for good and is also regarded to be the first Superbike. The model appears in the AMA Hall of Fame Classic Bikes and was featured in the Discovery Channel's "Greatest Motorbikes Ever" programme.

The Triumph Bonneville T100 is another of history's most popular bikes and is a British motorcycle designed and built by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. in Hinkley, Leicestershire. John Mockett and David Stride were responsible for styling the T100 Bonneville, which made its debut at the Munich Motorcycle Show in September 2000. The launch model featured an 865cc engine that went on to be fitted to all Bonneville's from 2007 onwards. The 'T100' designation refers to the 100 mph (160 km/h) top speed and the bike is sold as part of the manufacturer's range of "Modern classics".

Hannah Warder writes a number of articles on behalf of MediaVest (Manchester) on motorbike insurance.

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By Jasan Koh

Motor bike insurance can cover different amounts of damages and liabilities and how much coverage you have will greatly influences how much you will have to pay. Motorcycle can be expensive to insure, but you have to be realistic as to how much should be covered. There are also many rebates and discounts that insurers can offer that can reduce how much you have to pay for coverage.

One factor that insurance companies keep in mind is you and your driving record. If you have just gotten your motor cycle license, then you are a high risk driver and will also have to pay more for insurance coverage. The insurance carriers will also look at your driving record. If they see that you have a record of traffic violation and accidents, then this will be weighed against you. That once again means having to pay more money for the motor cycle insurance. Your age is also important. Drivers under 25 will have to pay more for motor cycle insurance, just because the carriers know that this age group has a track record of causing the most accidents.

On the other hand, there are many ways to reduce the amount of money to pay each year for motor bike insurance. One of the most important considerations is your motor cycle and driving experience in general. If you have been driving for a long time without violations and accidents, then you will probably pay a very minimal rate for the coverage. If you are older than 25, then that is also better, since younger people automatically have to pay more for insurance. If you already have another vehicle insured with the same company, then you have good chances of receiving a discount on motor cycle insurance.

The motorbike insurance is also very dependent upon the type of motor bike you have. In fact, you cannot even get insurance quotes without first knowing the exact type and model you will be driving. You may get rough quotes, but the final price of the motor bike insurance will have to include several factors. You should have an idea how many miles will be added each year, because the less miles means less risk of something happening and this is less expensive to insure than if you plan to travel tens of thousands of miles with your motor bike.

There are many kinds of motor bikes, ranging from cross machines to choppers and super fast motor bikes. The motor bikes that are known to be used for leisure riding will be the least expensive to insure. The fastest motorcycles are the most expensive. On top of that, the horsepower is a factor. The motor bikes with the least horsepower do not cost as much to have insured. How new, expensive and if there is a side car or not also can increase the amount due each year for coverage.

Shopping around, comparing quotes and choosing the right motor bike is how you will get the best coverage rates. Affordable motor bike insurance gives you peace of mind and protection necessary so that you can enjoy your machine.

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