Motorcycles use less fuel than cars, attract less tax and are less expensive to run. They are more efficient at achieving forecast
journey times and avoiding congestion.
The user of the motorcycle will pay less tax.
 While a car can attract tax of up to 35% of its value, a motorcycle’s rate is fixed at 20%, irrespective of mileage and CO2 ratings. [See
Tax Rates & Tables for more details]
If private fuel is supplied to a car user, that person is taxed the new fuel benefit charge at a varying percentage of £14,400 eg. CO2 emissions
of 195g/km will result in a personal charge of £3,312. For the motorcycle rider, the cost of private use fuel is simply added to the value of the
bike in the tax year.
Rental allowance on cars is limited to £12,000 per annum. There is no limit on motorcycles and the full rental figures may be set against assessment
of tax.
Motorcycle Management: Less is More. |
