Motorcycle Insurance in Pasadena, CA
California motorcycle coverage for Pasadena riders — liability, comp, collision, and custom parts. We compare multiple California-admitted carriers in one call.
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Quick answer
In Pasadena, 30 people were killed or injured in crashes with a motorcycle involved and 125 speed-related fatal or injury collisions were recorded in 2023 (OTS). Pasadena drivers are priced on their record, mileage, vehicle and coverage choices, and different carriers price the same driver very differently — which is why we compare, and why the free two-minute quote is the only number that is actually yours.
Local data · Los Angeles County
What the state counts for Pasadena riders
Motorcycle casualties get their own line in California’s crash rankings, scored against cities the same size. This is Pasadena’s line.
- Motorcycle involved
Pasadena, 2023: 30 people were killed or injured in motorcycle-involved collisions.
47th of 62 in OTS size group B (1 = worst) — better than most.
- Speed-related
Pasadena, 2023: 125 fatal or injury collisions were speed-related.
13th of 62 in OTS size group B (1 = worst) — worse than most.
- 9pm to 3am
Pasadena, 2023: 79 fatal or injury collisions happened between 9pm and 3am.
17th of 62 in OTS size group B (1 = worst) — worse than most.
Sources
- California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), 2023 — 30, 125 and 79
Not insurance rates or quotes.
Motorcycle insurance in Pasadena works differently from a car policy. California requires the same liability minimums for a motorcycle as for a car, but coverage for the bike itself, custom parts and passengers is handled separately — so the plan should fit how you actually ride.
Pasadena & Los Angeles County
58.7% of Pasadena workers drive to work alone, which is why almost every household here needs its own policy rather than a shared one. 4.7% of Pasadena workers carpool, and who else drives your car is a question worth answering honestly on the application rather than after a claim. 45 cyclists were killed or injured on Pasadena streets that year, and a cyclist injury is a liability claim long before it is anything else. 8.6% of Pasadena households do not have a vehicle at all, which is one reason non-owner and named-operator policies come up here. 14.3% of households here keep three or more vehicles, so who drives which car is a question worth settling on the application in Pasadena. The average one-way commute in Pasadena runs about 27 minutes, and mileage is one of the few rating factors you can actually change.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates; California Office of Traffic Safety, Crash Rankings
Driving in Pasadena
Closest DMV offices giving motorcycle tests
- Pasadena — 49 S Rosemead Boulevard, Pasadena 91107
- El Monte — 4000 Arden Drive, El Monte 91731 · about 4 miles from the Pasadena city limits (straight line)
Source: California DMV field office list, retrieved September 21, 2026.
City population
138,699
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Insurance in Pasadena: What Local Drivers Should Know
California DOJ crime figures count 281 vehicle thefts in Pasadena for 2025, down from 334 in 2022. Comprehensive is the coverage that typically pays for a stolen car; a liability-only policy does not.
Source: California DOJ OpenJustice — Crimes and Clearances (1985–2025)
Major routes
I-210 · SR-134 · SR-110
SR-22 / DMV
We normally file your SR-22 electronically with the California DMV the same business day your policy is bound. The closest DMV field offices to Pasadena that accept proof of insurance are the Pasadena and El Monte offices.
Carriers we write for Pasadena
National General · Bristol West · Kemper
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a motorcycle policy in Pasadena leave out that riders assume is in?
How often does a motorcycle show up in a Pasadena crash report?
Sources: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), CHP — California Open Data Portal (2023)
Does a speeding ticket weigh more on a motorcycle in Pasadena?
Sources: California Office of Traffic Safety, OTS Crash Rankings — Pasadena, 2023 (derived from SWITRS)
Is riding at night in Pasadena riskier?
Sources: California Office of Traffic Safety, OTS Crash Rankings — Pasadena, 2023 (derived from SWITRS)
Who pays if a driver hits my motorcycle in Pasadena and leaves?
Sources: California Office of Traffic Safety, OTS Crash Rankings — Pasadena, 2023 (derived from SWITRS)