Is motorcycle insurance required in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin requires motorcyclists to carry an insurance policy that meets the same minimum coverages established for other motorists. You'll need to get insurance before you can register your motorcycle and hit the road. Learn about minimum and optional coverages, and what you can do to lower your Wisconsin motorcycle insurance premium with our multiple discounts.

Wisconsin motorcycle insurance

Q: What's the best motorcycle insurance in Wisconsin?

One in three insured motorcycle riders choose Progressive. ** Whether you ride in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, or anywhere else in Wisconsin, the best motorcycle insurance offers reliable and personalized coverage at an affordable cost. Progressive offers cheap motorcycle insurance for bikers in Wisconsin that doesn't sacrifice on coverage, delivering the valuable protection you need and the peace of mind you value.

As the home of Harley-Davidson headquarters and the Harley-Davidson Museum, it's no surprise that Wisconsin is serious about its motorcycles. Progressive is committed to helping bikers on every ride through The Badger State with coverage that protects and discounts that save. Find out everything you need to know about motorcycle insurance in Wisconsin.

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What are the minimum requirements for motorcycle insurance in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin motorcycle laws require all riders to carry motorcycle liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage. Liability coverage may pay for injuries and property damage you cause to others while riding, up to your policy's limits. You can increase the amount of liability coverage, if necessary, to protect your assets. It's important to note that these coverages don't cover damage to your own bike.

Required coverage	What it covers	Minimum amount
Bodily injury liability	What it coversInjuries you cause to others in an accident	Minimum amount$25,000 per person $50,000 per accident
Property damage liability	What it coversProperty damage you cause to others in an accident	Minimum amount$10,000 per accident
Uninsured motorist bodily injury	What it coversInjuries caused by insufficiently covered motorist in an accident	Minimum amount$25,000 per person $50,000 per accident

Do you need comprehensive and collision coverage?

Comprehensive motorcycle coverage and collision motorcycle coverage are both optional unless you're financing or leasing your motorcycle. In those cases, your lender may require comprehensive and collision coverages. If your bike is paid in full, you may consider comprehensive and collision coverages as a safeguard against physical damage to your motorcycle. Comprehensive may cover damage to your bike from events out of your control: motorcycle theft, vandalism, hitting an animal, fire, and weather-related issues. Collision can cover your motorcycle if it collides with another object or vehicle, regardless of who's at fault.

How much is motorcycle insurance in Wisconsin?

In 2023, the annual cost for a Progressive motorcycle insurance policy in Wisconsin with liability coverage only was $167.10.^* Many factors influence your price for motorcycle insurance, such as your age, driving history, location, type of bike, and coverage selection. Learn more about the cost of motorcycle insurance.

Pro tip:

Wisconsinites can bundle and save with two or more Progressive insurance policies. Get a multi-policy discount when you combine motorcycle insurance with homeowners, renters, auto, RV, or boat insurance.

What's the best motorcycle insurance in Wisconsin?

One in three insured motorcycle riders choose Progressive.^** Whether you ride in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, or anywhere else in Wisconsin, the best motorcycle insurance offers reliable and personalized coverage at an affordable cost. Progressive offers cheap motorcycle insurance for bikers in Wisconsin that doesn't sacrifice on coverage, delivering the valuable protection you need and the peace of mind you value.

You can decrease the cost of motorcycle insurance in Wisconsin with motorcycle insurance discounts, such as:

Multi-policy discount
Motorcycle license/endorsement
Harley-Davidson Owner Group (HOG) Association discount
Safe and steady rider discount
Prompt payment discount

Find out more ways to lower the cost of motorcycle insurance.

Additional motorcycle insurance coverages available in Wisconsin

For increased protection, the following optional coverages may be added to your Progressive motorcycle policy:

Motorcycle accessory coverage: Can pay for damage to the upgrades you've made to your bike and your equipment, such as chrome pieces, electronics, handlebars, and custom paint and wheels.
Medical payments: Can pay for injuries you or your passenger suffer, regardless of fault.
Total loss coverage: May pay for the full value of your bike in the event of a total loss, protecting against depreciation (available only for bikes no more than one model year old on a new policy).
Carried contents and personal belongings: Can pay to replace any personal effects you're carrying when a covered loss occurs, including theft.
Enhanced injury protection: May pay as much as $250 a week for two years if you can't work due to injuries sustained during a crash.
Roadside assistance: Covers the cost of towing your bike to the nearest repair shop.

Learn more about motorcycle insurance coverages.

Quick facts for riding in Wisconsin

All motorcycle operators and passengers under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet while riding, per Wisconsin motorcycle laws.
The Wisconsin Motorcyclists' Handbook states that a valid Class M motorcycle license or valid motorcycle instruction permit is required to operate a motorcycle.
Lane splitting or lane filtering are illegal, according to Wisconsin law.