Lately, bikes are becoming more and more popular and also more expensive. Compared to cars, trucks and other types of four wheelers, thieves find it really easy to steal a motorcycle due to its light weight, compact shape and ease in transportation. To top it all, majority of the bikers only secure their motorcycles with a standard steering wheel lock, which has been proven to be of no use whatsoever.
As per a report from NICB, the number of auto thefts in 2020 totaled 873,080, a 9.2% increase compared with 2019. Moreover, the fact that thieves prefer motorcycles is also proven by the crime statistics. Criminals are not only interested in complete bikes, but also in high-quality accessories due to their high resale value in grey market (sports exhausts are popular stolen accessories).
Additionally, as per the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s annual motorcycle thefts report, the top most stolen motorcycle brand is American Honda Motor Co., followed by Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Harley Davidson, details of which are shared below.