EasyBlock, the Best Mechanical Anti-Theft Device for Honda X-ADV 2022
Have you just picked up your extremely aggressive X-ADV from the dealership and now live in constant fear that it might be stolen?
Unfortunately, you are not alone. 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 X-ADV safer and get back to sleeping peacefully?
Continue reading our article to find out why Honda's crossover is so sought-after on the stolen motorcycle market and what you can do to protect it as effectively as possible.
The Italian Market
The Italian public has particularly appreciated this new concept, part adventure and part urban, born from the insight and determination of Daniele Lucchesi.
In fact, even in 2021, with 5,454 units sold, the X-ADV once again confirmed itself as the undisputed king of maxi-scooters, leaving its much older Yamaha cousin, the TMAX 560, behind with 4,382 registrations.
Beyond the new-vehicle market, the X-ADV is also a leader in the used and nearly new segment, where, partly due to the lack of new vehicles caused by the pandemic, it literally flies off the shelves and retains excellent market value.
Its popularity, however, also makes it one of the favorite targets of professional motorcycle thieves.
Honda X-ADV theft risk: what happens to stolen motorcycles?
- Video of a theft prevented thanks to EasyBlock in London-
Why is the X-ADV so sought-after by professional motorcycle thieves?
As mentioned, its high market value and strong demand for spare parts make it particularly vulnerable to criminals.
Once stolen, these vehicles are often dismantled and then easily resold online as used spare parts.
Another fairly common scenario is that the stolen motorcycle is used to commit other crimes, such as robberies and snatch thefts, or even as a bargaining tool to extort money from the owner as ransom, with amounts that can reach 50% of the vehicle's value.
There are also cases in which motorcycles fall victim to international vehicle trafficking, managed by genuine criminal organizations that transport the vehicles across borders by land toward Eastern Europe or by sea toward North Africa.
These vehicles are generally then resold as used in local markets.
This phenomenon has a particularly strong impact on the Honda X-ADV, which is especially popular in Morocco and Tunisia.
Protecting the X-ADV 750
A few technical challenges
As every experienced motorcyclist knows, the only certainty is that when it comes to protecting your motorcycle, more is better.A sound alarm, GPS tracker, and mechanical security are essential, yet too often underestimated.
However, certain features make the Honda X-ADV more vulnerable to specific types of attack.
Electronic key ignition
Although this system is truly convenient for the rider, it exposes us to the risk of theft through key-signal cloning, a technique unfortunately used increasingly often by professional thieves.The friends at Honda X-ADV 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 feature that gives it the off-road style so beloved 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 protect your Honda X-ADV
EasyBlock is a crown lock anti-theft device designed specifically for your motorcycle.
How many times have you left your motorcycle without an anti-theft device because you were in a hurry or only going into that store for five minutes?
With EasyBlock, you will no longer have to choose between practicality and security.
Our wheel lock is installed directly in the chain-adjustment area and remains there, ready to be used every time you park.
Its discreet design does not interfere with the motorcycle's appearance or 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 crown lock makes using a mechanical anti-theft device easy in any situation. Whether you are going to the office or stopping at a service station, EasyBlock is with you to protect your Honda X-ADV.
The Twist & Push activation system lets you activate the anti-theft device without getting your hands dirty, so you can use it freely in any situation.
Order your EasyBlock for Honda X-ADV here
