Motorcycle Insurance for Colorado
Colorado motorcycle insurance for riders who know the roads.
From Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park to the Million Dollar Highway on US 550, Roamly works with carriers who understand how Coloradans actually ride.
Colorado at a Glance
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Minimum liability | 25/50/15 ($25k bodily injury per person, $50k per accident, $15k property damage). Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is included unless you reject it in writing. |
Helmet law | Required for operators and passengers under 18 (DOT-compliant, chin strap fastened). Every rider and passenger, at any age, needs goggles or eyeglasses with safety lenses unless the helmet has built-in eye protection. |
Lane splitting | Splitting in moving traffic is illegal. Lane filtering is legal on two-wheeled bikes when traffic is stopped, at 15 mph or less — that authorization is set to expire September 1, 2027. |
Registration | No safety inspection, and motorcycles are exempt from emissions testing. As of September 2026, each motorcycle registration includes a $4 surcharge that funds the state's rider training program. |
Requirements and regulations may change. Verify with the Colorado Division of Insurance and the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles for the most current information.
What you need to know about Motorcycle Insurance in Colorado
Colorado lets you filter through stopped traffic, requires eye protection for everyone on the bike, and doesn't build medical payments coverage into motorcycle policies the way it does for cars. Here's what actually shapes your policy.
Colorado's 25/50/15 Minimum
The state requires $25k/$50k bodily injury and $15k property damage. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage comes with your policy unless you reject it in writing, and insurers have to offer it up to your liability limits. We'll help you figure out what makes sense for how you ride.
Agreed Value for Custom Builds
Your Street Glide with the stage-two kit and custom paint isn't a stock bike. Roamly works with carriers who may value your sweat equity, not some database guess.
Peer-to-Peer Rental Coverage
Riders fly into Denver every summer to ride the mountain passes. Want to list your bike on Twisted Road or Riders Share for them? Many personal policies exclude rental use, so check yours first. Roamly works with carriers who may be able to help.
SR-22 Filing When Needed
If the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles requires an SR-22 to reinstate your license, you'll generally need to keep proof of insurance in place for three years (some first-offense alcohol-related cases can be shorter). Roamly works with carriers that file SR-22s, and we'll help you get the filing started. No judgment.
Protection Beyond Basics
Type | Details |
|---|---|
Mechanical Breakdown Coverage | Engines fail at the worst times — like on the Million Dollar Highway between Silverton and Ouray. Through Roamly's carrier partners, coverage may be available to help with sudden mechanical breakdowns beyond warranty. |
Riding Gear Coverage | Helmets, jackets, boots, and gloves — and in Colorado, eye protection is required for every rider and passenger. Roamly works with carriers who may offer coverage options to help protect your riding equipment. |
Agreed Value for Custom Builds | Your garage-built bike is worth more than a database number. Roamly works with carriers who offer Agreed Value coverage that may insure your build for what it's actually worth. |
Rent Your Bike Without Losing Coverage
Trail Ridge Road and the San Juan Skyway draw riders from all over the country, and many of them would rather rent than ship a bike. Listing yours on Twisted Road or Riders Share can help it earn its keep between your own rides, but many personal policies exclude rental use — check yours before you hand over the keys. Roamly works with carriers who may cover your bike even when it's rented through legitimate platforms, which may help you earn from your bike while keeping it protected.
What Colorado Actually Requires
Colorado mandates 25/50/15 liability coverage for motorcycles. That's $25k per person and $50k per accident for bodily injury, plus $15k for property damage. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is included unless you reject it in writing. Colorado is an at-fault state, and while car policies include $5,000 of medical payments coverage unless you turn it down, motorcycle policies don't have to — so ask whether yours has it. Riders under 18 need a helmet, and everyone on the bike needs eye protection. The minimums keep you legal, but they won't go far if you total someone else's Road Glide or hurt someone badly — and liability alone doesn't pay to fix or replace your own bike. We'll help you figure out what makes sense for your situation.
Custom Builds Get Real Value
You built your bike the way you wanted it: Vance & Hines exhaust, Corbin seat, custom paint, and upgraded suspension. Stock book value doesn't account for the work you put in or the parts you upgraded. Roamly works with carriers who offer Agreed Value coverage options — we'll help document your build so it may be insured for an agreed amount that reflects your upgrades, which may help if you ever need to file a claim.
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS
Roamly is a licensed insurance agency. Insurance policies referenced are offered through Roamly and underwritten by third-party carriers including Progressive, National General, Foremost, Safeco, Nationwide, Dairyland, Mercury, and Plymouth Rock, among others. Not all products or coverages are available in every state. Coverage terms, conditions, limits, deductibles, exclusions, and availability vary by state, carrier, and policy. This page is provided for general information and is not a contract of insurance. See the actual policy for a full description of coverages, terms, and conditions. Colorado law references current as of September 2026 — confirm current requirements with the Colorado Division of Insurance and the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles.
Why Roamly?
Tailored coverage
We know a cruiser isn't a sport bike. Roamly helps you find the coverage that fits with how you ride, from dirt trails to open roads.
Custom parts protection
Most insurers offer minimal coverage for custom parts. Our partners provide up to $20,000 in coverage for your aftermarket mods and custom work.
Track day coverage
Most insurers don’t cover organized track events, riding schools, and time trials. Push your limits. We’ll make sure you’re covered.
Colorado requires 25/50/15 liability coverage: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $15,000 for property damage. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is included unless you reject it in writing. These minimums keep you legal, but they might not be enough if you cause serious damage or injury. Requirements may change — verify with the Colorado Division of Insurance.
Only if you're under 18 — operators and passengers under 18 need a DOT-compliant helmet with the chin strap fastened. Eye protection is a different story: every rider and passenger, at any age, needs goggles or eyeglasses with safety-glass or plastic lenses, unless the helmet has built-in eye protection. A windshield doesn't count.
It depends on your bike, riding history, where you live, and the coverage you pick. Keeping or rejecting uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage changes the price, and so does adding medical payments, collision, or comprehensive. A personalized quote takes a few minutes and gives you the real number.
Roamly is a brokerage — we work with carriers who may cover your motorcycle while it's rented through platforms like Twisted Road and Riders Share. Many personal policies exclude rental use, so it's worth checking yours before you list. Coverage terms, conditions, and availability vary by state and policy.
Roamly works with carriers who offer Agreed Value coverage options. We may help document your mods up front so your bike can be insured for an agreed amount, not a depreciated database number. If it's totaled, the agreed value — less any deductible — is what the policy is built around. Coverage terms, conditions, and availability vary by state and policy.
Liability is what Colorado requires — it pays for damage you cause to other people and their property. "Full coverage" usually means adding collision and comprehensive, which help pay to repair or replace your own bike after a crash, theft, vandalism, or hail. If you're financing, your lender will likely require both.
An SR-22 is a form your insurer provides to prove you carry at least the minimum coverage, filed with the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles when you reinstate from certain suspensions or revocations. Colorado generally requires that proof to stay in place for three years, though some first-offense alcohol-related cases can be shorter. Roamly works with carriers that file SR-22s and can help you keep it active. Coverage terms, conditions, and availability vary by state and policy.
It can. Colorado allows insurers to use credit information, but not as the only factor to deny, cancel, or non-renew a policy or to set renewal rates, and medical collections can't count against you. Your riding record, bike, and location are also major rating factors, and how much each one counts varies by carrier.
Not automatically. Colorado car policies include $5,000 of medical payments coverage unless you reject it, but motorcycle policies are exempt from that rule. If you want help with your own medical bills after a crash, ask to add it — we can help you compare options.
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