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What is Bike Insurance?

Bike insurance, also known as two wheeler insurance, is a financial agreement between you and your insurer to protect your bike against unforeseen events like accidents, theft, or natural disasters. As per IRDAI guidelines, it's mandatory to have at least a third-party bike insurance policy to legally ride on Indian roads.

Whether you're a daily commuter or an occasional rider, buying bike insurance online ensures you get quick access to quotes, digital policy documents, and coverage benefits tailored to your needs. With Aditya Birla Capital Digital, you get:

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Why take Bike Insurance from ABC?

A bike insurance policy is mandatory per the Motor Vehicles Act of 1984. If you drive a bike, you need a valid third-party coverage. While the coverage is mandatory, Aditya Birla Capital provides a smooth experience when buying the policy. Moreover, you get complete assistance at the time of claim, so your policy helps you when you need it most.

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Reasons to Buy Bike Insurance Online
Buying a two-wheeler insurance online isn’t just quick - it’s also smarter. With digital platforms, you enjoy better pricing, instant policy issuance, and zero paperwork.

Affordable Premiums

Online insurers save on operational costs and pass those benefits on to you in the form of affordable premiums compared to offline agents.

Instant Policy Issuance

Get your bike insurance policy instantly after payment - no waiting, no delays. Download soft copies on the spot.

24x7 Convenience

You can buy, renew, or compare bike insurance anytime, from anywhere - no need to visit a branch or wait in queues.

Easy Comparison of Plans

Compare multiple insurers, premium quotes, and add-ons side by side to make an informed decision based on price and features.

Paperless Process

The entire journey to buy two wheeler insurance is 100% digital and paper-free, making it eco-friendly and hassle-free.

Secure Payments

Digital platforms ensure safe and encrypted transactions, protecting your personal and banking details during payment.

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Why is Bike Insurance Critical?

Here are some factual statistics which highlights why every bike owner[3.1][3.2][3.3] needs comprehensive insurance protection.

1.2 Lakh

Two-wheeler accidents in India annually.
Every 2 minutes, a bike rider gets into an accident.

₹85,000

Average bike accident claim amount.
Without insurance, you pay this from your pocket.

78%

Bikes in India are under-insured.
Most people have only basic third-party cover.

₹2,500

Fine for riding without insurance.
Plus, your license can be suspended.

Don t Be Part of These Statistics

Get comprehensive bike insurance today and ride with complete peace of mind

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Types Of Bike Insurance Policy in India

Bike insurance in India is available in three main types - Third-Party Insurance, Own-Damage Policy, and Comprehensive Cover. You can easily explore and buy two wheeler insurance from reputed insurers through digital platforms.

Third-party bike Insurance

Third-party bike Insurance is the most basic and legally mandatory form of cover under the Motor Vehicles Act. It protects you from financial liability if your bike causes injury, death, or property damage to another person. It’s the most affordable option and ideal for those seeking minimum legal compliance.

Own-Damage Bike Insurance

Own-Damage Bike Insurance covers damages to your vehicle caused by accidents, theft, fire, vandalism, or natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes. However, it doesn’t include third-party cover and must be purchased alongside a third-party policy.

Comprehensive Bike Insurance

Comprehensive Bike Insurance combines the benefits of both third-party and own-damage policies. It offers all-around protection, covering legal liabilities, damage to your vehicle, and additional features through optional add-ons like zero depreciation, engine protection, roadside assistance, and more. Though priced higher, it ensures greater peace of mind and financial security in case of unforeseen events.

What Is Covered Under a Two-Wheeler Insurance Policy?

There are inclusions and exclusions in every policy. Bike insurance policy clearly outlines in the policy documents what is covered and what is not covered in the policy. You can refer to the table below to find out the basic coverages and not covered of a bike insurance policy.

Cover Own damage Motor Insurance Third-Party Comprehensive
Damage/Losses happened to own bike due to an accident

YES NO YES
Damage/Losses happened to own bike due to fire
YES NO YES
Damage/Losses happened to own bike due to natural calamity
YES/span> NO YES
Damages to Third-Party vehicle
NO YES YES
Damage to Third-Party Property
NO YES YES
Personal Accident Cover
NO YES YES
Injuries or Death of Third Person due to Accident
NO YES YES
Theft of Bike
YES NO YES
Customisable IDV
YES NO YES
Available Add-ons
YES NO YES


Understanding what your bike insurance policy protects helps you stay financially secure during unexpected events.

