With all the different motorcycle GPS trackers on the market, it can be difficult to find the right one for your needs. To help you decide, we at MCN have come up with this list of motorcycle security tracking devices that will easily and securely fit to your bike.
Built to protect and track your bike in the unfortunate event of a theft, these durable, waterproof devices offer alerts and full location tracking and could even save you money on your motorcycle insurance. Aces Motorcycle
It’s worth bearing in mind that if you leave your bike laid up for extended periods and you have a tracker fitted, you’ll need to use a trickle charger to avoid depleting the battery.
Best value for money motorcycle tracker
This is one of Rewire Security's budget but effective motorcycle GPS trackers. You hardwire this unit yourself and pay a £5 monthly subscription that gives you real-time location, speed, and 12 month route history, among other things via the GPSLive app. The unit comes ready to use from the box, having already been configured for you. It's simple to install, simply connect the tracker to the battery terminals. The device then monitors the voltage levels and will notify you if your vehicle has moved without starting the engine . Using the app you can set up chosen geofence zones around areas such as your home or workplace, which will trigger an alert if the bike is moved out of this zone. The device provides real time location updates of the vehicle giving you visibility of where your bike is at all times. The DB2-4G also comes with a SIM that will automatically connect to the strongest available signal in 120 countries and is accurate to roughly two metres with no roaming fees.
Best easy to use motorcycle tracker
Trackers are increasingly useful items, not least because smartphone connectivity and global mobile data networks mean it's harder than ever to hide from Big Brother. And if you want pure simple useability, this MoniMoto unit is great.
If you want a serious hardwired tracker, this is great place to start. Your authorised dealer will fit it in the most thief-beating covert location possible, and once it’s up and running you’ll have a 24/7 monitoring and tracking service looking after your bike.
Backed up with a 30-day internal power source, it’ll also text you if your bike battery is getting low on juice. Thatcham S7 rated, it’s a GPS/GSM/ RF tracker that’ll read inside buildings, underground, in vans or shipping containers.
The unit is £299 + install, then it’s £9.99pm or £99pa – and they now offer 0% finance to help you spread the cost more easily.Features include stealth installation and a self-maintaining battery, with all authorised BikeTrac dealers being trained to ensure that a unit is installed in the most covert location possible.
There’s no trick answers here. Effective motorcycle GPS trackers simply act as a means of finding your bike, should it be stolen.
At one end of the market are the cheap units from companies you’ve never heard of – we strongly advise avoiding these and spend your money on something else instead. A step up from these are self-monitored systems from reputable companies that you install yourself.
These units send you alerts if something is awry and you can track movements via updates sent to an app on your phone.
At the other end of the scale are the managed systems where a team monitor vehicles fitted with the company’s trackers 24/7. These people will contact you immediately, should your bike be stolen, and they will then liase with authorities to find the bike.
These are Thatcham approved units and have stronger tracking signals that continue to work even if a bike is taken to an underground carpark or inside a shipping container, for example. Here are some of our favourite motorcycle trackers.
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Product Tester for MCN and sister publication RiDE Magazine - Jim began riding motorcycles in the late 1980s while working in an automotive repair garage after earning a Mechanical Engineering degree. Initially, he used bikes for practical purposes but later shifted to cars, starting a publishing career in the early 1990s focused on car modifications and product testing. After a stint in PR and Marketing for major motorsport teams and events, Jim returned to publishing and joined RiDE Magazine in 2017 as a Production Editor. His expertise in product testing soon led him to oversee the magazine’s product content. Rediscovering his love for motorcycles, Jim earned his license through the Direct Access process and now enjoys riding his KTM 790 Adventure across various terrains.
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