EasyBlock the Best Mechanical Anti-Theft Device for Honda X-ADV 2022
Have you just picked up your aggressive XADV from the dealer and now live in constant fear it might be stolen?
Unfortunately, you are not alone. In fact, due to its high market value, the new king of Honda maxi scooters is a highly sought-after target for motorcycle thieves.
So what can we do to make our XADV safer and get a good night's sleep again?
Keep reading our article to find out why Honda’s crossover is so popular on the stolen motorcycle market and what you can do to protect it best.
The Italian Market
The Italian public has particularly appreciated this new concept, part adventure, part urban, born from the intuition and determination of Daniele Lucchesi.
Indeed, even in 2021 with 5,454 units sold, the XADV confirms itself as the undisputed king of maxi scooters, leaving far behind its much older Yamaha cousin, the Tmax 560, which stops at 4,382 registrations.
Going beyond the new market, the XADV also leads in the used and nearly new segment, where, partly due to the lack of new vehicles caused by the pandemic, it literally sells out and maintains excellent market value.
However, its fame also makes it one of the favorite targets of professional motorcycle thieves.
Honda XADV Theft Risk: What Happens to Stolen Motorcycles?
- Video of a theft prevented thanks to EasyBlock in London -
Why is the XADV so coveted by professional motorcycle thieves?
As mentioned, its high market value and strong demand for spare parts make it a vehicle particularly targeted by criminals.
Often, once stolen, these vehicles are disassembled to be easily resold online as used spare parts.
Another not uncommon scenario is that the stolen motorcycle is then used to commit other crimes such as robberies and muggings or even used as a bargaining tool to extort money from the owner as ransom, with amounts that can reach 50% of the vehicle’s value.
There is also the case where motorcycles end up in the hands of international vehicle trafficking, managed by real criminal organizations that transport vehicles across borders by land towards Eastern Europe or by sea towards North Africa.
Usually, these vehicles are then resold as used in local markets.
This phenomenon heavily impacts the Honda XADV, which is particularly appreciated in Morocco and Tunisia.
Protecting the XADV 750
Some Technical Challenges
As every experienced motorcyclist knows, the only certainty when it comes to protecting your motorcycle is that more is better.Alarm system, GPS tracker, and mechanical security are a necessity, often underestimated.
However, there are some features that make the Honda XADV more vulnerable to certain types of attacks.
Electronic Key Ignition
A very convenient system for the rider, but it exposes us to the risk of theft through cloning the key signal, a technique unfortunately increasingly used by professional thieves.Friends of the Honda XADV Club Italia discuss it in this post on their blog.
In these cases, a mechanical anti-theft system can effectively deter thieves and save our motorcycle.
Tubeless Spoked Wheel
An iconic element that gives it that off-road style so loved by the public, spoked wheels become an obstacle when you want to use a heavy chain or a D-lock wheel lock.
How EasyBlock can help you protect your Honda XADV
EasyBlock is a sprocket lock designed specifically for your motorcycle.
How many times have you left your motorcycle without a lock because you were in a hurry or just going into that shop for 5 minutes?
With EasyBlock, you no longer have to choose between convenience and security.
Our wheel lock is installed directly in the chain adjustment block area and stays there ready to be used every time you park.
Its discreet design does not interfere with the motorcycle’s aesthetics or the riding experience, and installation does not require modifying any original part of the vehicle.
Pre-installed on the vehicle and easy to activate, the EasyBlock sprocket lock makes using a mechanical anti-theft device easy in any situation, whether going to the office or stopping at a rest area, EasyBlock is with you to protect your Honda XADV.
The Twist & Push activation system lets you activate the lock without getting your hands dirty, so you can freely use the lock in any situation.
Order your EasyBlock for Honda XADV here