Know What Your Bike Insurance Covers

Accidental damage and collision coverage

Covers the cost of repairing or replacing your bike if it's damaged in an accident or collision. The best bike insurance plan will include this as standard.

Theft and burglary

You’re compensated based on the bike’s Insured Declared Value (IDV) if it’s stolen and not recovered.

Fire and explosion

Provides cover for losses due to accidental fire, explosions, or self-ignition.

Natural calamities (Floods, earthquakes, storms etc)

Covers damages caused by natural disasters like floods, cyclones, landslides, or earthquakes.

Riots and strikes

Protects against damage caused during strikes, riots, or civil disturbances.

Falling objects

Covers accidental damage due to external falling objects like tree branches or debris.

Third-party liability

Provides legal and financial coverage if your bike causes injury, death, or property damage to a third party.

Personal accident for rider

Offers compensation to the owner-rider in case of accidental injury, permanent disability, or death.

Damage during transit

Covers losses while transporting your bike by rail, road, air, or inland waterways.

Add-on benefits (with comprehensive cover)

Optional covers like zero depreciation, engine protection, roadside assistance, and key replacement can be added for wider protection.

Choose The Right Option

Own damage bike insurance plan

Own damage bike insurance plan

  • Available if you have an existing third-party policy
  • Covers only the damages suffered by the bike
  • Offered for one year

Third-party liability plan

Third-party liability plan

  • Annual or 5-year coverage
  • Covers third party liabilities
  • Low premiums

Comprehensive bike insurance plans

Comprehensive bike insurance plans

  • Covers both own damage and third party liability
  • Personal accident coverage
  • Optional add-ons

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Personal Accident Cover

Covers accidental deaths and permanent disablements.

Zero Depreciation

Covers the full value of your car without factoring in depreciation.

Passenger Cover

Personal accident cover for the passengers.

Driver Cover

Personal accident cover for a paid driver

Roadside Assistance

24/7 assistance in case your bike breaks down.

Engine Protection

Covers engine damages due to water seepage.

Tyre Protection

Covers tyre damages up to a specified limit

NCB Protection

Protects the accumulated No Claim Bonus even after a claim

Consumables

Covers the cost of consumables used during repairs.

Key Protection

Covers damage to and replacement of the bike’s lock and keys.

Get Started with Bike Insurance

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How to buy?

    • Login in to the ABCD App
    • Go to the Motor Insurance homepage under the Insurance domain
    • Enter your vehicle number & other relevant vehicle details
    • Compare various bike insurance plans from leading insurers
    • Select any suitable add-ons or update your Insured Declared Value as per the requirement
    • Choose the plan that fits your pocket & fulfils your needs
    • Get assistance from our call centre (if required)
    • Choose any mode of online payment to pay the premium amount
    • Once the premium is paid, the policy will be instantly issued
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How to renew?

    • Login in to the ABCD App
    • Go to the Motor Insurance homepage under the Insurance domain
    • Enter your vehicle number & other relevant vehicle details
    • Compare various bike insurance plans from leading insurers
    • Select any suitable add-ons or update your Insured Declared Value as per the requirement. Pro tip: Your IDV should be less than 10% less than Previous year policy
    • Choose the plan that fits your pocket & fulfils your needs
    • Get assistance from our call centre (if required)
    • Choose any mode of online payment to pay the premium amount
    • Once Payment, your vehicle policy will be renewed
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How to claim?

    • Inform about the damage to the Insurance company on their toll-free number or email.
    • Fill & submit the claim form along with the required documents
    • Take an estimate of the repair of the damaged bike.
    • The insurance company will send a surveyor to prepare a report
    • Based on the surveyor’s report, your bike will be sent to the network garage for repairs.
    • Submit the repair invoice, payment receipt & other documents
    • If all the documents are in place, your bike will get repaired in the insurer’s network garage and you get a cashless claim.
    • In case of reimbursement, pay the garage for the repairs & the amount will be reimbursed

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Understanding Bike Insurance

  • What is Bike Insurance?
  • What are the features of Bike Insurance?
  • What are the benefits of Bike Insurance?
  • Common bike insurance terminologies
  • What factors affect the bike insurance premium?
  • How is the IDV calculated under bike insurance plans?
  • How much No Claim Bonus is available under Bike Insurance plans?
  • How to Calculate Two-Wheeler Insurance Premium Online

What is Bike Insurance?

