Motorcycle Theft Is Out Of Control In The UK

Motorcycle theft in the UK is getting out of control… and it’s something every rider should be thinking about. In this video, we head over to Matlock Bath, one of the biggest biker hubs in the UK, to see if riders are actually concerned about their bike security — or if people are becoming too relaxed. With thieves now using battery-powered angle grinders, even good locks can be defeated in seconds. So the question is… are bikers doing enough to protect their motorcycles? We speak to real riders and share real stories from recent thefts, showing just how serious the situation has become. I also speak to someone who works within the prison service to find out — are prisons actually a deterrent, or are criminals not as worried as we think? On top of that, I take a ride with a local motorcycle instructor to hear what it’s really like on the roads today, and whether more people are turning to bikes as a way to get around. And to show the reality of what riders are up against, we demonstrate how vulnerable motorcycle security can be using common tools — highlighting why proper security is more important than ever. This isn’t just about losing a bike… for many riders, especially those on 125s, it’s their only way of getting to work — and with insurance prices already sky high, one theft can have a massive impact. 👉 Are we doing enough as riders? 👉 Is the system failing us? 👉 And what can you actually do to protect your bike? Let me know your thoughts in the comments — what’s it like where you live? ✅Check out our website for Discounts and more https://www.thatbikersimon.co.uk ✅Click here to buy a Litelok lock and Discount! http://www.litelok.com/THATBIKERSIMON ✅ Buy a monimoto 9 tracker https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/moto... ✅https://www.lonerider-motorcycle.com/... ✅DISCOUNT CODE: FOR CRUISE CONTROL I've teamed up with Veridian cruise to offer you an exclusive discount — just click the link below https://veridiancruise.com/?coupon=th... checkout to save some money! ✅ Learn to ride at the Loughborough School of Motorcycling https://www.loughboroughmotorcycling.com ✅Check Out Nomadic Knights Motorcycle Tours 👉 https://www.nomadicknights.com USE DISCOUNT CODE "THATBIKERSIMON2026" for the roof of India tours for 2026 Click here to get a discount on the Rabaconda or enter code "THATBIKERSIMON" ✅https://rabaconda.com/products/rabaco... ✅Motorcycle Clothing That You See Me Wearing including Helmet/Gloves and Boots Check Out: 👉 https://bikerheadz.co.uk/ ✅https://www.abbastands.co.uk/product-... #motorcycletheft #biketheft #shorts #ukbikers #bikerlife #stolenbike #motorcyclesecurity