Progressive Motorcycle Insurance
Progressive motorcycle insurance is some of the most affordable on the market, with tons of coverage options to choose from.
Written by R.E. Fulton
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
Coverage | Description | Example | Included automatically? | Do I need it? |
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Pays for injuries to others if you’re at fault in an accident | You run a red light and crash into another rider, who sustains a concussion. Progressive will pay their medical bills up to your policy’s BIL limit. | No | Check your state’s laws—BIL is required by law in most states. | |
Pays for repairs to other drivers’ bikes if you’re at fault in an accident | You lose control of your motorcycle and crash into another rider, damaging their bike. Progressive will cover the cost of repairs up to your policy’s limit. | No | Check your state’s laws—but it’s a good idea for any rider. | |
Comprehensive coverage | Pays to repair or replace your motorcycle if it’s stolen or damaged by fire, vandalism, or a collision with an animal. | You hit a deer on the highway and your bike is totaled. Progressive covers the actual cash value of the bike minus any deductible. | No | Not required by law, but worth it unless your motorcycle is very old or of little value. |
Collision coverage | Pays to fix or replace your bike if it’s damaged in a collision. | You run into the highway guardrail and mangle your handlebars. Progressive covers the cost of repairs. | No | Not required by law, but worth it unless your motorcycle is very old or of little value. |
Covers medical bills, lost wages, and bike repairs if you’re hit by an uninsured driver. | A car hits you, but the driver doesn’t have liability insurance. Unless they pay your damages out of pocket, Progressive will cover your costs up to your policy’s limits. | No | Check your state’s laws—UIM is required in some states and optional in others. | |
Covers medical bills for you and your passengers regardless of fault | Your friend is riding behind you and falls off your bike, breaking their collarbone. Progressive will cover their medical bills up to the limits specified by your policy. | No | Not required, but a good idea, especially if you don’t have health insurance. | |
Full replacement cost | Covers the cost of new replacement parts, not their depreciated value | Your motorcycle headlight is broken in a covered crash. The headlight was old and only worth about $30, but Progressive will cover the full cost of a new $80 replacement, minus any deductible. | Yes | |
Accessories and custom parts/equipment | Covers replacements for custom parts and accessories in collision and comprehensive claims | Those sweet custom wheels you just installed get destroyed in a highway crash. Progressive will cover the cost of replacing the custom part, minus any deductible. | $3,000 automatically included with collision and comprehensive | If you make a lot of custom upgrades to your bike, you should consider increasing your accessory coverage limit (you can go up to $30,000). |
OEM parts | Covers repairs with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or custom parts | If you have OEM or custom parts in your bike, Progressive will only use those parts for repairs. | Only with collision and comprehensive | |
Total loss coverage | Covers the full manufacturer’s suggested retail price for a new bike if yours is totaled | You bought a brand-new motorcycle for $20,000 and totaled it six months later. Progressive will give you the full cost of a new model, minus any deductible. | Only available for motorcycles less than one model year old on a new policy OR two model years old if renewing a total loss coverage policy | If you just bought an expensive new bike, this coverage is a good idea. |
Roadside assistance and trip interruption | Covers free towing to the nearest repair shop anywhere in the US or Canada, plus up to $500 of trip interruption | You’re on a weekend trip in the Badlands when your motorcycle breaks down, stranding you on Highway 240. Progressive will tow your bike to the nearest shop and help you pay for a taxi, meals, and a hotel room (up to $500). | No | If you take frequent road trips away from home, roadside assistance can be a great safety net. |
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. Progressive will 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. |
Vanishing deductibles | Removes 25% from your deductible for every claim-free policy period | You bought a policy with Progressive four years ago and selected diminishing deductible coverage. After four years accident-free, you won’t have to pay a deductible if you need to make a claim! | No | It’s not required, but this is a great way for safe drivers to lower insurance costs. |
Enhanced injury protection | Up to $250 per week for up to two years to replace lost wages due to a covered injury; up to $25,000 in death benefits | You break your arm in a collision and can’t work for seven weeks. During that time, Progressive will send you $250 per week to replace your lost wages. | No | If you do a lot of high-risk biking, this coverage is worth it. |
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