Britons looking to take out motorcycle insurance after purchasing a new bike might be interested to learn that the sales of powered two-wheeled vehicles fell by 26.5 per cent in July in the UK.
Figures compiled by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI) have shown that new registrations totalled 10,465 during the month – down by 3,841 in comparison to the same month last year.
However, the organisation noted that July 2008 was a uniquely high-selling month.
“The reasons to switch to two wheels remain strong. Riding a motorcycle is one of the most cost-effective ways to travel, and provides a unique combination of fun, freedom and convenience,” MCI’s Sheila Rainger commented.
Meanwhile, vehicle safety company Tracker recently revealed that British motorcyclists were last year able to recover vehicles worth up to £300,000 in total by installing their tracking devices.
In total, the firm noted that hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of motorbikes are stolen every year in the UK.
