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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: lending momentum lifts as new housing loans hit records, so riders should prep documents and budgets early before applying. Insurance insiders flag premium affordability pressures in 2026, so factor possible increases in comprehensive and CTP cover into total ownership costs. At Phillip Island next weekend, Kawasaki plans a public Aussie showing of the 2026 Ninja ZX‑10R alongside Bimota specials, making pre‑approval handy for quick decisions. Learners in Sydney can test a wide LAMS range at HART St Ives on Saturday 21 February; with comparison tables refreshed yesterday, its a good time to review motorcycle‑loan options.

Read Full Transcript:

Hello and welcome to Bike Loans Australia Motorcycle News Insights, Im Paige Estritori, and its Saturday 14 February 2026. First up, the lending pulse looks stronger. New figures out this week show first‑home buyers surged in the December quarter and total new housing loans hit fresh highs, with refinancing still busy. Bigger mortgages can crowd bank pipelines, so riders planning a purchase should get organised early: check your credit report, line up ID and payslips, and use a bike loan calculator to pin down a budget before starting a motorbike finance application. Next up, insurance costs. An industry survey released on Thursday says premium affordability is the top challenge for 2026, with around seven in ten insurers reporting higher claim costs and about half expecting to lift premiums. For riders, build a little headroom into your repayments to absorb possible jumps in comprehensive or CTP — thats compulsory third‑party — cover, compare policies carefully, and set an excess that fits your cash flow. Meanwhile, theres fresh metal to ogle at Phillip Island. Ahead of next weekends WorldSBK — the World Superbike Championship — Kawasaki is set to show the 2026 Ninja ZX‑10R to Aussie fans alongside limited‑build Bimota specials. If youre eyeing a new model or a sharp run‑out deal, consider getting pre‑approval so you can move quickly on the day, and remember there are options for financing both new and used motorcycles with flexible loan terms. And for learners in Sydney, a hands‑on chance to test bikes before you buy. Honda Australia Rider Training is running a LAMS — Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme — test‑ride day at HART St Ives on Saturday 21 February, with popular 500s and 650s and the new E‑Clutch to sample. Try a few back‑to‑back, then compare motorcycle loans while the experience is fresh; major comparison tables were updated yesterday, so check the latest before you commit. Thats the wrap for this week. For tools to compare options, calculate repayments, and apply online with support at every step, head to bike-loans.com.au.

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