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Motorcycle Loan Extra Payments Calculator

This calculator compares monthly and bi‑weekly amortization schedules and models the effect of recurring extra payments and one‑time lump sums on payoff time and total interest. Use the recurring extra field to enter the amount you will add to each scheduled payment (enter the per‑payment amount for the selected frequency).

Results are estimates based on standard amortization formulas. For complex, tax‑sensitive or loan‑specific rules (prepayment penalties, interest capitalization, or daily interest accrual), check your loan contract or consult a financial advisor.

Updated Nov 9, 2025QA PASS — golden 25 / edge 120Run golden-edge-2026-01-23

Governance

Record 21fd59203096 • Reviewed by Fidamen Standards Committee

Standard amortization with user-specified recurring extra per payment and optional lump-sum applied at a payment number.

Inputs

Results

Updates as you type

Regular payment (no extras)

-$0.72

Per‑payment amount (with recurring extra)

-$0.72

Payments until payoff

—

Total paid (principal + interest)

—

Estimated total interest

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OutputValueUnit
Regular payment (no extras)-$0.72USD
Per‑payment amount (with recurring extra)-$0.72USD
Payments until payoff—payments
Total paid (principal + interest)—USD
Estimated total interest—USD
Primary result-$0.72

Visualization

Methodology

We use standard fixed-rate loan amortization formulas to compute the periodic payment, remaining balance, and number of payments to payoff. Monthly calculations assume 12 periods per year; bi‑weekly calculations assume 26 periods per year.

Recurring extras are modeled as additional payments applied every scheduled period. One‑time lump sums reduce principal at the chosen payment number; the tool estimates the change in interest by comparing schedules with and without that lump sum.

The tool uses closed‑form amortization formulas to estimate payoff time: number_of_payments = -log(1 - P * r / A) / log(1 + r) where P is principal, r is periodic rate, and A is payment per period. Results are rounded to whole payments for display.

Key takeaways

Use the frequency selector to switch between monthly and bi‑weekly schedules. Enter recurring extras as the per‑payment amount for the chosen frequency. For monthly extras converted to bi‑weekly, divide monthly amount by two as an approximation.

This advanced calculator provides estimates for per‑payment amounts, payoff timing, and total interest based on closed‑form amortization math. For legally binding payoff figures, refer to your lender.

F.A.Q.

Should I enter a monthly extra if I chose bi‑weekly frequency?

Enter the extra amount you will pay each bi‑weekly payment. If you know only a monthly extra, divide that monthly amount by two to approximate a bi‑weekly per‑payment equivalent (example: $100/month ≈ $50 per bi‑weekly payment). See methodology for limitations.

Does the calculator handle loans with daily interest or prepayment penalties?

No. This tool assumes fixed periodic interest applied per payment period. If your loan accrues interest daily or includes prepayment penalties, results will be approximate. Consult your loan agreement or lender for exact payoff figures.

How accurate are the payoff timing and interest estimates?

Estimates use standard amortization formulas and assume consistent application of extras. Rounding, payment timing within a period, and lender processing can change the precise payoff date and interest. See Accuracy & Standards below.

What is the effect of rounding and display precision?

Displayed currency values are rounded for readability. Small rounding differences can accumulate across many payments; the underlying calculations use higher internal precision before display rounding.

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Further resources

External guidance

Versioning & Change Control

Audit record (versions, QA runs, reviewer sign-off, and evidence).

Record ID: 21fd59203096

What changed (latest)

v1.0.0 • 2025-11-09 • MINOR

Initial publication and governance baseline.

Why: Published with reviewed formulas, unit definitions, and UX controls.

Public QA status

PASS — golden 25 + edge 120

Last run: 2026-01-23 • Run: golden-edge-2026-01-23

Engine

v1.0.0

Data

Baseline (no external datasets)

Content

v1.0.0

UI

v1.0.0

Governance

Last updated: Nov 9, 2025

Reviewed by: Fidamen Standards Committee (Review board)

Credentials: Internal QA

Risk level: low

Reviewer profile (entity)

Fidamen Standards Committee

Review board

Internal QA

Entity ID: https://fidamen.com/reviewers/fidamen-standards-committee#person

Semantic versioning

  • MAJOR: Calculation outputs can change for the same inputs (formula, rounding policy, assumptions).
  • MINOR: New features or fields that do not change existing outputs for the same inputs.
  • PATCH: Bug fixes, copy edits, or accessibility changes that do not change intended outputs except for previously incorrect cases.

Review protocol

  • Verify formulas and unit definitions against primary standards or datasets.
  • Run golden-case regression suite and edge-case suite.
  • Record reviewer sign-off with credentials and scope.
  • Document assumptions, limitations, and jurisdiction applicability.

Assumptions & limitations

  • Uses exact unit definitions from the Fidamen conversion library.
  • Internal calculations use double precision; display rounding follows the unit's configured decimal places.
  • Not a substitute for calibrated instruments in regulated contexts.
  • Jurisdiction-specific rules may require official guidance.

Change log

v1.0.0 • 2025-11-09 • MINOR

Initial publication and governance baseline.

Why: Published with reviewed formulas, unit definitions, and UX controls.

Areas: engine, content, ui • Reviewer: Fidamen Standards Committee • Entry ID: dcea72a86701