4 Main Benefits of a Motorbike Tracker

The number of motorbike owners in the UK is increasing, up from 10.51% since 2015, with roughly 1.4 million motorbikes now registered across the country. Many, if not all, of these motorbike owners will understand just how important your vehicle is to you. This explains why so many people opt for a trusted, reliable motorbike tracker. This blog describes the four main benefits of a motorbike tracker and should help you decide if you should get one for your own motorbike.

Extra Safety
Having a tracker on any vehicle will improve its overall safety. This can matter all the more for motorbikes, as their controls are exposed and there is no interior that needs to be broken into.

Not only can trackers prevent your bike from being stolen, but they can also completely deter thieves, making even the attempt of theft less likely. If you buy a smart tracker, you can also see in real time on your phone where your motorbike is, an added feature that is especially great for security-conscious people.

Better Insurance Premiums
You can obtain better insurance premiums on your motorbike if you have had a tracker installed. However, whether you are eligible will depend on the specific tracker (usually whether it is a Thatcham-approved or insurance-approved tracker) and the insurance company that you have or are planning to switch to. If this is a selling point for you, make sure to research what is compatible before you make your purchase.

Support in a Crisis
A tracker doesn’t just help prevent auto theft; it also helps recover your vehicle in the event of a crisis. If the thief has managed to override any systems or hasn’t been deterred by the tracker, the device will still be able to track the vehicle’s exact location in real time.

The recovery rates for high-quality motorbike trackers are incredibly high (around 95%), making a huge difference in the owner’s ability to recover their vehicle. Many trackers will immediately alert a security team, which will contact the police in the event of a theft, meaning the recovery will happen very swiftly and the chances of the bike being returned completely undamaged are much higher too.

Monitoring and Budgeting
Another benefit of more advanced trackers is that you can see the travel history. This means you can see your previous journeys and, in turn, can figure out at what points throughout the month you spend more money on fuel. This can help you budget more effectively and inform you if you want to make any changes to how you currently use your vehicle.

It could also act as an extra benefit for people adding trackers to their family members with new licenses, so you can check that they are travelling safely and efficiently.

Get a FitMyTracker Tracker
At Fit My Tracker, we stock a range of completely waterproof Thatcham-approved GPS motorbike trackers with a mix of benefits, and they will be professionally installed for free after purchase. All of our trackers are compatible with every 12/24 Volt bike and scooter brand, so the choice of which one is completely up to you.

However, if you are struggling to decide which is best, we are happy to offer extra advice or help. You can call us or contact us through our website.