How to stop your bike from being stolen

However, when the stolen bike figures are adjusted for each city’s size, the results are a little more surprising. In fact, Cambridge had the dubious honour of topping the list of bike theft, with 99 reported thefts per 100,000 people. Because of the sheer amount of Honda motorcycles available on the market. Being one of the most popular motorbike brands in the world means more Honda’s are stolen more than the average. Additionally, registering your motorcycle in a stolen vehicle database can increase the chances of recovery.

It sucks to see the road bike that you spent your hard-earned money on get stolen in an instant. You might be excited now that you have the road bike of your dream. The V Rod is built low, so the lean angle was always going to be limited, but 30 degrees makes getting around even gentle corners a nightmare. There is a wide cantilevered section just in front of the rear tire. When leaned over in a turn, unfortunately if you hit a bump and compress the suspension, the sub-frame can lift the rear tyre off the tarmac.

What I realised when compiling the list is that these are some of the most fantastic sounding bikes that have ever graced our roads. Because of that I decided to leave some of the fantastic exhaust notes of the bikes in the video. Their sound often just adds to the reputation they have, although there are exceptions to that rule.

The bikes blog here are mostly from a golden era of the motorcycle industry. A time when an "Anything Goes" approach really tested the limits of bike and rider. The National Insurance Crime Bureau provides annual reports on motorcycle theft statistics in the United States, as well as tips and resources for preventing motorcycle theft. The Motorcycle Industry Council also offers resources and information on motorcycle theft prevention. If your motorcycle is stolen, the first step is to report it to the police. You should also contact your insurance company to file a claim.

Each activity won’t take more than two seconds, and you won't have to bend over to set it up or spend time looking for some thief-proof location to park your bike. They agreed that theft should be investigated, albeit they placed little monetary value on the long-lost engines. No further action was taken, much to the delight of the various village chiefs.

Thieves may also use bolt cutters or other tools to cut through locks and chains securing the motorcycle. In some cases, thieves may also use electronic hacking tools to bypass the motorcycle’s security system. Suzuki, renowned for its high-quality and speedy GSX-R series, faces a persistent problem with theft.

The device secures your handlebar and brake lever, making it difficult for anyone to manoeuvre your bike. However, the argument for Croclocks is undermined by the ease with which the plastic lock can be forced open. They are not as secure as hardened chain locks, but they are more portable. It’s generally safer to use a disc lock in conjunction with another security system. Piaggio’s scooters have retained their place among the best-selling bikes in London over the past three years. The Liberty 125 scooter is the most stolen Piaggio model in London.

An even more scary way to look at it is that that’s 1 in every 46 – it means you’re 958,670 times more likely to have your bike pinched than you are of winning the lottery. You’re 212,766 times more likely that it’ll happen than getting struck by lightning. Excellent item, good comms from the delivery company, fast delivery overall.

Officers chased the van through Liverpool streets as it sped through red lights, putting pedestrians at risk. You can buy the right lock for your motorcycle model from our website or get it from any of the 35 EasyBlock dealers in London. Installation takes a few minutes, and instructional videos are available on our website.