Best Bike Anti Theft Devices in India to Secure Your Ride

Summary:

• No single device stops determined theft; layering a physical lock + GPS tracker + visible deterrent covers most opportunistic theft.
• Compares disc locks, chain locks, smart locks, and GPS trackers by price and rating across budget tiers.
• Includes parking best practices and notes that ONNBikes rental bikes come with built-in GPS tracking.

More than five lakh two wheelers disappear in India every year. In India's biggest cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, two wheeler crimes are rampant. Additionally, if a motorcycle is equipped with just the factory handlebar lock, which can be easily picked in a few seconds by a professional, then it is a prime target for theft.

In India, motorcycle theft is generally opportunistic. Thieves will target the path of least resistance. With the addition of just one security device, your motorcycle is regarded less of a target. A motorcycle is regarded even less of a target by two or three security devices. Interestingly, it is false that motorcycle theft devices are pricey. From a basic theft alarm system for two wheelers to a high end, GPS based motorcycle anti theft device, the right anti theft device can be very cheap and very effective. Here is a list of the top devices segmented by categories and based on these criteria.

No device can render the utmost protection to your motorcycle theft, especially if the thief is really determined. However, with the combination of a physical lock, an anti theft GPS tracker and a deterrent device, your motorcycle is theft proof. Below are the best rated disc locks, chain locks, smart locks, and GPS trackers segmented by price along with best rated parking spot habits and how to use them.

Your Options

• Disc locks: clamp down on brake discs and immobilize wheels
• Chain locks: heavy-duty chains that secure your bike to fixed objects
• Smart locks: Bluetooth/app locks that send your phone alerts when tampered with
• GPS trackers: monitor real-time locations and are helpful for recovery when thefts occur
• Alarm systems: alerts when tampering and movement occur
• Handlebar locks: immobilize bike handlebar movement and are either built-in or add-on locks

Disc Locks to Consider

Chain Locks to Consider

Smart Locks

Smart locks are between a basic disc lock and a full GPS lock. They don't track a location, but they do notify your phone when someone tries to move your bike or tamper with your bike lock, which is enough to stop most thefts in progress.

• Godrej Endura Smart - Rs.3,500. Retrofit with no problem to most disc brake bikes. Alerts you to tamper and movement over Bluetooth.
• Ellcie Smart Disc Lock - Rs.4,200. A fair choice for those seeking a physical lock and smart deterrent as the lock integrates a disc clamp, a 100dB sound alarm, and an app.
• Kryptonite Bluetooth Series - Rs.6,500 and above. The highest range of all, but the most experienced and reliable as the manufacturer has been working in this field the longest.

Bikes with a GPS Tracker

• Jimi IoT JM-VL01 - Rs.2,500. Small, compact with a built-in SOS, and has a 30-day battery stand by. Works great for the everyday customer.
• Queclink GL300 - Rs.3,200. Also small, compact, and has a geofence system. Tracks in real time and runs great even in areas with poor network service.
• Laipac S-911 - Rs.4,500. The most precise and reliable tracker we have seen. Works in rural areas. This tracker is commonly used in rental fleets, even with the competitor of ours, ONNBikes.

Make sure to conceal the tracker, because if the GPS unit is visible, it gives thieves an incentive to remove it.

Where to Buy

Smart locks and chain/disc locks are commonly found on Amazon and Flipkart, make sure to check the buyer reputation and return policy. There are usually cheap copies of known disc locks that are worthless and a waste of money. GPS trackers are best bought directly from the manufacturer's site. Other GPS models have to be professionally installed with a hard wire through the bikes electrical system.

Parking Guidelines

• Being observed by CCTV or by a security guard can help. Deterrent effects of surveillance will stop a good amount of impulse theft.
• Avoid using the same isolated spot predictably in the workplace. Predictable patterns can make you an easy target.
• Use the lock through the bike frame or the rear wheel. The disc brake lock will not deter theft because the front wheel can be taken easily.
• Avoid the impulse of leaving the bike with the key in the lock for an easy two-minute detour. This is the largest cause of bike theft in India.
• Position the bike in a way that makes reaching the lock an awkward position for someone to use bolt cutters to cut the lock. A lock that is at ground level is harder to defeat than a lock that is at hip height.

The Three-Layer Approach

A good amount of security people that deal with bike theft recommend using three different types of protection over any one device.

A good bike theft prevention system has three key components:

• A physical lock - to make sure the bike can't be stolen at the start
• A GPS tracker - if the physical lock can be broken, at least you can possibly get the bike back
• A visible deterrent - to signal the bike is protected and, hopefully, prevent any theft attempts altogether

This combination is the most effective and offers the best protection at each stage of the process - preventing theft, making theft more complicated, and making theft very easy to get back.

What ONNBikes Does on Rented Bikes

All ONNBikes rental bikes come with built-in GPS tracking for them to be monitored in real-time by the rider and by ONNBikes. This makes responses to incidents and recovery of the bikes much better compared to untracked bikes.

Ride a well-secured, GPS tracked bike with ONNBikes - you are protected from booking to riding because all rentals come with built-in tracking.

Questions People Usually Have

Q: What is the best anti-theft device for less than Rs.2000?

A: At Rs.1200 the Xislet Disc Lock with Alarm is the best anti-theft product in that price range. If the budget is extended to Rs.3000, then the Xislet Disc Lock with Alarm combined with the AXA Clinch 100 chain lock is a much better option.

Q: Do GPS trackers help with the chances of recovering a stolen bike?

A: Yes. There is a much better chance of recovering a bike if it has a real time GPS tracker versus if it is just a reported stolen vehicle. A fast report has better chances than a slow report.

Q: Is the factory steering lock good enough for overnight parking?

A: No. Getting around a factory steering lock is not a tough task for a skilled thief. For any overnight parking, a better option at the very least would be a disc lock or chain to assist. The steering lock is just a supplement.