Getting insurance for a motorbike in Germany
I'll be going to Germany (Munich) next week and my plan is to buy a motorbike and then drive it back to Sweden (where I intend to keep it, register at the local DMV etc.).
I'm unclear how such a travel can be arranged in terms of the insurance. Swedish companies are unable to provide me with anything useful as long as the machine isn't registered here, which will take a couple of weeks.
My German is close to zero, so I can't even write to any German insurance company (even if I'd known any, which I don't) to ask them for a quote. And since it's a bit unusual matter, I want it to be handled right, in case something happens.
How should I proceed here?
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Do you need to own a motorcycle to insure it?
Yes. As with motorcycles, your moped or scooter must be insured for you to ride it on UK roads. Having insurance protects you from liability if you're involved in an accident, damage property or vehicles or injure someone. It can also provide compensation if your scooter or moped is lost, stolen or vandalised.Is 125cc insurance expensive?
Many motorbike riders opt for a 125cc bike, because they tend to cost less than a bike with a more powerful engine \u2013 which means they're often cheaper to insure as well.Do you need insurance in Germany?
Car insurance is required by law in Germany, just like health insurance, meaning all drivers must have their vehicle insured. As a long-term resident in Germany, you will not be able to register your car, without obtaining car insurance first, and thus you will not be able to drive it either.Do you need insurance to ride a motorcycle UK?
Do you need motorbike insurance? Yes, having cover in place for your pride and joy is required by law, just as it is for all types of vehicle insurance in the UK. At the very minimum, you need to have third-party protection to be able to ride on the road.Motorcycle insurance: Your questions answered
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