Oxford Scoot XD5 – Includes disc lock reminder cable.Xena XZZ6 Disc Lock – Monobloc construction with 120dB alarm.Luma Enduro 92 Mini Disc Lock – 5mm chrome-plated locking pin.In no particular order here are five great options for scooter riders: That’s why we’ve focused on disc locks that come with alarms, as an alarm is a great deterrent to any would-be scooter thief. Scooters are great city transport and that often means owners park their scooter on the street, rather than a garage and they park them at a home location overnight but a different location during the day. Fortunately, there’s a range of disc locks designed for scooters and the majority of these have a pin size that’s 6mm or smaller meaning they will fit a scooter.Įven though this pin is smaller than the average motorcycle disc lock, most scooter-specific disc locks are designed so that the pin is recessed and protected from attack by a chunkier lock body. Scooters tend to have smaller brake discs and smaller holes through which to secure a lock. We’ve written a comprehensive scooter disc lock buying guide here. Carry pouch: Some locks will go under your seat, others you can lock to your pillion seat strap but if it comes with a pouch it makes it easier to carry and if you carry it in your luggage it keeps a potentially grimy lock away from your other kit.A disc lock reminder cable, as pictured above, is a useful addition but can be bought separately. Disc lock reminder cable: There are two types of biker: those who have tried to ride off with their disc lock attached and those that will.

An alarm is a good deterrent if it's on a bike long enough to deter a thief from trying to defeat the lock but the cheaper alarm disc locks can be smashed to pieces with a few hammer blows before anyone notices.

Alarm: Not all quality disc locks come with alarms and not all alarmed disc locks are quality.

Recessed bolt: Our two best motorcycle disc locks both have a recessed bolt meaning it's much harder for thieves to get at it the bolt order to defeat it.

These ratings aren't the be-all-and-end-all (as some quality manufacturers don't submit their products for testing) but if a lock has a rating it's a sign it's up to the job.

Security ratings: Motorcycle security is tested to Sold Secure or Thatcham standards.

No lock is unbeatable but a quality lock like the Abus Granit 77 we've recommended above will see of everything but the most determined angle-grinder attack.

Quality materials: Top quality locks are expensive because they use materials that are resistant to chemical attacks (freezing), hammer blows, bolt croppers and angle grinders.

Here's a list of things to consider when buying a disc lock. However should they be attacked, they need to be able to put up a decent fight. No matter what they are made from, disc locks are a great visual deterrent, instantly eliminating the least capable bike thieves. At under £30, they’re both strong locks and good visual deterrents. If you are strapped for cash, here are two great options: the Xena X1-Y disc lock which features a concealed 6mm pin and the Oxford HD Max disc lock which is a mini D-type lock with a beefy 12.7mm shackle.

Is it really worth saving £20 and buying a lesser-quality lock? Think about the value of your bike and the hassle caused if it gets stolen. So while we couldn’t recommend this disc lock, it’s definitely better than nothing.Ĭheap locks are – in the main – a false economy. It gets great ratings but don’t expect any miracles from this lock, the chances are it can be smashed to pieces with a couple of blows from a club hammer but lots of thieves don’t want to carry any tools and they’ll just look for bikes with no locks at all. The cheapest disc lock we could find was this Micro Disc Lock. It takes just seconds to snape the steering lock of an otherwise unlocked motorcycle or scooter and push it away. Even a cheap disc lock is better than no disc lock.

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