Although motorcycle insurance companies look for you to have fitted a Thatcham Category One system to your bike to get a discount on the premium, the best type of security is a ‘layer’ approach.

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A mixture of locks, chains, electronic security and the ability to lock the bike to something solid such as a ground anchor at home, or when you’re out at an event lock a few bikes together.

Try not to leave the bike in a position that it can be lifted into a van easily.

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