Ninety motorbikes have been stolen in the ACT so far this year and police are warning the number is still on the rise after the number of bike thefts almost doubled between 2022 (98) and 2023 (189).

Road and Proactive Policing superintendent Brian Diplock said motorbikes were often easier to steal than motor vehicles as most aren’t fitted with anti-theft technologies such as immobilisers.

“Motorcycles are also easier to conceal in garages or on properties, which makes them harder for police to locate and return to their owners. Stolen cars are twice as likely to be recovered than stolen motorbikes,” he said.

“To better protect your bike, park it in a secure garage where possible. If not, attach it to an immovable object such as a pole.”

“Some motorcycles can be hotwired, bypassing the need to steal the key. A disc brake lock is a deterrent to would-be-thieves because even if they do hotwire the [bike], they can’t ride off with it.”