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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:

Paige Estritori covers four rider‑relevant updates: the RBAs 4 November meeting likely holding the cash rate at 3.6% after hotter September inflation; fresh personal‑loan comparisons showing lenders tweaking rates and features; Brisbanes 26 October storms triggering 16,000+ insurance claims and potential repair delays/premium pressure; and new‑bike reviews for KTMs Duke 990 and BMWs R1300 R/RS/RT with indicative ride‑away pricing bands. Practical tips focus on comparing loan options, budgeting for insurance and on‑road costs, and using calculators to pick manageable terms.

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Hello and welcome to Bike Loans Australia Motorcycle News Insights, Im Paige Estritori, and its Saturday 1 November 2025. First, rates. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets on Tuesday 4 November, and with September-quarter inflation lifting to about three-point-two per cent year on year and the trimmed mean at three per cent, most expect the cash rate to stay put at three‑point‑six per cent. For riders weighing up motorbike finance, that likely means personal loan rates hold steady near term. Sense‑check your budget, compare options, and pick a loan term that keeps repayments comfortable. Staying with borrowing, personal loan comparison tables were updated yesterday, and were seeing lenders continue to tweak rates and features. Some products highlight fee‑free extra repayments or redraw, and terms that suit everything from a small upgrade to a full new‑bike purchase. If youre shopping, look closely at fees, secured versus unsecured options, and eligibility for used bikes so your total cost stays predictable. Meanwhile, severe storms around Brisbane on 26 October have led to more than sixteen thousand insurance claims and the events been marked significant, with major insurers mobilising repair resources. That points to longer repair queues and pressure on premiums in affected areas. If you ride in South‑East Queensland, factor comprehensive cover and likely repair timelines into your purchase planning, and think about secure, undercover parking to cut weather risk. On the new‑bike front, fresh reviews this week rate the KTM Duke 990 as a lively all‑rounder, with brand deals in market, and BMWs R 1300 R, RS and RT now launched locally. Expect ride‑away pricing that starts in the low twenties for the R, mid‑twenties for the RS, and the RT touring rig up in the low forties, before options. If these are on your shortlist, include on‑road costs, options packs and insurance in your repayment calculator. Flexible loan terms can smooth the outlay so you can ride sooner with a plan youre comfortable with. Thats the wrap. For calculators, smart comparisons and to explore flexible motorbike finance for new or used bikes, head to bike-loans.com.au. Ride safe, and Ill see you next week.

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