Plymouth Rock Motorcycle Insurance
Plymouth Rock partners with Rider Insurance Company to provide motorcycle insurance. Here’s everything you need to know.
Written by Jaya Anandjit
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
Coverage | Description | Example | Included automatically? | Do I need it? |
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If you’re at fault in an accident, this will pay for the other parties’ injuries. | You switch lanes without signaling and collide with another rider, resulting in a broken ankle. Plymouth Rock will cover their medical bills within your policy’s BIL limits. | No | BIL is a minimum insurance requirement in most states—check your state laws for more information. | |
Covers repairs to another person’s property if you cause damage. | You go through a red light and crash into another rider, damaging their bike. Plymouth Rock will pay for their repair costs within your policy’s limits. | No | PDL is typically required in most states—check your state laws for more information. | |
Comprehensive coverage | Covers repairs or replacements from non-collision events, like fire, theft, and vandalism. | A deer jumps in front of your bike on the highway, and you hit it. Plymouth Rock will cover repairs. | No | Not required by law but could be useful if your bike is expensive, newer, or in very good condition. |
Collision coverage | Pays to repair or replace your bike if it’s damaged in a collision with another vehicle or stationary object. | You crash into a street sign and damage parts of your bike. Plymouth Rock will handle the repair costs. | No | Not required by law but could be useful if your bike is expensive, newer, rare, or in good condition. |
Pays for medical bills for you and your passengers whether or not you were at fault. | You’re involved in a collision with your friend on the back of your bike and you both require medical attention. Plymouth Rock will pay for your medical bills within the limits of your policy. | No | Not required, but can be financially wise, especially if you don’t have health insurance. | |
Roadside Assistance (24/7) | Offers roadside assistance if you encounter disabling mechanical issues while on the road. | Your motorcycle breaks down unexpectedly. Plymouth Rock can provide towing services, a battery jumpstart, emergency fluid delivery, and more. | No | Not required. Not available for ATVs and UTVs, but can be handy if you have a bike that could possibly encounter issues. |
Trip interruption coverage | Covers up to $600 worth of meals and lodging if a trip is interrupted by issues with your bike. Must have collision or comprehensive coverage for this to apply, and the incident must occur within 100 miles of your home. | You’re 95 miles away from home and your bike encounters mechanical problems that leave you stranded. Plymouth Rock will cover any accommodations or meals necessary to keep you going until you are returned home. | Included with collision and comprehensive coverage | Not required by law, but can be handy if you have a bike that could possibly encounter disabling issues |
Replacement cost | Covers replacements of up to $45,000 for motorcycles purchased new within one calendar year of the purchase date. Must have collision and/or comprehensive coverage. | You purchased a new bike less than three months ago and it was involved in a collision that caused damage. Plymouth Rock will cover the replacement cost within the limits of your policy, minus the deductible. | Included with collision and comprehensive coverage | If you ride a new bike, this can provide extra financial protection in case of an accident. |
Accessories coverage | Covers up to $8,000 worth of customized parts; up to $3,000 for equipment, paint, chrome; also covers damage to your helmet or safety gear. Must have comprehensive and/or collision coverage. | If accessories are damaged under the limits covered by comprehensive or collision coverage, Plymouth Rock will pay up to $3,000-8,000 to have it repaired or replaced. | Included with collision and comprehensive coverage | If your riding experience includes custom accessories, this could be beneficial in case damages occur. |
Helmet coverage | Covers up to $500 to replace a safety helmet less than five years old that was damaged in a collision. Must have collision coverage. | Your newer safety helmet was damaged in a collision. Plymouth Rock will cover the replacement fee with up to $500, minus your collision deductible. | Must have collision coverage | If you own an expensive helmet less than five years old, this could help to replace it if a collision causes damages. |
Carried property coverage | Covers up to $1,000 to repair or replace personal property that was damaged in a collision. Must have collision and/or comprehensive coverage. | Your property is destroyed due to a collision with another motorcycle. Plymouth Rock will cover up to $1,000 worth of personal property if this happens. | Must have collision and comprehensive coverage | If you carry valuables with you while riding, this coverage is a good idea. |
Carried Contents® | Covers personal belongings on your bike if they’re damaged in a covered incident. | When you crashed into the guardrail, your phone shattered in your pocket. Insurance may cover the cost of a replacement. | No | If you carry expensive items, such as camping and hunting equipment, on your bike, this coverage is a good idea. |
“Insurance companies originally charged me $189 while driving my BMW 300 miles per year. Thanks toJerry, I only pay $56! I’m so happy.” —Ray T.