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This Week:
Paige covers rate expectations shifting into 2026, updated personal loan comparisons showing sharper low-end offers for top credit, an insurance affordability stance from government plus an AFCA ruling on a disputed bike theft claim, and Husqvarnas limited-run 2026 enduro models due early next year. Practical tips: budget at todays rates, check your credit, consider secured options and flexible terms, keep insurance records tight, and plan early for limited allocations. Visit bike-loans.com.au to compare and apply online.
EPISODE 773 | Bike Loans Australia Motorcycle News Insights | Sat, 11th Oct 2025
14 Oct 2025 | Paige Estritori
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Hello and welcome to Bike Loans Australia Motorcycle News Insights, Im Paige Estritori and its Friday, 10 October 2025.
First up, the big banks have shifted their interest-rate outlook. Several now expect the next Reserve Bank of Australia, or RBA, cut to land early next year rather than this year. For riders planning a purchase, that means dont bank on cheaper credit before Christmas. Set your budget around todays rates, compare lenders, and focus on the total cost over the term that suits you.
On the personal loan front, comparison tables updated this week show sharper offers at the low end, with starting rates around the six per cent mark for excellent credit. Rates still vary widely by credit score and whether your loan is secured against the bike. Check your credit report, consider secured options for both new and used motorcycles, and choose a one‑to‑seven‑year term that keeps repayments comfortable.
Meanwhile, insurance costs are back in the spotlight. The financial services minister ruled out price caps and instead pushed for a broader approach to affordability, like risk reduction and better resilience. And in a separate decision, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, or AFCA, backed an insurers fraud finding in a motorcycle theft claim made within a day of the policy being taken out. For riders, insure early, keep proof of purchase and keys secure, and be accurate on applications—doing the right thing helps protect your premiums.
Finally, some product news for enduro fans. Husqvarna has unveiled limited‑run TE 300 Pro and FE 350 Pro models, with Australian deliveries expected early in 2026 in very small numbers. If ones on your wishlist, consider placing an order and lining up finance ahead of time, or run the numbers on a near‑new alternative if allocations are tight.
Thats the wrap for this week. For clear guides, calculators and a quick online application, head to bike-loans.com.au and get your plan rolling.
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