How Much Is Motorcycle Insurance for an 18-Year-Old?
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The average cost of motorcycle insurance for an 18-year-old is $945 per year. Geico has the cheapest motorcycle insurance for 18-year-old riders at $811 per year, but rates can vary depending on your state.
In addition to location, your motorcycle rates depend on your coverage, driving history and gender. While motorcycle insurance rates tend to be high for 18-year-old riders, you can save money by comparing quotes, qualifying for certain discounts and joining a parent's policy.
How much does motorcycle insurance for 18-year-olds cost?
The average cost of motorcycle insurance for 18-year-olds is $945 per year, or $79 per month.
While companies use age to determine motorcycle insurance rates, there are other factors responsible for the typical cost of motorcycle insurance, including where you live. Rates vary by nearly $900 per year among major U.S. states.
Motorcycle insurance for 18-year-olds by state
State | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $60 |
| New York | $73 |
| Texas | $75 |
| Average | $79 |
| Georgia | $85 |
| California | $101 |
Your gender can slightly influence the price of motorcycle insurance, too. Typically, insurers quote both genders the same or nearly the same figure. The average price for motorcycle insurance for an 18-year-old man is $939 per year, only about $13 cheaper per year than coverage for an 18-year-old woman.
Most companies quote similar motorcycle insurance rates for men and women, with a difference of only 1%. The widest gap between genders comes from Dairyland, with a difference of $104 per year between 18-year-old men vs. women.
Motorcycle insurance for 18-year-olds by company
Insurer | 18-year-old man | 18-year-old woman | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allstate | $1,050 | $998 | 5% |
| Geico | $909 | $909 | 0% |
| Progressive | $1,037 | $1,037 | 0% |
| Dairyland | $759 | $863 | -12% |
Cheapest motorcycle insurance companies for 18-year-olds
Geico has the cheapest motorcycle insurance quotes for 18-year-olds, at $811 per year.
According to our quote data for 18-year-old motorcycle riders, the difference between the lowest and highest rates is $277 per year per year for men and $173 per year for women.
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Many large motorcycle insurance companies make it easy to compare quotes directly through their websites. Often, with companies such as Progressive, Geico and Allstate, you can request a quote and buy motorcycle insurance online in under 10 minutes.
Why is the average cost of motorcycle insurance for 18-year-olds so high?
Statistically, younger riders are more likely to be involved in accidents. Insurance companies interpret this data to mean that 18-year-olds are among their riskiest customers — and higher risk means a higher cost of insurance.
Because young riders are most likely to get into accidents, insurers raise the cost of their insurance until they gain more driving experience.
Insurance companies giving high rates to young riders isn't exclusive to motorcycle insurance — it can be difficult to find cheap auto insurance for young riders, too. However, as riders age, they are more likely to get lower rates, as long as they have a clean driving record.
The cost for an 18-year-old to insure a car is considerably higher than a motorcycle, as minimum coverage averages more than $2,000 per year. However, we don't recommend simply using a motorcycle instead of a car for financial reasons, as an accident has a higher chance of injuries and high medical costs.
How to save on motorcycle insurance as an 18-year-old
While motorcycle insurance is generally expensive for 18-year-olds, there are a few methods you can use to save money on motorcycle insurance. Some of the simplest ways to reduce your motorcycle insurance price are to compare rates, take advantage of discounts and buy the policy through your parents.
Ask for discounts
It's common for motorcycle insurance companies to offer discounts to drivers who are more experienced or to customers renewing their coverage, making these discounts impossible to get for 18-year-olds. However, young riders can qualify for many discounts, including:
- Request a quote a couple days before your policy's start date
- Sign up for automatic payments
- Complete a driving safety course
- Get a valid motorcycle endorsement on your license
- Have a bike with anti-lock brakes or an anti-theft device
- Be part of some school-affiliated honors organizations
Combine coverage with your parents
If your parents have an existing auto insurance policy, consider asking them to get motorcycle insurance coverage with their current insurer. Joining a parent's policy is cheaper for 18-year-old riders compared to the price of getting your own policy, especially if your parents can qualify for an insurance bundle discount.
How much is moped insurance and scooter insurance for 18-year-olds?
Insurance companies almost always cover mopeds and scooters under a motorcycle insurance policy. If you're an 18-year-old looking for moped or scooter insurance, your best bet is to get coverage through a company that sells motorcycle insurance.
Methodology
We found motorcycle insurance rates for 18-year-olds using addresses in Austin, San Jose, Augusta, Buffalo and Pittsburgh by getting online quotes from top motorcycle companies:
- Progressive
- Geico
- Dairyland
- Allstate
Rates are for a 2020 Harley-Davidson Street 500 for both male and female 18-year-old riders. We insured this bike for:
- Bodily injury liability: $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident
- Property damage liability: $50,000 per incident
We typically recommend getting more insurance than the state's minimums to protect yourself and your assets. Although it can be a good idea to carry comprehensive or collision protection in addition to basic protection, adding this protection for an 18-year-old driver causes rates to increase dramatically.
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