SilverRocket
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Update-
U.S. riders- Has anyone else seen a big jump in insurance going up from the 700X to the 750X with the same policy amounts?
My liability-only policy doubled in price, from $102 to $291 when I replaced the old 700 DCT with the 750DCT. In CA we have to have every bike's VIN attached to the policy, even if it's just basic liability. I got a warning that I couldn't register my new bike without an insurance policy attached to the new VIN.
My old insurance company doesn't even offer coverage on the 750! So check with them first if you have full coverage and think they might have a different rate for the slightly bigger bike.
I was quoted an insane $2200/ year for full coverage! So went with liability only with Drive (Progressive) and so got hit with all the fees they charge for new policies.
I have had no issues with the new 750 so far. I keep having to put off trips due to all the smoke from the wildfires, so still don't have 1,000 miles on it yet. I have noticed no real improvement to the high speed ride quality over my 700. People are driving so fast on the freeways out here now, it pushes the 750 from a comfortable ride at 65-70mph to 75-80, which means more wind blast, harsher ride ( bumps are not as smooth at higher speeds) and worse mpg.
I also notice fewer people slowing down, thinking I'm a motorcycle officer, with the new, red bike!
U.S. riders- Has anyone else seen a big jump in insurance going up from the 700X to the 750X with the same policy amounts?
My liability-only policy doubled in price, from $102 to $291 when I replaced the old 700 DCT with the 750DCT. In CA we have to have every bike's VIN attached to the policy, even if it's just basic liability. I got a warning that I couldn't register my new bike without an insurance policy attached to the new VIN.
My old insurance company doesn't even offer coverage on the 750! So check with them first if you have full coverage and think they might have a different rate for the slightly bigger bike.
I was quoted an insane $2200/ year for full coverage! So went with liability only with Drive (Progressive) and so got hit with all the fees they charge for new policies.
I have had no issues with the new 750 so far. I keep having to put off trips due to all the smoke from the wildfires, so still don't have 1,000 miles on it yet. I have noticed no real improvement to the high speed ride quality over my 700. People are driving so fast on the freeways out here now, it pushes the 750 from a comfortable ride at 65-70mph to 75-80, which means more wind blast, harsher ride ( bumps are not as smooth at higher speeds) and worse mpg.
I also notice fewer people slowing down, thinking I'm a motorcycle officer, with the new, red bike!