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Bike Loans Australia Motorcycle News Insights

Each week, get a concise wrap of the most important stories in Australian motorcycling. We sort the noise from the news, covering road rule changes, safety insights, industry moves, events, new models and gear, and broader transport trends that affect riders. Expect clear context and practical takeaways in an approachable, trustworthy format, so you can stay informed, join the conversation, and plan your next ride with confidence.

This Week:

This week: lenders price in possible RBA cash rate moves in March and May; Cyclone Narelle drives severe weather across Far North Queensland with impacts likely for deliveries, repairs and insurance; AFCA rules no payout for a bike stolen on a test ride where permission was given; and card spending hits records, with personal loan rates around eight per cent versus much higher credit card rates. Practical tips: compare offers, allow extra time in storm-affected regions, check insurance terms when selling, and tidy high-cost debt before applying. Visit bike-loans.com.au.

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Hello and welcome to Bike Loans Australia Motorcycle News Insights, Im Paige Estritori, and its Saturday, 21 March 2026. First, rates. Market watchers now expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to consider another cash rate move at the March meeting, with a further rise still on the table for May. Lenders have already nudged hundreds of fixed rates higher in recent weeks, a sign theyre pricing in more action. If youre eyeing a new or used bike, compare offers and run the numbers now, because repayments can shift quickly. Our quick online application and calculator make it easy to check a repayment that fits your budget and term. Meanwhile, Cyclone Narelle made landfall in Far North Queensland on Friday as a severe system, bringing destructive winds, flooding rain and coastal inundation before tracking towards the Northern Territory. Riders in affected areas could see delays to deliveries, repairs and insurance claims. If youre planning a purchase, allow extra time, and make sure your comprehensive cover is current before you take delivery. On insurance, a recent ruling from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority found no payout for a motorbike stolen during a private-sale test ride, because the owner had given the rider permission to use the bike. If youre selling to fund your next upgrade, handle test rides carefully and check your policy wording before handing over the keys. If your current bike is financed, remember your loan typically requires you to maintain suitable insurance. And a quick wallet check. Australians hit record card spending in January, with interest-bearing balances approaching twenty billion dollars. Average personal loan rates sit closer to about eight per cent, versus credit cards nearer the high teens. Clearing expensive card debt can make your bike budget feel far more manageable. Our tools can help you compare secured and unsecured options and choose a term that suits. Thats the wrap for this week. For guides, calculators and to get started online, head to bike-loans.com.au. Ride safe, and Ill catch you next Saturday.

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