Oregon Motorcycle Info: Insurance, Licensing, Safety, and More
Motorcycle Insurance & Requirements
Motorcycle insurance is required. Furthermore, you will need to ensure you have at least:
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Individual: $25,000
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Every Person in Accident: $50,000
- Property Damage Liability Limit: $10,000
When looking for insurance quotes in Oregon, you may want to begin by looking at our review of insurance companies or get more detailed information on motorcycle insurance companies from the state regulator's website. You can see the full list of licensed insurers in the state plus get many other useful resources including information on how to file a complaint by visiting the state insurance division web site.
Licensing and Registration
Please visit these Oregon websites for updated and detailed information
Helmet Laws
Helmets must be in all riders possession and worn by riders under 19 and worn by novice riders in Oregon. All helmets must have reflectors. We strongly advocate the use of helmets at all times for all riders and passengers to protect from injuries.
Use our specialized search to find Oregon motorcycle resources
Motorcycle Safety Schools and Training Programs
Many states offer motorcycle safety training programs and most insurance companies will offer discounts to bikers that have completed a certified course.
Below is a partial list of The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Safety courses in Oregon. See www.msf-usa.org for a complete and updated list
Accidents and Safety in Oregon
According to the National Highway Traffic Association and Federal Highway Administration, in 2008 there were 102,287 motorcycles registered in Oregon with only 43 motorcycle accident deaths in the state.
| State | Registered Motorcycles | Motorcycle Riders Killed | Percent Helmeted | Percent Not Helmeted | Impaired Riders Killed (BAC=.01+) |
| OR | 102.287 | 43 | 98% | 2% | 35% |
| WA | 233.508 | 78 | 95% | 5% | 43% |
| ID | 64.163 | 29 | 62% | 38% | 32% |
| NV | 64.733 | 59 | 75% | 25% | 42% |
| CA | 741.027 | 537 | 88% | 12% | 30% |
Sweet Rides in Oregon
Here are some of the designated highways to consider for a ride. Enjoy the beautiful vistas the state has to offer bikers.
- Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
- Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
- Historic Columbia River Highway
- McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway
- Mt. Hood Scenic Byway
- Outback Scenic Byway
- Pacific Coast Scenic Byway - Oregon
- Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway
- Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
- West Cascades Scenic Byway
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