Motorcycle Thefts: Maxi-Enduros Are the Most Stolen in Italy

The Most Stolen Motorcycles in Italy: The Focus on Maxi-Enduros

If you own a successful touring or crossover motorcycle, you are statistically the main target of professional thieves. Here are the most targeted models:

1. BMW R 1250 GS and R 1300 GS: The queen of the market is also the most coveted prey. They are often stolen directly from private garages.

2. Honda Africa Twin (CRF 1100 L): An iconic and robust motorcycle, highly sought after both whole and for the foreign market. (By the way, check out our guide to the best locks for Africa Twin)

3. Ducati Multistrada (V4 and V2): High commercial value and premium components make it a juicy target.

4. Yamaha Tracer 9: Very common and appreciated, it suffers thefts both in the city and during travel stops.

Where and When Do Motorcycle Thefts Occur?

Data from the Ministry and observers indicate three "red" regions:

• Lombardy (especially Milan): Many thefts occur at night, forcing open garage doors or taking motorcycles parked on the street in residential neighborhoods.

• Lazio (Rome): Chaotic traffic and the large number of parked vehicles favor quick thefts.

• Campania (Naples): A very high-risk area where thieves operate with well-tested techniques in record time.

The seasonality factor: The absolute peak of theft attempts is recorded in May, June, and August. It is the period of motorcycle tours, summer trips, and motorcycles left parked in front of restaurants, scenic spots, or hotels.

The Strategy to Protect Your Motorcycle

A professional thief with a van is hard to stop if the motorcycle is in an isolated place. But most thefts happen because the thief notices a lack of mechanical protections.

Electronics (GPS, immobilizer) help, but do not physically prevent moving the motorcycle. Traditional disc locks are often forgotten at home or not used during lunch stops on a Sunday ride because they are inconvenient to take out.

Security Has Never Been So "Easy"

EasyBlock is the mechanical lock that integrates with your motorcycle. It becomes one with your vehicle. Why is it perfect for touring motorcycles?

• Zero bulk: You don’t have to sacrifice space in your saddlebags or top case to carry heavy chains.

• Immediate activation: Stopping for a coffee? In seconds, insert the key and activate the piston that immobilizes the wheel through the sprocket.

• Design and quality: Custom-made for each specific model, it does not spoil the motorcycle’s aesthetics and is made of premium materials.