{"id":4295,"date":"2024-11-06T07:07:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T15:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"\/wp-site\/?p=4295"},"modified":"2025-12-05T07:13:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:13:10","slug":"how-to-get-motorcycle-insurance","status":"publish","type":"car-insurance","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/car-insurance\/how-to-get-motorcycle-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcycle Insurance: What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Motorcycle insurance is <strong>required in almost every state<\/strong> and can be purchased through most traditional car insurance companies. It works similarly to auto insurance but has unique features like <strong>guest passenger liability coverage<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last year, Jerry has helped over <strong>460 drivers<\/strong> get the right motorcycle insurance. Here&#8217;s what motorcycle insurance covers, how much it costs and how we can help you find the best coverage for your bike.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"max-md:mx-full-bleed wp-block-jerry-full-bleed\">\n  \n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-md-rounded-3xl has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:160px;aspect-ratio:5\/2;min-height:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1828\" height=\"2560\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-49111 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:59% 73%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"59% 73%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-scaled.jpg 1828w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-1463x2048.jpg 1463w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-900x1260.jpg 900w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-400x560.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-40x56.jpg 40w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-179x250.jpg 179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1828px) 100vw, 1828px\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c861c09bfe2c0a1b0d66db8aa59bdf2e\" style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\"><strong>Jerry pulls up to 20 quotes from top rated carriers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-system-sans-serif-font-family has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\">Compare quotes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What motorcycle insurance covers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A motorcycle insurance policy will include your <strong>state&#8217;s minimum requirements<\/strong> and any optional coverages you add. Most states require you to carry the following coverage types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d9e42b50 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.645), 24px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/bodily-injury-liability\/\">Bodily injury liability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\"><strong>What it pays for: <\/strong>Medical expenses and costs if you injure someone in an <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/at-fault-states\/\">at-fault<\/a> accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\"><strong>Do you need it? <\/strong>Required in most states.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.645), 24px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/property-damage-liability-car-insurance\/\">Property damage liability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\"><strong>What it pays for: <\/strong>Repairs to another person&#8217;s vehicle or property if you&#8217;re <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/at-fault-states\/\">at fault<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\"><strong>Do you need it? <\/strong>Required in most states.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.645), 24px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/personal-injury-protection-insurance\/\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/property-damage-liability-car-insurance\/\">Property damage liability<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\"><strong>What it pays for: <\/strong>Your medical expenses, lost wages, funeral costs, regardless of fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\"><strong>Do you need it? <\/strong>Required in some states.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.645), 24px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/uninsured-motorist-coverage\/\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/property-damage-liability-car-insurance\/\">Property damage liability<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\"><strong>What it pays for: <\/strong>Protects you if hit by a driver with insufficient or no insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\"><strong>Do you need it? <\/strong>Required in some states.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also add the following <strong>optional coverages<\/strong> to your motorcycle policy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-bullet-list m-0 list-none\"><li class=\"flex flex-row wp-block-jerry-custom-bullet-list-item\">\n  <span class=\"iconify text-primary i--circle-arrow mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span>\n  \n<div class=\"flex-1 *:my-0\">\n<p><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/collision-insurance\/\"><strong>Collision coverage<\/strong><\/a>, which pays for damage to your bike from crashes with vehicles or objects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"flex flex-row wp-block-jerry-custom-bullet-list-item\">\n  <span class=\"iconify text-primary i--circle-arrow mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span>\n  \n<div class=\"flex-1 *:my-0\">\n<p><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/comprehensive-insurance\/\"><strong>Comprehensive coverage<\/strong><\/a>, which pays for damage from non-collision events, like theft, fire, vandalism and damage from wildlife.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-bullet-list m-0 list-none\"><li class=\"flex flex-row wp-block-jerry-custom-bullet-list-item\">\n  <span class=\"iconify text-primary i--circle-arrow mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span>\n  \n<div class=\"flex-1 *:my-0\">\n<p><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/what-is-medical-payments-coverage\/\"><strong>Medical payments (MedPay)<\/strong><\/a>, which pays for your medical expenses after an accident. Unlike PIP, MedPay only covers medical bills \u2014 not lost wages or other expenses \u2014 but it&#8217;s available in all states and typically costs less than PIP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"flex flex-row wp-block-jerry-custom-bullet-list-item\">\n  <span class=\"iconify text-primary i--circle-arrow mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span>\n  \n<div class=\"flex-1 *:my-0\">\n<p><strong>Guest passenger liability<\/strong>, which covers your passenger&#8217;s medical bills if you&#8217;re <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/at-fault-states\/\">at fault<\/a> in an accident.