Honda UK Combats Theft with Free Tracking Devices for All New Motorcycles
As part of Honda’s ongoing commitment to advance motorcycle safety and security, they have signed a partnership with Datatool to offer tracking equipment fitted free-of-charge to riders of every single on-road Honda motorcycle.
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According to the press release, new Honda Motorcycle customers will have the option of receiving Datatool’s innovative tracking solution, the TrakKING Adventure system, at no extra cost. For existing owners of Honda bikes, a discount on purchase and installation costs of the device will be given.
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The Datatool TrakKING Adventure provides both automatic theft monitoring and instant notification, but that’s not all. It also comes equipped with a full range of features such as full journey history logging and the ability to create location or event-based alerts. Once the security software is activated, riders also have the ability to record and review their routes with the TrakKING Adventure smartphone app, available on both iOS and Android.
Check out the video below for more information about Datatool’s TrakKING Adventure system!
Neil Fletcher, Head of Motorcycles at Honda UK, said: “This ground-breaking safety and security initiative is a long-term Honda commitment to ensuring peace of mind for riders of Honda’s on-road range.
“Fitting a tracking device such as TrakKING Adventure is a significant deterrent, looked on favourably by insurance companies and can lead to around 90% of bikes being returned to their owner if they are unfortunate enough to be stolen. For riders, dealers and insurers, it’s a win-win scenario, speeding up the process of getting back on the road and ensuring customers retain their Honda motorcycle.”
Dave Plummer, Datatool Brand Manager at Scorpion Automotive, commented: “Tracking technology is increasingly important for riders looking to protect their motorcycle or scooter, particularly within urban areas. It’s an incredibly positive step from Honda UK to commit to providing our TrakKING Adventure hardware to its customers free-of-charge. We’re keen to work together to develop the product to meet the needs of Honda riders throughout the UK.”
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Tony Campbell, CEO at the MCIA, added: “Following the announcement of the MCIA Secured scheme due to be rolled out over the coming months, it is great news to see Honda take this important step in fighting motorcycle & scooter theft which has become a growing problem in recent years. The MCIA Secured programme has been introduced to make it clear to customers which anti-theft security is fitted as standard to new motorcycles and scooters and at the same time encourage manufacturers to invest more in security for the customer. The MCIA and industry has been working tirelessly hard with government and authority to tackle the problem of theft and therefore we are extremely pleased to see Honda introduce TrakKING as a standard fit security item on all new Hondas.”
To the rest of the Honda dealerships worldwide, step up your game please.