Motorcyles Most Likely to Crash, Be Stolen

**Spok** · 06-20-2005

Motorcyles Most Likely to Crash, Be Stolen

A recent study of claims data on more than two million motorcycles insured over the past three years by The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, the country's largest motorcycle insurer, uncovers the makes and models of bikes most and least likely to be stolen or crashed.

Motorcycle Thefts:

Most Likely to be Stolen

1. Suzuki GSX-R Series
2. Yamaha YZF Series
3. Honda CBR Series
4. Suzuki Hayabusa
5. Kawasaki Ninja Series

Least Likely to be Stolen

1. Suzuki Savage
2. BMW R1200C
3. Honda Rebel Series
4. Honda Shadow Series
5. Yamaha V-Star

Motorcycle Crashes:

Most Likely to be Crashed

1. Suzuki GSX-R Series
2. Kawasaki Ninja Series
3. Suzuki TLR
4. Yamaha YZF Series
5. Honda CBR Series

Least Likely to be Crashed
1. Yamaha Virago Series
2. Honda Rebel Series
3. Suzuki Savage
4. Harley-Davidson FXR
5. BMW R1200C

So what does this mean for bikers? If you choose a motorcycle that's involved in more crashes or is stolen more often you'll most likely pay more for insurance.

*trikebubble* · 06-20-2005

What it means is that if you ride a Suzuki Savage, you are feeling pretty low right about now.

CTRider · 06-20-2005

Does the Ninja series include the 250 and 500? I've been quoted very low rates for both and it's been my understanding that they aren't as desirable to steal do to their low replacement cost and lower cost of replacement parts. In addition, the joyriders tend to go for larger displacement bikes - as do a lot of less responsible new riders who are more likely to wreck in their first 6 months to a year of owning a bike.

**Spok** · 06-20-2005

I think the 250's are safe from this list.

**2WheelFun** · 06-20-2005

Statistics show the results of theft...that's for sure...but somehow I still try my best to keep my 1500 under lock and key as best I can.

**Spok** · 06-20-2005

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

Statistics show the results of theft...that's for sure...but somehow I still try my best to keep my 1500 under lock and key as best I can.

a good practice for all things valuable.

Green Knight · 06-20-2005

The reason why the bikes that are most likely to be stolen are also the ones most likely to be crashed is because the reason bikes are stolen is to sell the expencive farings to people who just crashed their brand new baby. You'd be suprised how much hot stuff goes over Ebay.

*ispeed77* · 06-20-2005

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Originally Posted by Green Knight

The reason why the bikes that are most likely to be stolen are also the ones most likely to be crashed is because the reason bikes are stolen is to sell the expencive farings to people who just crashed their brand new baby. You'd be suprised how much hot stuff goes over Ebay.

on top of that, the number of bikes that are crashed after being stolen.

CTRider · 06-20-2005

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Originally Posted by trikebubble

What it means is that if you ride a Suzuki Savage, you are feeling pretty low right about now.

I'd be thinking, "D**m, no wonder I can't get anyone to steal this thing, even when I leave it the Bronx, at night, with the keys in the ignition!" Either that or I'd be saying, "I'll bet I could save a bunch of money on my bike insurance....."

Katafer · 06-21-2005

Hey Spok,

That is very interesting information. Do you have a link or magazine where you got that info. from? I want to send it to friends...

Thanks!
K

**Spok** · 06-21-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katafer

Hey Spok,

That is very interesting information. Do you have a link or magazine where you got that info. from? I want to send it to friends...

Thanks!
K

here is the link to where I found it.

http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2...0/171905.shtml

NYcruiser · 06-21-2005

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Originally Posted by ispeed77

on top of that, the number of bikes that are crashed after being stolen.

or stolen after they have been crashed

Lee_2061 · 06-21-2005

So does that mean absolutely nobody other than us few like Vulcans?

N250girl · 06-21-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTRider

Does the Ninja series include the 250 and 500? I've been quoted very low rates for both and it's been my understanding that they aren't as desirable to steal do to their low replacement cost and lower cost of replacement parts. In addition, the joyriders tend to go for larger displacement bikes - as do a lot of less responsible new riders who are more likely to wreck in their first 6 months to a year of owning a bike.

Yea, I have a 250 and I only pay $41.80 per month. yessssssss!!!!!

