Leasing comparison site launches two-wheeled options

It’s no secret that leasing has become increasingly popular in the car world, and now Leasing.com is hoping a similar shift might begin on two wheels. The leasing comparison site has rolled out motorcycle and scooter leasing alongside its established car, van and used EV services.

Right now, the service caters to business customers, which should make it easier for companies to diversify fleets, support staff mobility and manage running costs. The leasing options aren't stopping there, though, as the press release states that personal leasing options for consumers are to follow.

From the start, the offering includes machines from familiar names: Yamaha, BMW, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Zero. In recognition of shifting transport needs, it also includes all-terrain vehicles, both petrol and electric, allowing businesses to balance flexibility with their emissions goals.

Here’s how some deal prices stack up:

• Honda Vision: from £48 per month, with a total lease cost of around £2,485
• Honda CB500 Hornet: from around £124 per month, total cost roughly £3,500
• BMW R1300: from £266 per month, total lease around £13,930

You can check out all the machines on offer (which, as mentioned, are for business users only at this time) on the official website.

What is motorcycle leasing?

Leasing a vehicle isn’t something every rider thinks about straight away, but it’s becoming more popular. Rather than stumping up a huge chunk of cash or tying yourself into finance on a brand-new machine, leasing gives you access to the latest models from the biggest manufacturers for a set monthly cost.

Your initial payment is generally lower than what you’d fork out if you were buying outright, which means you could find yourself swinging a leg over something with a few more bells and whistles than you’d usually go for.

Leasing also comes with lower running costs than outright ownership. Because your leased bike will be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty, you won’t be spending weekends staring at invoices for unexpected repairs. It’s easier on the wallet, easier on the brain, and you still get unlimited mileage—so there’s no guilt trip if your “quick ride” ends up somewhere two counties away.

For fleet operators, such as delivery companies, training schools, or businesses with staff on two wheels, leasing could be a very interesting option, as it is just one contract, one payment (per bike) and much less paperwork behind the scenes. It also means that operators such as riding schools can refresh their ranges much more quickly.

And, depending on the deal, there’s sometimes the option to take ownership once the lease ends. That means if you fall in love with the bike, you don’t necessarily have to give it back at the end of the term.

Mike Fazal, CEO at Leasing.com, says:

“Our move into motorcycle leasing is a natural evolution of our platform and a direct response to growing demand for alternative mobility solutions. We’re proud to be first to market with a comparison service that brings the same transparency and choice to motorcycle leasing as we’ve delivered for cars, vans and used electric vehicles.”

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