\n21-24 years<\/td>\n | $1000-$2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Compare that to middle-age riders averaging just $500-800 per year<\/strong> for similar bike styles and coverage limits! Location and driving records move the needle too, but age remains the dominant rate factor for motorcycles.<\/p>\nLet’s examine why youth correlates so strongly with premium prices in the motorcycle insurance realm.<\/p>\n <\/span>Why Young Riders Pay So Much for Motorcycle Insurance<\/span><\/h2>\nActuarial tables don\u2019t lie – certain risk factors provably increase changes of accidents and insurance claims. Data clearly shows young riders on fast bikes crash substantially more often than middle age riders, costing insurance companies piles of cash.<\/p>\n <\/span>1. Lack of Experience at High Speeds<\/span><\/h3>\nControlling a nimble motorcycle is very different from a bulky car, especially at 75+ MPH speeds. Subtle leans and weight transfers keep stability. Newbies struggle gauging those motions resulting in wrecks. Insurance charges high premiums expecting beginner errors until skill improves.<\/p> |