Quote Originally Posted by BMWGraeme
The bike can only be insured by its owner so the V5 has to be in the insured's name.
Are you sure?

What about leased cars? I've insured a few leased cars in the past which being leased haven't belonged to me. Its a bit more hassle than 'normal' but you can do it. I would imagine bikes are no different but dont know for sure.