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Planning to ride to the Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix on a new machine? Consider your finance options now.

Riding to the Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix on a new machine may be a very affordable, aspiration when buyers secure low rates on motorcycle finance. Many enthusiasts ride to the Island each year for this iconic event. If you aspire to joining your friends and others for that experience, now is the time to start planning. While we can secure loan approval within 24 hours for many applicants, tickets and accommodation to the event will be selling fast. Get onto not just making plans but enacting your plan now!

Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix – Event Details

This year’s Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island will be held on 17-19 October with a packed track schedule across the 3 days. Friday action starts at 9am with Moto 3 practice, followed throughout the day with practice sessions for Moto 2 and GP classes. Saturday morning till around 10.30am is also practice sessions and then comes qualifying sessions for all classes. At 3pm on the Saturday is the 13 lap Sprint race for the GP class. Sunday starts with a warm-up session for the GPs followed by the Moto 3 and 2 races before the GPs take to the track for the main event at 2pm. 

Many attendees like to stay as close as possible for quick access to the action and to fully immerse in the experience. Accommodation is available on the Island including opportunities to stay close to trackside. Options include camp sites, holiday houses and other types of accommodation. Staying on the Island is extremely popular but not unlimited. Camp sites especially get snapped up quickly. Get in fast and secure your booking.

Hopefully you will be riding to the Island on your own, new machine. But if you choose to stay on the mainland and leave the ride at your accommodation, or if you are flying in from interstate, shuttle services are available from a number of key locations. Check the event website for travel details.

Get Tickets for Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix

A range of ticket options are available with sales already open. But tickets to the best vantage points are usually sold out early. No time to waste, consider what is still available and purchase yours asap. There are 7 Grandstand and Pavillion ticket options available. Check the position on the track to decide where you would like to take in the action. Most options cover the three days.

Then there are the options to elevate your experience!

The Island Pass is flexible and affordable and includes access to the Fan Forum and Expo. An upgrade to the consider is the Trackside Club and view the action from Gardner Straight. Amenities in this area include a marquee, cash bar and nearby food outlets.

Pick up a Paddock Pass for access to areas where you may meet riders and key personnel. Up the ante even further with a ticket to The Clubhouse, located at Turn 10. Features of this area include a marquee, great views, access to food outlets, cash bar, as well as all the Island Pass inclusions.

Prices vary for the different options. Select the one that suits your budget and the experience you are seeking.

With accommodation and tickets sorted, now for how you will get there? If riding is your plan, is your machine up to the journey? Enough luggage space for your gear? Possibly it’s the ideal time to upgrade your machine and ride in style. Consider our affordable loan options to make that a reality.

Motorbike Loan Options – New Models

Our highly competitive interest rates, sourced for you from across our vast lender selection, may make new motorbike financing completely within your budget. Secured Motorcycle Loans attract the best rates from lenders as the machine is used as the collateral for the loan. With the loan secured, lenders may also be more accommodating in approving higher loan limits. Limiting the deposit required by buyers – leaving funds available for the Phillip Island experience possibly.

Buyers looking for a great deal on a new machine may find some end-of-year clearance models at discounted prices still available.

Used Motorbike Loan Options

If a new machine appears beyond your budget, a good quality second-hand machine may suit your requirements and your budget. Secured loans can be approved for used bikes where consider acceptable collateral. Most good condition used models will be acceptable as loan security.

Buyers should expect a different interest rate and possibly a lower credit limit on used machine finance compared with financing a new model. But with the price reduction, a second-hand machine may present a very affordable prospect. To compare repayment estimates on a new with a used model, use our Finance Calculator.

To acquire a new machine to ride to the Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix, contact Jade Bike Loans on 1300 000 003 for affordable, low rate finance.

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