Motorcycles are most frequently get stolen from busy city streets and public parking spaces with limited security. This common hot spots with low lighting and low supervision present higher risks where motorcycles are often left for extended period of time are vulnerable.
The best way to secure your motorcycle is with multi layer protection:
- Use a high quality lock like U-lock or any heavy duty chain lock.
- Always park in crowded areas which are under surveillance.
- Use a motorcycle cover to protect your bike also from weather damage.
- Install an alarm system.
- Install a GPS tracker to help recover your bike in case it was stolen.
Can someone steal my motorcycle without the key?
Motorcycles can be stolen without the key, thieves often employ methods like hotwiring or breaking the ignition but the most common way is simply loading the bike onto a truck.
Motorcycle theft can happen within minutes especially if the motorcycle is not secure. Thieves typically look for easy targets preferring bikes with minimal protection.
In order to minimize the risks we recommend on applying multiple anti-theft layers.
Can a stolen motorcycle be tracked?
A stolen motorcycle can be tracked if it was equipped with a GPS tracking device which discreetly installed on the bike and allow the owner a to monitor the motorcycle location in real time. These trackers are quite sophisticated and can send an alert to your phone if the motorcycle is being moved. When choosing a GPS tracker the most important things to check is coverage area and battery life.