How to choose a motorbike anti-theft device adapted to your needs

Not surprisingly, two-wheelers, motorbikes and scooters are stolen far more than cars: Stolen cars represent 2.5 cars per 1000 in 2022 For motorbikes, 43 thefts per 1000 were reported in 2022 The 52 thefts of scooters per 1000 in 2022 place scooters at the top of the list of stolen vehicles. Source: la mutuelle des motards The theft of a vehicle is always frustrating and the hope of finding it is often slim. This feeling is justified and the percentage of vehicles recovered following theft is one in two cars and two in five motorbikes. For motorbikes, this means that on average, 60% of stolen vehicles are not recovered (source: Coyote). To avoid these problems, let's start with 5 basic tips to avoid having your motorbike or scooter stolen:

1. Secure your motorbike with a quality lock: use a strong chain or cable lock to attach your motorbike to a fixed object, such as a post or fence. Also use a quality disc lock on the front or rear wheel of the bike. These systems are useful but time-consuming to install and remove each time. They do not prevent 100% of motorbike thefts either, as thieves are often equipped with pliers and other tools to cut these fasteners.
2. Park your motorbike in a well-lit area: Thieves prefer to work in the dark. Try to park your motorbike in a well-lit area with a security camera or other people watching. This is a fairly obvious solution, but it does not guarantee that your motorbike will be protected against theft. This is a good tip, but it is obviously not an anti-theft solution.
3. Keep your keys safe: Never leave your motorbike keys within reach of potential thieves. Keep them in a safe place and avoid leaving them on your motorbike when you park. This is of course an obvious but necessary tip. However, this is not always suitable for the fickle-minded who tend to lose their motorbike keys or forget them on the motorbike. Again, this is more of a human tip than an actual anti-theft device.
4. Be vigilant: always keep an eye on your motorbike and be aware of what is going on around you. If you notice suspicious behaviour, such as people approaching your motorbike or staring at it, take action to protect your bike or alert the relevant authorities. This advice is not always applicable, as you may find yourself crossing or parking in unsafe areas depending on your travels, putting the safety of your motorbike or scooter at risk without being able to avoid it.
5. Use a GPS tracker with motion detection alerts: some GPS trackers have anti-theft features that can help prevent or reduce the risk of theft.

For example, some GPS trackers have motion sensors that can trigger an alert if the motorbike is moved, or a perimeter alert function that can warn you if the motorbike leaves a pre-defined area. In addition, a GPS tracker allows you to follow the motorbike's location in real time. If the motorbike is stolen, you can track its location using the application associated with the GPS tracker. This can be useful in locating the stolen motorbike and recovering it quickly. However, it is important to note that some thieves may be equipped to locate and disable GPS trackers. It is therefore important to choose a quality anti-theft GPS tracker and hide it carefully on the motorbike, to make it more difficult for thieves to locate and disable it. Beepings offers a GPS anti-theft tracker called the ZEN L by Beepings GPS tracker to equip your motorbike. This discreet solution alerts you to any suspicious movement so you can intervene before your motorbike is stolen. If your motorbike is stolen, you can track its movements and positions in real time so that the police can intervene and your motorbike can be recovered quickly. What's more, Beepings is the only non-jamming anti-theft GPS tracker that cannot be detected by thieves.