Planning an Autumn Ride? Destinations, Bike Loans and New Bikes to Discover

With the summer heat easing but the chill of winter not (usually) set in,  autumn makes for an ideal getaway time, especially for a riding trip on country roads. It’s a popular time for car, camping and caravan road-trippers so heading off on two wheels can help to avoid some of the regular traffic snarls. If you’re planning a getaway ride, now is the time to start not only planning but acting. We offer inspo and info on destinations to head for, new touring bikes to consider buying and what bike loans are available to make that motorcycle road trip an affordable experience.

While embarking on a motorbike versus a car tour does come with its limitations – less luggage and passenger space, it can present a lot of positives. One in particular at the moment is fuel expenses. Motorbikes are more cost-effective in the fuel department than cars and when you purchase a bike with a cheap loan, the savings just keep coming.

Motorcycle enthusiasts need little, or should that be no, convincing or motivation for a new bike or to head on a tour, so let’s get into how you can make your upcoming motorcycle tour an amazing and affordable experience.

Destination Inspo

Many riders will have their favourite places and routes but it’s always great to check out what locations others have rated highly. Tourism Australia provides fantastic inspiration with their 2022 Best Australian Beaches list. The list includes beaches in all states and territories with a special nod to the cultural significance of these places for First Nations people. Misery Beach in WA tops the list with NSW’s Horseshoe Bay second and The Spit in Queensland third. There are 20 on the list so check it out and make a plan.

For rural and country destination seekers, Wotif assists with their list of 2022 Aussie Town of the Year. This list also includes places in multiple states and territories so plenty to consider.

New Motorcycle Tourers

Of course the road or trail condition during your ride and at the destination will determine exactly what type of motorcycle you’ll be including on your purchase list. Jade Bike Loans provides loans for all types of bikes – cruisers, tourers, off-road, etc, so no problems there if you need finance to make the purchase.

For those considering a motorcycle for road trips, perhaps consider the new model from Indian Motorcycles, the 2022 Pursuit. It’s available in dealership with a Premium Package. It features a liquid cooled PowerPlus engine, 1768 cc with impressive specs.

It is available in both the Limited and the Pursuit Dark Horse variants, both fitted with that Premium Package and with a choice of colourways to personalise to some degree your ride.

Of course BMW and Harley-Davidson are synonymous with touring classics and always worth checking out. The 2022 BMW R18 is another great American style tourer which was released earlier this year. Late 2021 Harley-Davidson released their new Sportster S in Australia, also worth checking out.  New in ‘22 for Harley are the Street Glide and Road Glide, both look ideal for a road trip.

When discussing a purchase with the motorcycle dealer, don’t forget to include all those accessories that you may want. Extra saddle bags are usually a must for touring and wet weather gear could be advisable depending on your destination. If extras are included in the dealer invoice, there is a strong possibility that your Jade Bike Loans consultant can include the price in your bike loan.

Motorbike Loans Info

The supply of many goods has been disrupted due to COVID and the computer chip shortage. This may impact some motorcycle brands and some models at some time. When stock is low, buyers need to be smart to secure the motorcycle they want.

Key to achieving that objective is having your finance sorted before heading in for a test ride and price discussion. We make that possible with pre-approved bike loans. Sure, many dealers offer finance through their manufacturer connections. But before going down that path, check the detail and especially the interest rate. We’ve compiled a list of lenders and interest rates which doubles as a calculator so buyers can make quick comparisons.

Our Secured Bike Loan will suit most buyers and most new motorcycles and we can get fast loan application approvals so as not to slow down your buying or your travel plans. So even if you’ve left the decision to buy a bike and head off on a tour to the last minute, our consultants will work to expedite the loan side of things for you.

Info, tick, inspo, tick – now it’s over to you to make the move, get a pre-approved bike loan and make the purchase for your next big riding tour.

For fast approval on a motorbike loan, contact Jade Bike Loans at 1300 000 003

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