Motorcycles are considered to be highly steal-able objects. If they have any security systems at all, the technology is usually less sophisticated than in cars. Motorcycle ignitions are easily punched, and the presence of exposed wires makes hotwiring simple. Most of all, however, bikes are small. A few men can easily lift a sport bike into the back of a minivan, making a covert escape easy. Once the theft has taken place, criminals can take their time disabling the steering and ignition locks. How Royal Enfield thefts took place in different states of India can be seen in this video and ways are also suggested with which you may enhance the safety of your bike.
Royal Enfield bikes see lower theft rates, largely due to their weight and bulkiness. Also, the value in a cruiser is closely related to its style and – unlike street bikes – the totality is worth much more than the sum of its parts. This makes cruisers less appealing to thieves, as their components won’t fetch the highest prices. However, criminals have been known to re-stamp VIN numbers and obtain false titles, which allows them to sell stolen bikes as legitimately purchased vehicles. As a result of this, cruiser theft can also be lucrative. Of all cruisers, Harley-Davidsons are the most frequently stolen.A must watch video for all bulleteers.