3 Best Motorcycle Disc Locks

Protect your two wheels, avoid insurance claims and deter thieves with 3 of the best motorcycle disc locks available to buy today.

The shackles are off and the motorcycle design boffins have really come up with the goods. Only five years ago it was possible to get poorly manufactured lumps of metal which at best offered very little in preventing your beloved two wheels from being stolen.

Now tracking systems and alarms are being incorporated into the latest disc locks as riders want more bang for their buck, and demand added value.

We have put together a comprehensive guide on choosing your next disc lock.

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Xena XX15 Disc Lock

A Beautiful Piece Of Polished Metal

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Weight: 0.77kg Volume: 120 Decibels Material: Hardened Steel

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If you are a paranoid motorcycle owner, security is probably going to be one of your top priorities. The good news is that the Xena XX15 motorcycle disc lock can certainly go some way to reassuring you with its exceptional build quality. Its compact design makes it easy to carry anywhere, and its sturdy build quality gives you confidence that your motorcycle is in safe hands wherever you leave it. Furthermore, the Xena XX15 disc lock boasts a cutting-edge locking mechanism. With its hardened steel pin that secures itself to your disc brake easily, securing your bike is quick and easy. As a deterrent, the disc lock, when tampered with by would-be thieves, lets off a loud alarm, alerting you to a possible attack on your scooter or motorcycle.

Positives:

+ Great Design + Reduced False Alarms

Negatives:

– Not available in bright colours

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Abus GRANIT Detecto X Plus 8077

Best Disk Lock For Commuters

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Rating: Abus Security Level 19 Weight: 0.88kg Volume: 100 Decibels Material: Hardened Steel

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The alarm on this lock is a staggering 100 decibels, but you needn’t fear it going off accidentally and bursting an ear drum. The wizz kids at Abus have designed it in a way that it knows when it is in contact with a disk. For something a little louder you may want to consider the Oxford Screamer which has an alarm volume of 110 decibels. The 3D detection system integrated into this disk lock is a game changer. It has the capability to detect small movements and even vertical lifts off the grounds. This is important should you somebody try to lift your prized two wheels into the back of a van. Finally a great feature is the audible beeps which will go off prior to the initial 100 decibel alarm. This helps if you accidentally try to ride of with the lock still attached.

Positives:

+ Smart 3D detection system + 16mm Steel Bolt

Negatives:

– Not available in bright colours – Not as loud as Xena XX14 Disc Lock

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Artago Motorcycle Disc lock Alarm 

A Great Lock For Bike Courier

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Rating: Sold Secure Gold Approved Weight: 0.8kg Volume: 120dB Alarm Material: Alloy Steel

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The Artago motorcycle disc lock alarm is by far one of the most expensive pieces of kit available to buy, but it is also one of the most formidable. It is a Sold Secure Gold Approved lock, thanks in part to its precision engineering and advanced technology, which offer a robust approach to protecting your scooter or motorcycle. It features a built-in alarm, which you would expect, and is triggered when your motorcycle is tampered with, alerting you immediately. What you might not expect is that it is one of the loudest alarms of all the disc locks in this article at 120DB and is considerably louder than the popular Oxford Screamer. Made from hardened steel, the Artago disc lock is resistant to any cutting or drilling attempts, and with its compact design, it can easily be carried with you wherever you go.

Positives:

+ Double locking mechanism + Sold Secure Gold Approved

Negatives:

– One of the most expensive disc locks you can buy

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Disc Lock Reminder Cable

Don’t Ride Off Without It!

If you have a terrible memory buy a reminder cable. A gentle reminder that your disc lock is still attached.

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Disc Lock Frequently Asked Questions

How Does A Disc Lock Work?

A motorcycle disc lock is a great weapon in deterring thieves from stealing your beloved two wheels. They are designed for being used on both scooters and motorcycles, and fits through the perforations on the brake disc.

They are typically designed in brights colours which serves two purposes. firstly it is very noticeable to would be thieves that a lock is present on your bike. Secondly, a brightly coloured disc lock will also prevent you from riding off with it still in place.

How Do I Prevent My Motorcycle From Being Stolen?

There are three things that you can do to prevent your scooter or motorcycle from being stolen:

1. Use a disk lock to secure the front brake disc, or a grip lock to secure the brake and throttle controls.
2. A cover prevents thieves from easily spotting bikes that might be available to steal and what security is in place.
3. Securing your scooter or motorcycle with a chain which is attached to an immovable post will prevent it from being wheeled away.

For more information read our latest article on how to prevent your scooter or motorcycle from being stolen.

What To Do When You Motorcycle Is Stolen?

The moment you discover that your scooter or motorcycle is stolen it is important to react quickly and follow some of these tips:

• Your bike could still be in the local area where it was stolen, so start looking.
• Were there witnesses who saw it being stolen. This might be valuable information you can use to identify people or vehicles involved.
• Join local Facebook groups that are set up to post information alerting people that a bike has been stolen.
• Call the police and give then information about the bike including any distinguishing scratches or marks.
• Notify your insurance company.

For more details read our post on what to do if your scooter or motorcycle is stolen.

Does Insurance Cover Stolen Motorcycles and Scooters?

A majority of all motorcycle insurance policies does cover theft, regardless of whether the theft happens at home, on the road or when you are at work. It is a good idea though to always check the small print on your insurance policy documents.