The number of motorcyclists on the UK's roads is on the increase, according to figures from Post Office. Statistics from the organisation indicate a 37 per cent growth in the number of bikers out there over the past decade. And with 29 per cent saying they chose their two-wheeler due to its cheaper running costs, the credit crunch could see even more car owners downsizing.
Post Office responded to this demand earlier in the year with the launch of a new motorbike insurance policy. Among the features of the product are cover for up to £500 of accessories and the option of adding a maximum of four bikes to a single policy.
Figures from the Department for Transport also reveal that motorcycling is becoming safer. In 2007, the number of fatalities following motorbike accidents dropped by two per cent. Although the number of non-fatal injuries rose slightly, it could be the risk of death that is of most interest to many current or potential future bikers.