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"max-md:mx-full-bleed wp-block-jerry-full-bleed\">\n  \n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-highlight-point-paragraph flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 rounded-lg p-6 has-gray-pink-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"iconify i--shield-check-border text-primary rotate-0 text-base mt-0.5 shrink-0 self-start\"><\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content grow text-sm\">\n<p><strong>Jerry recommends:<\/strong> We recommend considering adding guest passenger liability coverage to your motorcycle insurance policy. <strong>Without it, you&#8217;re personally responsible for your passenger&#8217;s medical bills.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-separator-jerry-default-fw\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more: <\/strong><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/what-is-liability-car-insurance-and-what-does-it-cover\/\">What liability insurance covers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-separator-jerry-default-fw\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much is motorcycle insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How much you pay for motorcycle insurance depends a lot on <strong>the type and amount of protection<\/strong> you choose.&nbsp; Among Jerry users,<strong> 50% <\/strong>of motorcycle riders choose coverage limits <strong>higher than the state minimum<\/strong>. Higher limits offer stronger protection for your finances and savings after an accident \u2014 and often don\u2019t cost much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What really matters is comparing carriers. Each insurer prices driver details differently, which is why Jerry users have seen a wide range of prices over the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d9e42b50 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.645), 24px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1\">Minimum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\"><strong>Monthly cost: $9 &#8211; $32\/mo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Meets state minimum liability requirements to keep costs low, but doesn\u2019t cover damage to your bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.645), 24px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1\">Full<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\"><strong>Monthly cost: $15 &#8211; $80\/mo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Adds collision and comprehensive coverage for your motorcycle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"max-md:mx-full-bleed wp-block-jerry-full-bleed\">\n  \n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-highlight-point-paragraph flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 rounded-lg p-6 has-gray-pink-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"iconify i--logo-mark text-primary rotate-0 text-base mt-0.5 shrink-0 self-start\"><\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content grow text-sm\">\n<p><strong>The Jerry difference:<\/strong> It\u2019s usually smarter to lower your costs by <strong>comparing quotes<\/strong>\u2014not cutting coverage. Jerry lets you see carriers and coverage options side by side, so you can find the best protection at the best price.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-system-sans-serif-font-family has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\">Compare quotes with Jerry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to differences between carriers, your motorcycle insurance rate depends on <strong>several factors<\/strong>, including your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfcd\ufe0f Motorcycle type.<\/strong> Sport bikes cost more to insure than cruisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc64 Age and experience. <\/strong>Younger, less experienced riders pay more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccd Location.<\/strong> Urban areas with more accidents and theft have higher rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccb Driving record.<\/strong> Tickets and accidents increase your premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Coverage level.<\/strong> Full coverage costs more than a liability-only policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcb5 Deductible.<\/strong> Higher <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/car-insurance-deductible\/\">deductibles<\/a> lower your premium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"max-md:mx-full-bleed wp-block-jerry-full-bleed\">\n  \n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-highlight-point-paragraph flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 rounded-lg p-6 has-gray-pink-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"iconify i--shield-thumb-up text-primary rotate-0 text-base mt-0.5 shrink-0 self-start\"><\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content grow text-sm\">\n<p><strong>Key takeaway:<\/strong> Motorcycle insurance is typically <strong>cheaper than car insurance<\/strong> because motorcycles cost less to repair and have lower liability payouts in accidents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get motorcycle insurance quotes with Jerry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jerry pulls motorcycle insurance quotes from <strong>top insurance companies in as fast as 2 minutes<\/strong> and shows them side-by-side. You see exactly who&#8217;s charging what for identical coverage, and what discounts you can get from bundling with your car or home insurance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you pick your policy, <strong>Jerry handles the rest<\/strong>\u2014paperwork, start date, even canceling your old coverage\u2014so you can switch fast and ride worry-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\">Skip the hassle. Jerry finds competitive quotes in minutes.