Datatool S4 now UK’s best selling alarm

Datatool claims that it’s best selling Thatcham approved S4 alarm range is now the UK’s No1 selling alarm. 

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A recent survey found that 47 per cent of bikes had a Datatool alarm fitted and the S4 is the biggest seller in the range.

Launched in 2006, the S4 range of alarms is now the market leader and is the only software-based alarm system available in the UK. 

There are now more Datatool alarms fitted to motorcycles across the UK than any other brand.

The success of the S4 is largely down to the fact that it was designed by Datatool engineers who specialise in motorcycle security and is sold through a dedicated and trained dealer network.

Motorcycle theft continues to be a major problem in the UK. 

According to Government figures theft rates for motorcycles are much higher than those for cars.

In 2003, the theft rate for motorcycles was 37 per 1,000 registered on the road compared with 10 per 1,000 for cars.

A shocking survey by the National Crime Intelligence Service revealed that more motorbikes are stolen in the UK than are bought new, and £3 million worth of motorbikes are stolen from UK streets every month.

Datatool not only manufacture alarms, but have an extensive range of hard security products such as heavy duty locks and chains, secure ground anchors, disc locks and security tagging systems.