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2012 Set to be Year of the Motorcycle, Says Swinton Bikes






Posted by Editor on 27th December 2011 at 03:42 PM
2012 Set to be Year of the Motorcycle, Says Swinton Bikes
Reports suggest that motoring and travel costs will continue to rise in the New Year, that's why Swinton, the UK's leading bike insurance broker is predicting an increase in popularity in motorcyclists.

Motorbikes use considerably less fuel than cars, and in the current economic climate, is an appealing concept to drivers who simply want to get from A to B as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

UK roads are expected to get busier over the coming years and for drivers this means only one thing: increase in traffic congestion. Motorcyclists, if safe to do so, can often avoid queuing traffic by filtering in and out of queues. For those travelling during rush hour, opting for a motorbike rather than a car is something that could ease the pain of spending hours sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic.

It was recently announced that motorcyclists in London can now benefit from driving in bus lanes(1), further helping these motorists avoid the busy city traffic.

Motorbike insurance is generally cheaper than car insurance, giving drivers a cheaper alternative to owning a car.

Here's five top reasons from Swinton Bikes, why motorists should consider opting for a bike than a car:

-- Cheaper fuel costs
-- Cheaper road tax
-- Easier to park in busy town centres
-- Can cut journey times - motorcyclists can now ride in UK bus lanes, and
avoid long traffic queues
-- Motorbikes help cut CO2 emissions, which means riders are doing their
'bit' to make our country greener

Anthony Aronin, Head of Swinton Bikes said: "Motorbikes aren't an option for all drivers, particularly those with families, but if it is an option it's definitely something that should be considered. It can help to significantly reduce travel costs when comparing the total amounts spent on running and owning a car. Not only that, motorbikes offer a 'green' alternative to other road vehicles."

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