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need full coverage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/what-does-full-coverage-car-insurance-cover\/\">Full coverage<\/a> includes comprehensive and collision insurance that covers damage to your motorcycle in an accident, theft, vandalism, fire and falling objects. Here&#8217;s when to consider it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-carrier-reviews-pros-and-cons\">\n  \n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-7 md:flex-row md:gap-6\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col gap-3 md:gap-4 wp-block-jerry-carrier-reviews-pros-and-cons-item\">\n  <div class=\"flex flex-row items-center gap-3 border-b border-zinc-200 pb-4 md:pb-5\">\n    <span class=\"iconify text-primary text-2xl i--thumb-up\"><\/span>\n    <div class=\"font-circular text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 md:text-2xl md:leading-6\">\n      Consider full coverage if:    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<div class=\"marker:text-primary font-circular text-base text-gray-600 *:!m-0 *:!pl-6 [&amp;_li&gt;*]:pl-2\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>Your motorcycle is <strong>financed or leased.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>Your bike is worth <strong>more than $3,000.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>You can&#8217;t afford to replace your bike if it\u2019s totaled.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col gap-3 md:gap-4 wp-block-jerry-carrier-reviews-pros-and-cons-item\">\n  <div class=\"flex flex-row items-center gap-3 border-b border-zinc-200 pb-4 md:pb-5\">\n    <span class=\"iconify text-primary text-2xl i--thumb-down\"><\/span>\n    <div class=\"font-circular text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 md:text-2xl md:leading-6\">\n      You may not need it if:    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<div class=\"marker:text-primary font-circular text-base text-gray-600 *:!m-0 *:!pl-6 [&amp;_li&gt;*]:pl-2\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>Your bike is older and worth <strong>less than $3,000.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>You have enough savings to fully replace your bike if it\u2019s totaled.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"max-md:mx-full-bleed wp-block-jerry-full-bleed\">\n  \n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-highlight-point-paragraph flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 rounded-lg p-6 has-gray-pink-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"iconify i--shield-thumb-up text-primary rotate-0 text-base mt-0.5 shrink-0 self-start\"><\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content grow text-sm\">\n<p><strong>Key takeaway:<\/strong> Full coverage is typically worth it for bikes over $3,000, or financed motorcycles. 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If you live in <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/florida\/\">Florida<\/a> and <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/new-hampshire\">New Hampshire<\/a>, you can skip insurance if you can prove financial responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        \ud83d\udcb5 <strong>How much is motorcycle insurance per month?<\/strong>      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Jerry users have been paying <strong>$9 &#8211; $32 per month<\/strong> for liability-only coverage or <strong>$15 &#8211; $80 per month<\/strong> for full coverage in the last 12 months. Your actual cost depends on your state, motorcycle type, driving record and coverage level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        \u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Does motorcycle insurance cover passengers?<\/strong>      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p><strong>Not always.<\/strong> Many standard policies don&#8217;t cover injuries to your passenger. You may need to add <strong>guest passenger liability coverage<\/strong> to protect yourself from being personally responsible for your passenger&#8217;s medical bills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        \u274c <strong>Can I use my car insurance for my motorcycle?<\/strong>      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>. You need a <strong>separate motorcycle insurance policy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        \ud83c\udfcd\ufe0f <strong>What&#8217;s the difference between motorcycle insurance and car insurance?<\/strong>      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Motorcycle insurance works similarly to car insurance but includes <strong>unique coverages like guest passenger liability<\/strong>. It&#8217;s typically <strong>cheaper than car insurance<\/strong> because motorcycles cost less to repair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        \ud83d\udca1<strong>Do I need full coverage on an older motorcycle?<\/strong>      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Not necessarily. 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Facts are thoroughly researched, verified and kept\n      current, and our editorial team is separate from our business partners, so our opinions &#038; tips are unbiased. All\n      insights drawn from Jerry\u2019s proprietary, aggregated customer auto insurance quotes data provide unique, real-world\n      guidance.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"text-base font-semibold text-gray-900\">Our experts<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"my-8 flex flex-col gap-8 items-center justify-center\">\n          <div\n        class=\"meet-experts-item group relative flex h-auto w-full flex-none flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden rounded-3xl py-9 text-sm shadow-variant-card\"\n        data-expand=\"false\"\n        data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onItemInit\"\n      >\n        <div class=\"grid h-full w-full grid-cols-1 overflow-hidden px-8 md:grid-cols-4\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ben-Moore.png\" class=\"size-16 rounded-full md:size-32 col-span-1 md:ml-4\" alt=\"meet-experts-thumbnail\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ben-Moore.png 250w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ben-Moore-150x150.png 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ben-Moore-56x56.png 56w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ben-Moore-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 346px) 260px, (max-width: 576px) 432px, (max-width: 720px) 540px, (min-width: 720px) 250px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/>\n          <div class=\"col-span-3\">\n            <div class=\"my-4 flex-1 content-center font-circular text-lg font-medium text-slate-900 md:mt-0\">\n              Ben Moore            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"text-slate-500 mt-2 leading-6\">\n              <p>Ben Moore is a writer and editor at Jerry and an auto insurance expert. 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