Going nowhere fast: Best motorcycle ground anchors

This chunky ground anchor from Chained is suitable for chains with links up to 16mm or multiple smaller chains, meaning excellent strength. Itu2019s a simple design, with angled ends allowing access to fit the security bolts to a concrete floor or wall. The chain is passed through the seamless stainless-steel box which is Sold Secure Motorcycle Gold approved. There are 22mm and 12mm versions available, including one that fits within the profile of a single brick for garages that donu2019t have concrete floors or walls.

A simple design, intended to be cemented into a hole in the ground. The idea is simple; dig a hole, fit it with concrete and set this anchor in to the concrete and wait until it hardens. The spikes prevent it from being pulled out of the concrete and the chain is passed through the 26cm loop. A secure mount with a Sold Secure Motorcycle Diamond rating.

Sold Secure Silver approved. All fixings are supplied and can be used with chains up to 12mm. A sturdy and value-for-money option. The Chained 22 ground anchor is naturally more heavy duty, but that's to be expected.

Mountable anchor for indoor or outdoor use. The 14mm alloy robust steel shackle lies flat and can be hidden when not in use. The unit is manufactured from hardened steel plates designed for heavy duty use and is complimented with a polypropylene cover. Comes complete with four high tensile bolts for security.

Weighing in at 4kg and rated Motorcycle Diamond by Sold Secure, this double-skinned anchor from Oxford Products is aptly named u2018The Beastu2019. Designed to be fitted to concrete floors or concrete or brick walls, it is double-skinned to offer additional protection to the chain and comes with security mounting bolts, as well as plugs for the mounting holes. It is compatible with Oxfordu2019s 22mm Beast chain and is formed in hardened steel.

Taking up to 16mm flexible chains, alongside the rigidity of a cast-iron anchor, this docking station ground anchor is weather resistant and constructed from forged and hardened steel. Heavy duty 4.5kg in weight and all fittings included.

Another anchor designed to be concreted into the ground, the Y Anchor is available in two sizes, the larger 120 being able to accommodate chains with links up to 25mm in diameter wires. This Y-shaped anchor is inserted into a hole in the ground then concrete is applied around it and over the top of the Y-section. The bottom of the steel post has a hole in it so it wonu2019t fill up with water and it sits flush with the ground, meaning it is easy to roll over. It has achieved Sold Secure Motorcycle Diamond status.

Not a name youu2019d usually associate with motorcycle security but this fold-down loop anchor from Halfords is rated Motorcycle Gold from Sold Secure and costs just £35. It closes with a low profile to stay out of the way when not in use but once flipped up, provides enough space for large chains to pass through. Supplied with four security bolts for fixing to floors or walls.

The Himalaya from lock experts Squire is formed in 6mm hardened steel into an elongated box section which is bolted for the floor or walls. It is intended for use with high-strength Diamond-rated locks and chains, such as Squireu2019s Behemoth range and has achieved a Sold Secure Motorcycle Diamond rating itself. Four security fixings are included in the package.

This heavy-duty ground anchor bolts into a concrete surface, with ball bearings supplied to hammer into bolt heads, rendered impossible to remove. Constructed from hardened steel and with an increased twin-layer design for maximum protection, this is good for indoor and outdoor use in any condition.

Suitable as a wall or ground anchor and Sold Secure Gold approved. Although remaining highly functional, this anchor also bears the additional benefit of being more aesthetic than the others here. The Hiplock ANKR is suitable for both chains for motorcycles and D-locks for bicycles. A very useful feature is the rubberised end cap to prevent scratching.