{"id":6596,"date":"2020-10-15T16:41:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T21:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peachstateinsurance.com\/blog\/how-do-you-know-when-a-motorcycle-is-totaled\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T12:29:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T17:29:54","slug":"how-do-you-know-when-a-motorcycle-is-totaled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peachstateinsurance.com\/es\/sin-categorizar\/how-do-you-know-when-a-motorcycle-is-totaled\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Know When a Motorcycle is Totaled?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Motorcycle accidents can be scary and unexpected. Motorcycles<\/a> are considered more dangerous for their drivers than cars because of the lack of air bags and cushions in case of a collision. If you are fortunate enough to walk away unscathed from a motorcycle accident, you will still need to consider the no doubt hefty damage to your bike. <\/span><\/span>\"a<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Older motorcycles are more likely to be totaled, as old parts are more expensive and difficult to replace. <\/span><\/span>Knowing whether the bike is totaled or not can help you receive compensation for repairs or a replacement.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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State vs Insurance Mandates for Totaled Motorcycles<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There is a difference in how a state dictates a “totaled” vehicle compared to how your insurance provider may decide what is a “totaled” vehicle.<\/span><\/span> Regulations for both differ depending on your insurance provider and your state.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Your motorcycle may be considered totaled<\/span><\/span> by your insurance provider<\/span><\/span> if:<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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