*ispeed77* · 06-21-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by N250girl

Yea, I have a 250 and I only pay $41.80 per month. yessssssss!!!!!

um yeah, i just got my insurance bill for the year $1190, and that's just the bike ! I HATE MA !!!

thetao · 06-21-2005

It's too bad insurance companies don't open up their systems like airline booking. Wouldn't it be great if there was an expedia.com for insurance? I know in Canada, kanetix.com is somewhat close, but it doesn't cover that many firms.

**2WheelFun** · 06-21-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by N250girl

Yea, I have a 250 and I only pay $41.80 per month. yessssssss!!!!!

AND...your bikes gets something like 75 miles to the gallon, right?

**2WheelFun** · 06-21-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by ispeed77

um yeah, i just got my insurance bill for the year $1190, and that's just the bike ! I HATE MA !!!

OUCH!!! OUCH!!! OUCH!!!

luvda6R · 06-21-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by whistle clean

Originally Posted by ispeed77
um yeah, i just got my insurance bill for the year $1190, and that's just the bike ! I HATE MA !!!

OUCH!!! OUCH!!! OUCH!!!

$1500 here, and feeling VERY lucky to have gotten it. It's worth it though!

*ispeed77* · 06-21-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by whistle clean

OUCH!!! OUCH!!! OUCH!!!

tell me about it. $2300 for my truck and her Explorer too.

06-20-2005	#1 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,534	Motorcyles Most Likely to Crash, Be Stolen Motorcyles Most Likely to Crash, Be Stolen A recent study of claims data on more than two million motorcycles insured over the past three years by The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, the country's largest motorcycle insurer, uncovers the makes and models of bikes most and least likely to be stolen or crashed. Motorcycle Thefts: Most Likely to be Stolen 1. Suzuki GSX-R Series 2. Yamaha YZF Series 3. Honda CBR Series 4. Suzuki Hayabusa 5. Kawasaki Ninja Series Least Likely to be Stolen 1. Suzuki Savage 2. BMW R1200C 3. Honda Rebel Series 4. Honda Shadow Series 5. Yamaha V-Star Motorcycle Crashes: Most Likely to be Crashed 1. Suzuki GSX-R Series 2. Kawasaki Ninja Series 3. Suzuki TLR 4. Yamaha YZF Series 5. Honda CBR Series Least Likely to be Crashed 1. Yamaha Virago Series 2. Honda Rebel Series 3. Suzuki Savage 4. Harley-Davidson FXR 5. BMW R1200C So what does this mean for bikers? If you choose a motorcycle that's involved in more crashes or is stolen more often you'll most likely pay more for insurance. __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

06-20-2005	#2 (permalink)
trikebubble RIP Brother Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 18,540	What it means is that if you ride a Suzuki Savage, you are feeling pretty low right about now. __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd "I'll ride the wave where it takes me, I'll hold the pain release me"

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CTRider TV Guru BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 8,352	Does the Ninja series include the 250 and 500? I've been quoted very low rates for both and it's been my understanding that they aren't as desirable to steal do to their low replacement cost and lower cost of replacement parts. In addition, the joyriders tend to go for larger displacement bikes - as do a lot of less responsible new riders who are more likely to wreck in their first 6 months to a year of owning a bike. __________________ 1983 Honda CB550 About Me Answers to your Gadget Questions Gadget Forum

06-20-2005	#4 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,534	I think the 250's are safe from this list. __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

06-20-2005	#5 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,372	Statistics show the results of theft...that's for sure...but somehow I still try my best to keep my 1500 under lock and key as best I can. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

06-20-2005	#7 (permalink)
Green Knight Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 1,803	The reason why the bikes that are most likely to be stolen are also the ones most likely to be crashed is because the reason bikes are stolen is to sell the expencive farings to people who just crashed their brand new baby. You'd be suprised how much hot stuff goes over Ebay.

06-21-2005	#10 (permalink)
Katafer Still On The Kickstand Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 37	Hey Spok, That is very interesting information. Do you have a link or magazine where you got that info. from? I want to send it to friends... Thanks! K __________________ 2005 Drifter 1500 - Black & White Chrome Seat Rail, Indian Head Light, Custom Grips, etc

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Lee_2061 V2K Blingaphile BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western Australia Posts: 1,790	So does that mean absolutely nobody other than us few like Vulcans? __________________ VROC17211 ROG189 UMC38326 V2KBUM#3 www.cruisercustomizing.com/lee_2061 www.flipdrive.com/silkfire

06-21-2005	#16 (permalink)
thetao Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 19	It's too bad insurance companies don't open up their systems like airline booking. Wouldn't it be great if there was an expedia.com for insurance? I know in Canada, kanetix.com is somewhat close, but it doesn't cover that many firms.