5 motorcycles that are nearly impossible to steal (2024)

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5 motorcycles that are nearly impossible to steal? ›

Suzuki's 650 Savage (now called the Boulevard S40), Honda 250 and 450 Rebels (grouped together) and BMW R1200C series cruiser made the top five on both of the least-lost lists, with the Savage topping the least-stolen list.

Suzuki's 650 Savage (now called the Boulevard S40), Honda 250 and 450 Rebels (grouped together) and BMW R1200C series cruiser made the top five on both of the least-lost lists, with the Savage topping the least-stolen list.

Use a disc lock to help secure the front brake disc, or a grip lock to secure the brake and throttle controls. You could also use a D lock on the front wheel to stop it being wheeled away.

Our research shows that of the UK's 10 most registered bikes, the most stolen model in 2022 was the Honda WW 125. It was also the most stolen back in 2019, and has remained highly desired by thieves. The Yamaha YBR was the second most stolen, followed by the Yamaha GPD 125.

as patented anti-theft technology, yerka V3 features an easy-to-use integrated locking technology that only takes only 15 seconds to lock and unlock the bike to and from poles, fences, bike parking, or almost anywhere up to 20 centimeters wide.

Touring Motorbikes: Touring motorbikes are the safest. Designers and manufacturers of these motorcycles designed and created them with the safety aspect in mind. They're usually the biggest motorcycles on the roads.

Touring motorcycles - Manufacturers designed these bikes with safety in mind. They are usually the largest motorcycle on the road, and they are better at withstanding a crash.

Harley® is the fifth most likely motorcycle type to be stolen. Thieves love to ride off on a Harley, but they're less likely to do so than other bikes for a couple of reasons: Harley® has upgraded their anti-theft technology, so bikes are harder to steal and easier for the owner to track if they are stolen.

How to park a motorcycle so it doesn't get stolen? ›

Lock your motorcycle to something heavy

This should also include when you've parked your motorcycle at home or in a garage. To lock your motorcycle you'll need a thick chain or cable and a padlock. Both items must be made of strong materials and not easily broken by a bolt cutter.

Any bike is easily stolen but not all bikes are worth stealing. Thieves most want bikes that will command a decent price and/or can be easily sold. Expensive-looking road bikes and mountain bikes top the list. Roadsters and hybrids with practical features such as mudguards are less likely to be pinched.

Yes, the police make efforts to locate and recover stolen bikes.

Yes, front wheels are easy to steal as most of the modern bicycles have quick release mechanism. Just release the brakes and open the quick release to remove the wheel. Whereas, there is lot of effort involved comparatively for back wheel to remove.

Bike thieves serve a market – people who want bikes on the cheap! Less desirable bikes are less quick to be bought and therefore less likely to be stolen. A bad colour brown or bright pink or luminous green and purple bike might be deterrents!

Lock your ignition and remove the key. Most bike thefts occur when the ignition is shut off, but not locked. Lock the forks or disk brakes with locks that have large, brightly colored tags. If traveling with other riders, lock motorcycles together when not in use.

Is motorcycle theft common? In short, yes. Approximately 9,000 motorcycles are stolen across Australia each year. And according to the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC)¹, motorcycle thefts now account for 1 in 6 of all stolen vehicles in Australia.