A safe start to the motorcycle season: GPS trackers as anti-theft devices
Berlin, May 4, 2023 – A theft ruins the most beautiful motorcycle trip. GPS tracker not only provide peace of mind, but also protect against loss of the machine. The experts at PAJ GPS explain how this works.
For a true biker, their motorcycle is more than just a means of transportation. Over the miles, rider and machine grow together. Loss due to theft hurts all the more and cannot be compensated for even with the best insurance. A GPS tracker on the bike gives riders the certainty that they will be able to quickly find their machine again in an emergency.
Crime worries biker scene
Motorcycles are not only valuable to their owners; criminal gangs also have their eyes on these coveted machines. As the Police crime statistics According to figures from the Federal Criminal Police Office, there were almost 24,000 motorcycle thefts in Germany in 2022 alone. The number of crimes varies depending on the federal state. Berlin tops the list with 52.0 stolen motorcycles per 100,000 inhabitants, followed by Bremen and Saxony-Anhalt.
Once a motorcycle has been stolen, it is usually difficult to recover. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the trail often leads to the thicket of organized crime. The bikes often end up abroad. The tedious international bureaucracy makes investigations extremely difficult. The authorities are only able to solve one in five motorcycle thefts.
Easy Riders
Whether you're on the road or in your own garage, criminals can strike anywhere, anytime. Cases tend to increase at the start of the season. To protect yourself against theft, security experts such as Alexander Sarellas and Jakob Lindner recommend using a GPS tracker in addition to the standard security devices already installed.
“A GPS tracker gives bikers greater security and peace of mind, allowing them to leave their motorcycles unattended,” say the two founders of PAJ GPS. The company has been selling smart tracking systems for various applications since 2011. Motorcyclists are one of the groups that benefit most from the technology.
GPS enables reliable real-time tracking. Drivers can track the location of their vehicle anytime, anywhere via an app or browser. This makes it possible to quickly locate motorcycle thieves and recover the vehicle safely, even worldwide. „Reliability and comprehensive data protection for sensitive location data are very important when choosing the right GPS tracker,“ says GPS expert Lindner. The global GPS network makes it easier to find the machine across national borders.
Worry-free driving thanks to GPS
To enable a quick response in an emergency, modern GPS trackers offer intuitive alarm systems. Location expert Sarellas recommends that bikers set up a “digital fence” around their machines. The system then automatically alerts the owner if the motorcycle leaves the specified safety area. Push notifications on the smartphone or via email prompt quick action in an emergency. Additional alarm functions warn of vandalism or vibrations, thus preventing theft.
Top-of-the-range models also offer additional functions such as route storage. With its simple „location sharing“ function, a GPS tracker can be a lifesaver in the event of an accident in unfamiliar areas. GPS trackers increase the safety of people and machines and ensure carefree driving pleasure.
Text & image credits: Kreuter-Borgmeier Public Relations GmbH
