US electric bike maker Zero Motorcycles, has teamed up with security specialist BikeTrac to offer a factory-approved tracking device. Zero owners can now have the advanced theft-recovery kit fitted through authorised dealers, significantly improving the chance of getting a bike back should it be stolen.
The Thatcham-approved BikeTrac unit protects via GPS, GPRS, and RF technology, providing owners with text, email and call notifications for any unexpected movement with the bike’s ignition off. Additionally, there is a 24-hour Secure Operating Centre that works closely with police forces and Securitas security agents.
Dale Robinson, Zero’s UK country manager, said: “The modern biking world requires a modern security solution, and BikeTrac does just that. With bike theft increasing across almost all of the UK, keeping a bike safe is a key priority, but so is remaining in control. Riders can control BikeTrac directly from their app or desktop, meaning that Zero riders can enjoy their electric motorcycle with even more peace of mind.”
BikeTrac’s Bill Taylor added: “We’re extremely pleased to announce our collaboration with Zero Motorcycles and delighted to see another manufacturer taking security so seriously. As well as offering market-leading protection, we’ve worked hard to make BikeTrac a truly useful tool too, enabling owners to remotely monitor location, battery voltage and alerts via our app and on desktop.
“With Zero Motorcycles, we’re pleased to offer a security solution that, thanks to continually striving to make our units as small and as discreet as possible, means every unit can be fitted in a unique location, unlike some other pre-installed manufacturer solutions.”