Why You Can Trust Us
Investopedia was founded in 1999 and has been helping readers find the best motorcycle loans since 2020. Investopedia’s research and editorial teams conducted independent, unbiased research into motorcycle loans, collecting and calculating over 700 data points on 11 motorcycle loan companies. Research criteria covered loan terms and interest rates, eligible motorcycle types, vehicle requirements, borrower requirements, and customer satisfaction. Each motorcycle loan company was objectively scored and ranked to determine the best picks above.
How We Find the Best Motorcycle Loans
Investopedia’s full-time research and editorial teams conducted research into motorcycle loan companies in May and June 2025. Our research included 11 motorcycle loan companies, including the lending arms of motorcycle manufacturers. Each one was evaluated on 67 criteria. Information was collected from company websites, customer support, and media representatives. Information not used for scoring was collected for background.
Evaluation criteria were broken down into the following categories and given the accompanying weights:
- Cost of Loans: 33.00%
- Borrowing Requirements: 25.50%
- Loan Terms: 19.50%
- Customer Satisfaction: 16.00%
- Additional Features: 6.00%
Investopedia’s full-time compliance team maintains the accuracy of information on this page to ensure our recommendations remain the best choices for their respective categories.
