Micro-fleet motorcycle hire (2 to 3 bikes)

Learners and new riders wanting a bike for a test or short trip, visitors, people trying a bike before buying, and riders needing a bike for a short job or event.

Daily or weekly hire fees per bike, with bonds held and small extras like helmet or gear hire. Income grows by adding bikes as bookings prove steady.

• Basic bike maintenance
• Clear communication with customers
• Organising bookings and bike servicing
• Careful record keeping

• Standard bike insurance usually does not cover hire. Check you have proper hire cover and what happens after an accident or theft
• Registration and CTP rules vary by state and territory, so check with your state's transport authority
• Check licence rules for renters, including learner and provisional restrictions and overseas licences
• If you use a hire platform or marketplace, read its terms and insurance conditions carefully
• Damage, theft and downtime hit a tiny fleet hard, so keep a cash buffer
• Check your tax obligations, including ABN and GST once you reach the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $12,000 to $50,000, depending on the bikes you buy, your insurance and how much cash buffer you keep. These are estimates, so get quotes for your own bikes and cover before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,200 to $6,000, depending on how many bikes you have, how often they are booked and your pricing. Damage, theft and downtime hit a tiny fleet hard, so keep a cash buffer.

Check that you have proper hire cover, as standard bike insurance usually does not cover hire. Also check registration and CTP rules with your state's transport authority, and licence rules for renters, including learner, provisional and overseas licences.