  • Bike Insurance is an insurance policy for bikes and scooters. It covers the damages the bike might suffer and compensates for the financial loss.

  • Bike Insurance also covers damages caused by the vehicle to third parties and pays the underlying financial liability on your behalf.

  • Every two-wheeler must have a bike insurance policy to run on Indian roads legally.

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What are the features of Bike Insurance?

  • Comprehensive, standalone own-damage and third-party plan options

  • New bikes are insured for 5 years under third-party cover

  • Lump sum benefit paid in the case of accidental death or disablement

  • Covers unlimited liability for third-party deaths

  • Offers cashless and reimbursement claims

What are the benefits of Bike Insurance?

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If your bike causes injury, death or property damage to another individual, you are held financially responsible for their loss. The bike insurance policy covers this loss.

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With the financial compensation allowed under bike insurance, you get financial security against possible accidents or mishaps involving the bike. 

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The bike insurance policy fulfils the legal mandate of having your bike insured. You can avoid legal fines and penalties when you have a bike insurance policy 

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The premiums of the policy are affordable, and the available discounts also lower the premium outgo 

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Comprehensive bike insurance plans offer a choice of riders which enhance the coverage and provide added financial security  

Common Bike Insurance terminologies 

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Short for Insured Declared Value. It represents the vehicle’s value after factoring in age-based depreciation. 

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The part of claim which is compulsorily borne by the policyholder while the insurer pays the rest.

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The part of claim which you voluntarily undertake to pay from your pockets over and above the compulsory deductible  

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Optional coverage features that enhance the scope of the policy and are available at an additional premium 

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Premium discount allowed on renewals for not making claims in the previous policy years.  

What factors affect the Bike Insurance premium? 

  • Type of policy

    comprehensive plans charge a higher premium than third-party plans.

  • IDV

    Higher the IDV, higher the premium 

  • Age of the vehicle

    Older the vehicle, lower the premium 

  • Registration location

    Bikes in metros attract higher premiums

  • Claim history

    Premiums are higher if claims have been made in past years

  • Make, model and variant

    It determines the bike’s value, which affects the premium

  • Available discounts

    discounts reduce the overall premium

How is the IDV calculated under Bike Insurance plans? 

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IDV = (market value of the vehicle - depreciation) + (value of accessories - depreciation on accessories) 

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Age of the vehicle

Depreciation rate

Less than 6 months

5%

More than 6 months but less than a year

15%

More than a year but less than 2 years

20%

More than 2 years but less than 3 years

30%

More than 3 years but less than 4 years

40%

More than 4 years but less than 5 years

50%

More than 5 years

Agreed mutually between the policyholder and insurance company

 

How much No Claim Bonus is available under Bike Insurance plans?

  • After one claim-free year - 20%

  • After two successive claim-free years - 25%

  • After three successive claim-free years - 35%

  • After four successive claim-free years - 45%

  • After five successive claim-free years - 50%

How to Calculate Two-Wheeler Insurance Premium Online

Before buying two-wheeler insurance online, it’s helpful to understand how your premium is calculated. Online premium calculators use a few key details to estimate your policy cost instantly and accurately.


  • Insured Declared Value (IDV) and Bike Details


    The IDV is the current market value of your bike after factoring in depreciation. It represents the maximum compensation you'll receive in case of theft or total loss. Along with this, the make, model, engine capacity, and variant of your two-wheeler also affect the premium. Sports or premium bikes generally have higher premiums compared to regular commuter bikes.

  • Location and Policy Preferences


    The city or registration zone impacts the premium too - urban and high-risk zones often have slightly higher rates. Additionally, the type of cover you choose - third-party, own-damage, or comprehensive - along with any add-on covers (like zero depreciation or roadside assistance) will influence the final premium amount.
    You can input these details into Aditya Birla Capital Digital’s online calculator to get an instant premium quote, helping you compare and choose the right plan for your bike.

