Heading on a motorcycle tour, make sure you understand our travel insurance cover when it comes to riding a motorbike overseas.
If you are in control of a motorcycle or scooter with an engine capacity greater than 125cc, you need to hold a current, valid New Zealand motorcycle licence. If you are riding a motorcycle or scooter with an engine capacity lower than 125cc, you need to hold a current, valid New Zealand drivers licence.
You also need to be aware that cover will not be provided to you if you are a passenger on a moped, scooter or motorcycle, and the person in control does not have a valid motorcycle licence for that country.
Please note that it’s compulsory to wear a helmet while riding a motorbike or scooter in many countries. Regardless of local requirements, 1Cover advises you to wear a motorcycle helmet whenever you are a rider or passenger on a scooter or motorbike.
You won’t be covered for anything arising from your motorcycle tour if:
You’ll have plenty of goals when it comes to taking a motorcycle tour, to climbing aboard a trusty motorised steed and doing the long distances, to spending weeks or even months on the road.
You’ll want to ride good roads, naturally. You’ll want a journey with plenty of corners, roadways that are smooth and comfortable, surrounded by spectacular scenery, with good places to stop. You’ll want to be touring somewhere interesting, maybe a foreign country, maybe your own – but somewhere worth exploring, where the fascination remains whether you’re on the bike or off it.
You’ll probably want good people to do your touring with too, either someone riding pillion or on a bike behind you, and people to share the thrill and the adventure.
Mostly though, you’ll want this: to come home safely. To have an incident-free journey. That’s the thing to remember before you set out on a multi-day motor-biking trip. You want to make it out unscathed.
That means taking precautions. It means ensuring you have the skills and experience for the ride. It means having the right safety equipment. It means making sure your bike is up to the task. It means knowing the roads and knowing where you’re going on them. It means riding within yourself, not taking unnecessary risks, making plenty of stops to rest and enjoy the scenery.
Take care of all of those things and the world of motorcycle touring opens up to you. You’re ready to ride through the madness of Vietnam. You’re ready to tackle a classic motorbike ride like the Trollstigen in Norway, or the Great Ocean Road in Australia, or the Caracoles Pass in Chile. You’re ready to hit the open road without a care in the world. And that’s what it should be about.
Stylish clothing feels good, but it's most important to wear clothing that will protect you from flying bugs, the wind, debris and dreaded road rash if you get into an accident. And while black is fashionable, it’s generally better to have reflective stripes and brighter clothing to make sure everybody will see you riding on the road.
Before you ride off into the sunset, make sure you double check your motorcycle thoroughly. This includes your signals, lights and horns, tires, brakes, etc. are working as they should be.
Remember, the faster you’re going, the longer it will take you to stop. Be aware of local traffic laws and road rules, and never go above the speed limit.
Whilst the main danger might seem like the other vehicles on the road, a high percentage of accidents are caused by poor road surface conditions. Keep an eye on the roads, and keep your speed down to minimise this risk.
It's simple, if you've been drinking alcohol before you operate any vehicle your travel insurance will most likely be invalidated.
It’s important that you as the driver knows what you’re doing, but your passenger should also be aware of the road rules, and should definitely not bother you while you’re driving.
If you are in control of a motorcycle or scooter with an engine capacity greater than 125cc, you need to hold a current, valid New Zealand motorcycle licence. If you are riding a motorcycle or scooter with an engine capacity lower than 125cc, you need to hold a current, valid New Zealand drivers licence.
You also need to be aware that cover will not be provided to you if you are a passenger on a moped, scooter or motorcycle, and the person in control does not have a valid motorcycle licence for that country.
Please note that it’s compulsory to wear a helmet while riding a motorbike or scooter in many countries. Regardless of local requirements, 1Cover advises you to wear a motorcycle helmet whenever you are a rider or passenger on a scooter or motorbike.
We don't offer personal liability cover whilst you are in ownership or in control of a motor vehicle, motorbike or scooter, and we don’t replace any aspect of car insurance.
However, we offer personal liability in regards to legal liability for payment of compensation in respect of death or bodily injury, and/or physical loss of, or damage to property. This benefit only applies when you are not in control of a motorised vehicle.
Provided you are within the parameters stated in the Policy Wording, and you don’t have a Domestic or Frequent Traveller Domestic policy, then the benefit we offer is unlimited.Terms and conditions apply. (Please note: we do not cover for Search and Rescue).
You would need to have insurance with your rental provider, as we do not provide direct cover for your vehicle, we just provide cover for medical costs if you are in an accident.Check the Policy Wording for details.
Rental vehicle excess cover is not applicable to scooters and motorcycles.
In an emergency, get yourself to hospital. As soon as it is possible, we advise that you or a member of your travelling party call our medical assistance team who will be able to liaise with you or the hospital.
Check out our sports & adventure pack to see what extra cover you need for all your holiday activities.
Have a pre-existing medical condition that might affect your motorcycling? Pregnant? Or want to know about repatriation? Find out everything you need to know here.
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