By Arthur Yarwood* The last few years have seen London struggle to control a huge motorcycle crime wave. At its...
Stolen motorcycles and scooters are now taking longer to recover, according to the latest National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council...
Two men riding a stolen motorcycle and not wearing helmets have been arrested and charged after a police pursuit on the NSW Central Coast today (31 May 2020). Just after 10.30am, a motorcycle, allegedly stolen from an Erina shopping centre, was seen travelling on Hely Street at Wyong. At the time,...
Can you identify this scooter thief from the inset image of the man while riding in the back of a taxi?...
(Contributed article) You may have heard about vehicle tracking systems and wondered whether the investment is worth it. With bike...
Motorcycle theft rose more than any other category of vehicle last year with the biggest leap in South Australia and Tasmania and South East Queensland being a hotspot for thieves. Figures released today by the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council show motorcycle theft across the nation up 10.5% to 9672. That’s...
The Alarmbox aftermarket motion sensor alarm could negate your need to physically lock your motorcycle with a chain or disc...
If you’ve ever lost your motorcycle key and don’t have a back-up, you’ll know how expensive modern keys can be...
Posting photos about your motorcycle could be inviting professional theft gangs to target you, warns RACQ safety technical officer and motorcycle rider Steve Spalding. His comments come as this British video seems to show that a group of six thieves knew exactly what they were about to steal from this...
Number plate theft and cloning of plates is on the rise, resulting in riders receiving speeding and parking fines and...
(Sponsored post on mounted motorcycle cameras for our North American readers) Having a motorcycle is a great experience for many...
Fumbling with keys on a motorcycle disc or wheel lock is no longer a problem with this ZiiLock bike lock which unlocks with a thumbprint or smartphone. ZiiLock which is based in Pasadena, California, and Taiwan, has an open-ended Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign to launch their alarm bike lock. It has...
Motorcycle thefts in Australia are increasing at more than double the rate of car theft, according to the latest figures...
(Guest post on bike security for our North American readers) Motorbikes are excellent travel options for those who cherish adventurous...
Motor vehicle theft in Australia increased by 3% in the past year, largely due to a 9% rise in motorcycle theft. Motorcycle theft rose by 720 vehicles to a total of 8928, with a recovery rate of 48% in the 12 months to March 2019, according to the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction...
Riders are being asked to complete a quick online survey about motorcycle theft and security devices as part of a...
(Contributed post on preventing motorcycle theft) It’s not groundbreaking news to say that motorcycles get stolen from time to time,...
Four allegedly stolen motorcycles have been recovered and 118 people charged on 342 offences following a four-day police operation in Logan, south of Brisbane. This follows similar police operations in Victorian and NSW last month where police seized 11 stolen motorbikes under investigations into motor vehicle theft and rebirthing. In Queensland,...
Have you seen this valuable and unique-looking black 1959 AJS 7R 350 motorcycle with a white fairing? It was stolen...
(Contributed article about GPS tracking) Motorcycles are fun, thrilling, expensive and a preferred target for thieves, but GPS trackers will follow...
There could be nothing more heartbreaking than to have your motorcycle stolen, but what can be done to reduce the alarming rate of theft? In Australia, 23 motorcycles and scooters are stolen every day. But that’s nothing, really. France tops the list for stolen motorcycles with 151 a day, while...
The former Campbell Newman Government not only disrupted Queensland’s motorcycle industry with discriminatory VLAD laws, but may also have contributed...
German-made BikeBox 24 has unveiled a weatherproof and convenient cover for your motorcycle that locks and prevents thieves from stealing...
The Slovenian company that brought us the innovative Smart Turn System self-cancelling indicators is now working on a Smart Motorcycle Tracker that they claim will be better than any current tracker. STS will test the prototype Smart Motorcycle Tracker in May with production to follow later this year. The makers admit...
Motorcycle theft in Australia has recorded a drop of 3.6% in 2017 from 8335 to 8038 and down 3% on...
Brazen British thieves have torched a vintage Triumph Thunderbird in an Instagram video because the owner wouldn’t pay a £1000...
If motorcycle manufacturers want to arrest the global decrease in sales they can make their bikes more difficult to steal and cheaper to repair. Motorcycle theft is rampant around the world because motorbikes are so easy to steal, but probably none more so than in London. Rampant theft Thieves steal...
If you are leaving your motorcycle parked in a public park, look for CCTV cameras and park in the line...
Everybody would love to have inexpensive bike insurance, but how do you get lower premiums? The following are five simple...
Motorcycle theft is rampant in many capital cities, in particular London where four are stolen every day, and riders are always on the lookout for a clever lock that is quick and easy to use. There are many clever locks on the market that secure the wheel, handlebars and/or the...
The most theft prone motorcycles are recent-model, small-capacity Japanese bikes in Victoria, according to official statistics released by the National Theft...
It might make you sick to think someone would try to steal your motorcycle, but now there is Skunklock that...
Bosses of pocket-sized Braaap Motorcycles say the future is bright despite facing fraud and rebirthing charges. Braaap GM Toby Wilkin, 33, and founder Brad Smith, 29, say they will fight the charges of “rebirthing” 85 motorcycles, brought by the NSW Property Crime Squad. The case was mentioned again in a Sydney court this week and...
The example of a Melbourne rider having his 2015 Ducati 899 Panigale stolen in a crafty scam is a timely warning about...
Fraud and rebirthing charges against the bosses of pocket-sized Braaap Motorcycles have been adjourned until October 13 after a brief mention in a...
The bosses of pocket-sized Braaap Motorcycles have been accused of “rebirthing” motorcycles across Australia. Rebirthing is usually associated with using a VIN number from a write-off on to a stolen bike, or creating a new motorcycle out of stolen parts. The vehicles are usually not roadworthy. You can check if your...
Riders should secretly mark their motorcycle to help identify it should it be stolen and later recovered, according to retired head...
History tells us that the first speed camera caused such a fright to the rider that he lost control, veered...
Riders have been warned that motorcycles are being targeted in the Brisbane city and Valley area and are reminded to lock and/or alarm their bikes when using designated parking areas. Police have issued the alarm and reminder after a red 2006 Harley-Davidson FXSTI Softail, registration plate 051JJ, was stolen from the corner...
Motorcycle theft rose just 1% in 2015 to 8205, after dropping slightly the previous year. Short-term thefts, usually for joy...
A man who poses as a prospective buyer is believed to have stolen at least five motorcycles during test rides...
Most motorcycle riders love their gizmos, so today we present three more that we think will interest you: a watch, lenses for your iPhone 6 camera and a GPS bike tracker to prevent theft. TRACKER Unfortunately, bike theft is rampant, but you can help locate a stolen bike with a GPS...
Motorcycle theft in Australia dropped almost 3% in the past financial year, according to the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction...
A worrying trend has arisen for thieves to break into houses just to steal car and motorcycle keys. According to...
A Merry and safe Christmas to all our readers and advertisers. The good news is that your bike is a little safer at Christmas time as thieves seem to take some time off to enjoy the festive season. However don’t be become complacent, as they quickly return to work. Analysis...