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Motorcycle model databases

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  • 25-07-2022 3:45pm
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    Juggler101
    Registered Users Posts: 176 ✭✭


    Hi all, considering a bike to buy post-IBT, and I also need to find details etc for doing a mock insurance quote.

    Are there any websites that go through all the current and older makes/models and gives specifications for them?



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    J-W
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭J-W


    Maybe MCN ( motor cycle news magazine)

    Website. I Know iv used it to look at specs before.



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    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users Posts: 4,230 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    www.motorcyclespecs.co.za . It's a South African site but they list a comprehensive set of details on most Bikes (stuff like Seat Height, Suspension Travel, etc.) The MCN site is good for reviews also, but their specs can be a bit hit and miss (Top Speed seems to be 120mph on a load of Bikes......😁)



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    BaronVon
    Registered Users Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭BaronVon


    https://www.thebikemarket.co.uk/ is decent too



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    goblin59
    Registered Users Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭goblin59


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058255992/motorcycle-model-databases

    alot of the UK sites will give the insurance category of a motorcycle,

    This is one i got off a quick google. 1 is cheap insurance and 17 is don't even consider it.


    The insurance company will take into account your age and address too though.

    https://bikerrated.com/bikes/choosing/motorcycle-insurance-groups-list/



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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    many sites look for a registration number to get a quote. When you find a model, go on DoneDeal and use the reg of one of that model on there.

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    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,334 ✭✭✭bladespin


    God, I remember doing that nearly 20 years ago, BIKE magazine was brilliant, had all the models, power, weight and grouping, guess we haven't come very far.



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    robbie_63
    Registered Users Posts: 452 ✭✭robbie_63


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058255992/motorcycle-model-databases

    Do the Insurance companies even have a database of bikes?

    I remember when I was getting quotes on my CBR650F, I gave them the reg and they didn't have any info, they said all they go off was the Engine cc.



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