Get the cheapest greenslip for a motorcycle in 2026

Do you need a green slip for your motorcycle? Motorcycle green slips can be costly because riding a motorcycle is risky. Always compare prices first to get the cheapest green slip for your motorcycle.

Why is my motorcycle green slip expensive?

Your green slip is expensive because motorcycle riders are 34 times more likely to die on the roads. Motorcycles make up only 3.7% of registered vehicles, yet in the year to January 2026:

• Riders made up over a fifth (21%) of deaths in road accidents.
• Motorcycle deaths increased by 37% on the 3-year average and over 90% were male.
• Learner riders are 7 times more likely than fully licensed riders to have a fatal crash.

These extra risks of riding are reflected in motorcycle green slip prices.

How are green slip prices set for motorcycles?

Insurers set prices for motorcycles based on engine size (including electric). The regulator (SIRA) sets 5 classifications of engine size:

• Under 225cc and electric motorcycles
• 226cc to 725cc
• 726cc to 1125cc
• 1,126cc to 1325cc
• Over 1325cc.

Other important factors include geographic (rating) region, rider age, driving record, claims history and presence of a pillion passenger.  See more about how insurers set green slip prices.

How much is a motorcycle green slip for a younger rider compared to an older rider?

We calculated green slip prices for a motorcycle rider, 26 and 45, on a fully insured 726cc to 1125cc motorbike in a Metro area (1 March 2026):

The 26 year old saves only $29 because of the extra risks, but the 45 year old can save $185 by buying the cheapest green slip.

How much is a motorcycle green slip for a ‘good’ rider?

We calculated green slip prices for a ‘good’ rider, 45, no demerit points, fully insured motorcycles of each engine size, in the Metro area (1 March 2026):

Owners with the second most powerful engine, 1126cc to 1325cc, pay the most for a green slip. Riders with 726cc to 1125cc engines can save $185 by comparing and buying the cheapest green slip.

How much is a motorcycle green slip for a ‘bad’ rider?

We calculated green slip prices for a ‘bad’ rider, 45, 2 demerit points, uninsured motorcycles of each engine size, in the Metro area (1 March 2026):

Savings are lower for a ‘bad’ rider than they are for a ‘good’ rider.

If you own a motorcycle with the second most powerful engine, 1126cc to 1325cc, you pay the most. You can save $32 by comparing and buying the cheapest green slip.

How much is a motorcycle green slip in a Country area?

Country prices are lower than Metro prices because there are more serious injuries in cities. We calculated green slip prices for the same ‘good’ rider, above, but living in a Country area:

Owners with the second most powerful engine, 1126cc to 1325cc, can save $97 in a Country area by comparing green slip prices first.

FAQs about green slips for motorcycles

Can novice motorcycle riders choose any engine size?

No, novice motorcyclists can’t choose any engine size. Motorcycles with these features are the only ones approved for L, P1 and P2 riders:

• Engine capacity of 660ml or less
• Power-to-weight ratio of 150 kw per tonnes or less
• Power up to 25 kw or less for electric motorcycles
• On the Approved motorcycles for novice riders list. 

Are young bike riders more at risk?

 Yes, in the last decade, young male riders 20-29 were most likely to die:

• 142 riders 20-29 died in motorcycle crashes (63 more than riders 30-39).
• Almost all were men.
• A third of deaths in this group were riders on L or P plates.

Nearly two thirds of deaths were on regional roads.

Do all green slips for motorcycles provide the same cover?

Yes, all green slips for motorcycles (and other types of vehicle) must by law provide the same cover. None of the insurers offers any extra features, such as At-Fault Driver Cover, with motorcycle green slips in NSW.

Always compare prices before you buy a motorcycle green slip.