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Own Damage Insurance for Bike/Two Wheelers Online
Get Standalone Own Damage Insurance by Digit and secure your two-wheeler and yourself against damage or loss due to accidents, theft, or natural calamities.
Own Damage Insurance two-wheeler protects your own bike from damage or loss. Know everything about Own Damage bike insurance to make an informed choice!
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What is Own Damage Insurance for Bike?

What is Own Damage Insurance for Bike?
- Own Damage Bike Insurance refers to a standalone bike insurance policy that only covers your own two-wheeler against damages and losses. The same could arise due to an accident, collision, natural calamity or even a fire.
- Having Standalone OD insurance for bike is optional in India and is often included as part of a comprehensive bike insurance policy, but it can also be purchased separately if you already have an active third-party bike insurance policy for additional coverage.
How Does Own Damage Bike Insurance Work?
Select the Policy
Select own damage two-wheeler insurance policy and desired add-ons that fit your needs and budget.

Buy or Renew Policy
Purchase or renew your bike insurance online instantly with Digit, with minimal paperwork.
Pay Premium
Make regular payments (annually or in installments) based on factors like bike’s age, model, IDV, NCB, and coverage type.
File a Claim
If your bike is stolen or damaged in an accident, you can file a claim with your insurer, who after damage assessment will settle the claim as per the policy terms.
Why was Own Damage Bike Insurance Introduced?

Why was Own Damage Bike Insurance Introduced?
- For a long time, there have only been two types of bike insurance policies. However, in September 2019, IRDAI introduced OD insurance for bike as a standalone policy to help people cover their own bike’s damages and losses. However, remember that this is only applicable if you already have Third-Party Bike Insurance in place.
- The policy was introduced as standalone to provide additional coverage to one’s own vehicle and injuries, as a Third-Party Policy did not cover one’s own damages and injuries, which was a major issue.
What are the Benefits of Standalone OD Bike Insurance?

What are the Benefits of Standalone OD Bike Insurance?
Standalone OD in bike insurance offers several key benefits to bike owners such as:
- Protection Against Own Damages: OD bike insurance covers damage to your bike, ensuring repair costs are covered if your bike is damaged or lost due to natural calamities, theft, fire, or accidents.
- Add-on Options: Enhance your bike’s protection with add-ons like zero depreciation, engine and gearbox protection, and personal accident cover.
- No Claim Bonus (NCB): With OD bike insurance, you can enjoy the benefits of NCB, which rewards you for your safe driving by giving you a discount on bike insurance own damage premium for the previous claim-free years.
- Affordable and Flexible: Own Damage insurance for bike is an affordable insurance plan that provides flexibility and comprehensive protection for you and your bike.
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Why Should You Buy Own Damage Bike Insurance by Digit?
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What is Covered in OD Insurance for Bike?
Add-On Covers with Digit Own Damage Two-Wheeler Insurance
Two-wheeler insurance add-ons which you can buy with your Own Damage Two Wheeler insurance policy
What’s not covered?
While an Own Damage cover is great for your bike’s overall protection, here are some things that won’t be covered.
Types of Bike Insurance Plans in India
Here’s the difference between third-party, comprehensive, and own damage two-wheeler insurance policy in India:
Third-party vs Comprehensive vs Own Damage Bike Insurance
Third-party plan
Comprehensive plan
Own Damage
Damages/Losses to own two-wheeler due to an accident |
×
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✔
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✔
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Damages/Losses to own two-wheeler in case of fire |
×
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✔
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✔
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Damages/Losses to own two-wheeler in case of a natural calamity |
×
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✔
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✔
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Damages to Third-Party Vehicle |
✔
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✔
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×
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Damages to Third-Party Property |
✔
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✔
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×
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Personal Accident Cover |
✔
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✔
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×
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Injuries/Death of a Third-Party Person |
✔
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✔
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×
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Theft of your scooter or bike |
×
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✔
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✔
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Customize your IDV |
×
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✔
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✔
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Extra protection with customized add-ons |
×
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✔
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✔
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Who Should Get Own Damage Bike Insurance?
Note: These are just a few scenarios to help you easily understand the different policy covers. Please discuss with your insurer and advisor about the best policy for you. Remember to not take it as a recommendation from Digit.
How to Buy/Renew Own Damage Bike Insurance with Digit?
Enter Bike Details
On the Digit App or website, enter bike’s registration number and select the policy status.
Choose the Plan
Select the standalone OD plan and choose desired add-ons.
Enter Personal Details
Enter your personal, nominee and vehicle details, and move to the next step.
Make Payment
Complete the payment and mandatory KYC verification process.
That's It!
You’ll receive the policy document via email, SMS and WhatsApp. Also, you can access it 24X7 on the Digit App.
Documents Required to Buy Own Damage Bike Insurance Online
While buying a new standalone own damage two-wheeler insurance online from Digit, you don’t need a load of documents or paperwork; just keep the following documents handy:
Registration Certificate
Previous Year Insurance Policy
Documents for KYC Verification
How to Download Your Digit Two-Wheeler Insurance Policy Document?
After purchasing a two-wheeler insurance policy, it is essential to download and keep a copy for future reference. With us, you do not need to carry hard copies of your insurance policy. You can simply download it from our app. 🙂 Follow these simple steps to download your policy document from the Digit website or app:
Login Your Account
Visit the Digit website or app and click on ‘Login’ at the top-right corner. Enter your registered mobile number and verify with OTP.
Visit ‘Active Policies’
Once logged in, navigate to the Active/My Policies section. Here, you can check the policy number, end date & start date.
Download the Policy
Done! You can save, share, print or email the policy for future reference anytime, anywhere.
How to File & Track a Two-Wheeler Insurance Claim with Digit?
Login
Open the Digit App and go to the "File Motor Claim" option. Login and you'll be directed to the "File Motor Claim" page. Click on the policy card to start claim filing.
Provide Details
Fill in all the details related to the accident and damage to the bike.
Enter Personal Details
Update your personal details and that's it, your claim is successfully filed, and you will receive the next steps on your email & WhatsApp.
What are the Factors Affecting Your OD Bike Insurance Premium?

