It may not currently be front page news, but bike theft hasn't gone away. The very things that make bikes a blast to ride, make them attractive to thieves, so it makes sense to consider what anti-theft features come as standard on the bikes you are considering.
Until now, comparing the security kit fitted to different bikes has been quite a challenge, but now there's MCIA SECURED.
Backed by the body that represents the UK motorcycle and scooter industry, MCIA SECURED rates standard fit security kit and gives a star for each item, up to a maximum of five stars.
One star is awarded for each of the following items fitted as standard:
There is also a three star "Light Bike" scheme for bikes and scooters up to 125cc or 11kW where stars are awarded for the standard fitment of:
A list of products from participating manufacturers and their star ratings can be found at mcia.co.uk/en/mcia-secured
Look for the MCIA SECURED logo in showrooms and on manufacturers’ advertising when buying your next bike.