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FAQs on Bike Insurance

Yes, during ownership transfer, you can move the existing policy by informing the insurer and submitting transfer documents.

According to the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988, bike owners must have insurance. This mandatory policy safeguards you from the financial responsibility of covering injuries or damages to third parties in case of an accident.

If you lose your bike insurance papers, ask your insurance company for a duplicate. Also, report the loss to the nearest police station to prevent potential problems later.

Yes, your bike insurance is valid throughout India so you can ride to any State without concerns about coverage.

PA means personal accident cover. This provides Rs. 15 lakhs in case of an accident for the rider/driver. Compensation applies if the rider/owner loses their life or becomes disabled due to an accident covered by the bike insurance policy.

It's against the law. If caught by the traffic police for the first time, you'll be fined Rs. 2,000. The penalty for a second offence is Rs. 4,000, which may lead to imprisonment. Ensure you have at least the minimum third-party insurance to avoid these consequences.

While there's no specific limit on the total claims per year, the total amount claimed should not exceed the bike's coverage. Reviewing the policy documents to understand these details and prevent any issues is advisable.

You have options like third-party liability, comprehensive, and standalone own damage insurance policies. Each serves different purposes, and their costs vary based on what they cover.

If your bike needs repairs, go to a garage networked with your insurance company. There, you won't have to pay for the repairs directly. Your insurance provider will handle the payment directly with the garage.

If you decide to use a garage of your choice for bike repairs, which is not under the insurer’s network garage list, you pay for the fixes and then later ask your insurance company to reimburse you. That's a reimbursement claim.

Comprehensive and standalone, own-damage bike insurance plans are offered for a tenure of one year. In the case of a new bike, the third party liability policy is issued for a tenure of 5 years as mandated by law. If you do not have a new bike and buy the third-party policy, the coverage would be allowed for one year.

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Add-on covers are benefit additions to your two-wheeler policy that are available at an extra cost. Some popular add-on covers are:

  • Zero-depreciation cover: With this cover, there will be no depreciation-related deduction in your claim benefit amount.

  • No-claim bonus: NCB (no-claim bonus) is an amount you receive in a year when you have not made any claims.

  • Emergency assistance cover: This cover provides you with emergency roadside services such as minor repairs, tyre changes, etc.

  • Daily allowance benefit: When your vehicle is at the service centre, this cover provides you with a travel allowance.

  • Helmet cover: You can get your helmet repaired or replaced in case of damage during an accident.

18% GST is applicable on two-wheeler insurance.

If your policy expires before you could renew it, there is a 90-day grace period within which renewal is still possible. If you miss that as well, you will have to buy a new insurance policy.

Yes, it is possible to claim bike insurance without your driving licence with a Loss of Licence/RC Cover.

An endorsement is a document that amends your bike insurance policy terms.

  • It will not cover your bike for damage, loss, or theft.

  • You can not buy add-on covers.

  • You can not customise your IDV (Insured Declared Value).

It’s equally important to know what your policy excludes so you can avoid claim rejections and surprises.

  • Mechanical breakdown: Routine mechanical or electrical failures are not covered.

  • Normal wear and tear: Gradual deterioration like worn-out tyres or brake pads, isn’t claimable.

  • Riding under influence: Claims are rejected if you're found riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

  • Using bike for commercial purposes: Personal bike insurance does not cover damages if the bike is used for commercial purposes, such as delivery or rentals.

  • Nuclear risks: Losses caused by nuclear radiation or contamination are excluded.

  • War and war-like situations: Damages due to war, invasion, or other war-like operations are not covered.

  • Consequential losses :Indirect losses such as loss of income due to damage, aren’t covered.

  • Driving without valid license: Claims are void if you're found riding with an expired or invalid driving license.

  • Expired or inactive insurance policy: If the policy has lapsed, any damages during that period won’t be covered.

  • Participating in illegal racing: Incidents during speed tests, races, or reckless riding events are excluded.

  • Unapproved vehicle modifications: Claims may be denied if the bike has undisclosed or unauthorized modifications.

  • Outside geographical limits:Damages occurring outside Indian borders are not covered by standard policies.
    Understanding these ensures a smoother bike insurance online claim experience. Many of these exclusions can be covered with add-on covers. Check available add-ons for extended protection.

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