What are the Factors Affecting Your OD Bike Insurance Premium?
In an Own Damage Bike Insurance policy, your bike premium is mainly calculated by your bike’s cc and your bike’s IDV. Apart from that, the following factors too are considered while calculating your Own Damages cover premium:
- IDV: Your IDV or Insured Declared Value refers to the right market value of your bike. Therefore, based your OD premium for your bike will heavily depend on this. So, if your bike’s IDV is higher, the premium will also be higher.
- Bike’s cc: Your bike’s cc determines the speed and hence risk of your bike. Therefore, the cc of your bike too will affect your OD premium. The higher the cc, the higher the OD premium and vice versa.
- Bike Make & Model: This goes without saying that the make and model of your bike will directly affect your OD premium. The more premium your bike, the higher will be its OD premium and vice versa.
- Age of the Bike: The older your bike is, the lesser will be its OD premium and vice versa! Additionally, the RTO location of your two-wheeler or the city where you drive it also affects the OD premium. Driving in a metropolitan city with higher traffic and accident rate increases the premium.
- No Claim Bonus: If you’ve previously had an Own Damage cover of Comprehensive Bike Insurance and haven’t made any claims yet, you can transfer your accumulated No Claim Bonus to get a discount on your current OD premium.
- Add-ons Opted: Every add-on is different. Therefore, based on the type of add-on you choose and the number of add-ons you choose, your OD premium will be accordingly affected.
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How to Calculate Own Damage Bike Insurance Premium?
Here’s how to calculate the OD premium for two-wheeler:
Provide Bike Details
Enter your bike’s registration number and select if your policy is expired or not.
Select the Policy
Select the Own Damage Policy, policy tenure and any required add-ons.
Check Premium
On the bottom-left of the page, you will be able to see your bike insurance premium amount.
What are the Tips to Reduce Your OD Bike Insurance Premium?
What are the Tips to Reduce Your OD Bike Insurance Premium?
Increase Voluntary Deductibles: Voluntary Deductibles refer to the percentage of claims you choose to pay during claims. If you can, you could choose to increase the same which will directly reduce your OD premium.
Declare Correct IDV: When you buy your OD cover with Digit, we let you customize your IDV instead of automatically doing it for you. With this, you can ensure the right IDV is stated as this will determine both your OD premium and the amount of money you can receive during claims.
Don’t Forget to Transfer Your NCB: As mentioned earlier, you can get a discount on your OD premium with No Claim Bonus in bike insurance. Therefore, ensure you transfer the same while buying your OD policy.