Insurance.

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steeve

Discussion Starter · Mar 22, 2017

In the UK we need to insure the bike before it can be registered with the authorities.
I'm not able as yet to get any insurance quotes. With it being a brand new model none of the companies or brokers I've tried have it on their lists.
I hope they pull their fingers out and get it sorted, it would be a shame after this long wait if it has to sit in my garage until I can insure it.

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oldndumb

· #2 · Mar 22, 2017

No option such as a temporary registration?

titus.sensei

· #3 · Mar 22, 2017

Most of the french insurances already know about it, i called a bunch of them today.

One insurance lady even said to me that the bike is beautiful ^^

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steeve

Discussion Starter · #4 · Mar 25, 2017

oldndumb said:
No option such as a temporary registration?

Not in the UK. I did find one insurance company who quoted but it seems too high for the kind of bike it is....
No sign yet of my bike so I have a little more time.

PeteBoo

· #5 · Mar 27, 2017

steeve said:
Not in the UK. I did find one insurance company who quoted but it seems too high for the kind of bike it is....
No sign yet of my bike so I have a little more time.

Who have you ordered from Steve?
Ducati UK have just invoiced Riders for my bike and expect delivery early next week.

steeve

Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 27, 2017

PeteBoo said:
Who have you ordered from Steve?
Ducati UK have just invoiced Riders for my bike and expect delivery early next week.

Up to today the best quote I got was just over twice what I can insure a new 2017 Fireblade for...
What they are all doing is calling the underwriter who has no clue what sort of bike it is....

However I called Ducati Insurance and got a great quote. Call them on 0344 8800 960

Good luck let us know how you get on.

titus.sensei

· #7 · Mar 27, 2017

insurance are trying to kill me as well...

I used to pay 550€ per year for the minimal coverage on my monster 796.

Now for a brand new bike i need full coverage, and the prices i find are between 1770€ and 2500€ per year...
(Ducati insurance offer 1900€)
It's like 12% of the bike price per year...

steeve

Discussion Starter · #8 · Mar 28, 2017

titus.sensei said:
insurance are trying to kill me as well...

I used to pay 550€ per year for the minimal coverage on my monster 796.

Now for a brand new bike i need full coverage, and the prices i find are between 1770€ and 2500€ per year...
(Ducati insurance offer 1900€)
It's like 12% of the bike price per year...

Wow that's expensive, I can get fully comprehensive from Ducati in the UK for £175

sunglider

· #9 · Mar 28, 2017

In Sweden for me ( 42 ) years old

we pay 500 USD for supersport s for a year

spinkick

· #10 · Mar 30, 2017

steeve said:
Up to today the best quote I got was just over twice what I can insure a new 2017 Fireblade for...
What they are all doing is calling the underwriter who has no clue what sort of bike it is....

However I called Ducati Insurance and got a great quote. Call them on 0344 8800 960

Good luck let us know how you get on.

Might as well get a panigale at that rate!

Ducatty

· #11 · Apr 1, 2017

steeve said:
Wow that's expensive, I can get fully comprehensive from Ducati in the UK for £175

Holy cow, that's a really good price for insurance. That's for the whole year correct?

klev

· #12 · Apr 2, 2017

Has anyone considered tire and wheel insurance for the SS?

Dutchduc

· #13 · Apr 2, 2017

Here in netherlands fully all risk insurance will be around 60-80€ a month !

vtwindr

· #14 · Apr 9, 2017

steeve said:
Up to today the best quote I got was just over twice what I can insure a new 2017 Fireblade for...
What they are all doing is calling the underwriter who has no clue what sort of bike it is....

However I called Ducati Insurance and got a great quote. Call them on 0344 8800 960

Good luck let us know how you get on.

I test rode one on Weds, was set to make an order but fell down at insurance. Current VFR800f (new model) is £250 with business use, only quote I could get was £1031 + huge excess. Plan on hold. there's only 10hp in it and whilst it's a lovely bike it's no blade. How much did ducati want?

vtwindr

· #15 · Apr 9, 2017

oops should have read the rest, £175 seems good, might explore some more

steeve

Discussion Starter · #16 · Apr 9, 2017

Problem is in the UK, and I checked again today, the Supersport does not have an insurance classification rating. Consequently it is referred to the underwriters. Who apparently don't have a clue at all. I can get a new 189bhp Fireblade insured for half what I get quoted from any one but Ducati Insurance. Who do have a rating.

I need to insure mine tomorrow so it can be registered and taxed. So I'll go with Ducati, it's good quote, £175 plus some extras which take it to £220.

vtwindr

· #17 · Apr 9, 2017

interesting. What are you riding now and how much did you pay? is £175 for 12months? Full NCB. I'm 47 + full NCB . My jaw hit the floor at the quotes I had. Took Supersport S for a morning round Bowland, great bike but not a huge step up from the VFR. Less sporty riding position but sharper handling. I'd say very similar power wise but SS pulls right from lower down whereas VFR is sedate below 7000rpm then really takes off. Will look into Ducati insurance if my current insurer can't get a reasonable price in the next couple of weeks

PeteBoo

· #18 · Apr 10, 2017

Im also with Ducati Insurance, been with them for 10 years and they also insure none Ducati bikes. Mine is £215 fully comp and I'm liable for 1st £250.

amoslws

· #19 · Apr 11, 2017

Aw man that is nuts, sympathy to you. I know the uk system, its a nightmare, but clever. In this case, too clever.

vtwindr

· #20 · Apr 24, 2017

getting nowhere fast with this. Been on holiday in NYC for 2 weeks and accidentally found the Ducati dealer there where I had another look

Have arranged a second test ride (first one was hampered a little by going with a mate who tested a Multistrada which turned out to have a stuck exhaust valve and wouldn't go over 50). So I rang Ducati insurance today who come back with a quote of £535. I'm a 47yr old professional with 10yrs NCB and it will be in a locked and alarmed garage. I need business use as I visit people occasionally at home and want to make sure I'm covered but this is probably only for about 2-300miles /year. My current 2014 VFR 800 I'm paying £235 for the same cover with a smaller excess and it wasn't much more when I bought it new 3 yrs ago. Dunno where they are getting these figures from. I can get a Monster 1200 for <£300. I know in the grand scheme of things it's only another £250 but it's a rip-off and I don't like being ripped off

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