Hello All:

I plan to ship my ST1100 to Europe this summer (summer of 2002) for 8 to 12 weeks of travel through Central and Western Europe.

I did this last year, and purchased 'temporary' full coverage insurance (liability, theft, comprehensive) for the trip from Motorcycle Express (Michael Mandell) in New York, USA. This insurance coverage met all of my needs and covered every country from the UK to Israel, but it was very expensive - about US$ 600 for two months coverage.

This price was actually more than I pay for a full year of the same coverage of insurance in Canada, where I live. I have since spoken to friends in different European countries who have the same motorcycle and risk profile as I do (e.g. the same age, riding experience, etc.) and they also pay, annually, less than US$ 600 for full coverage.

Does anyone know of an insurance company in Europe that would be willing to provide full coverage insurance for a motorcycle that is registered in Canada, but operated in Europe? By full coverage, I mean not only liability, but theft and collision coverage.

I'm not unhappy with Motorcycle Express - for short term coverage, I'm sure it is more economical to purchase their 'temporary' coverage than it is to look around on one's own. But, if I could find a company in Europe that would be willing to write a policy for me for 3 months, I would be very happy. In fact, if I could find a company that would sell me a whole year's coverage at the same price as they charge a local rider, it would probably be less expensive than buying this temporary coverage here in North America.

All responses and suggestions would be appreciated.