Oxford TRACKER Vantage

RRP: £199.99 (excluding subscription) / www.oxfordproducts.com

The prevalence of motorcycle theft in big cities across the UK means that bikers need to be on top of their game to keep their pride and joy safe and secure. And it’s not an easy task. Alongside chains, ground anchors and disc locks, there’s one piece of kit that’s seriously important. A tracker.

There’s a lot of choice out there depending on just what you need from your tracker, and the latest big player to get in on the game is Oxford, which has recently released its own TRACKER Vantage. It’s a clever bit of kit, coming equipped with integrated GPS technology and a whole range of useful features. Most importantly, Oxford say you will have nationwide support from every UK police force if your bike gets stolen, which probably goes some way to explaining why its recovery rates are at an unrivalled 97%.

It’s not just if your bike gets stolen that the TRACKER Vantage comes into play. It’s also capable of automatically alerting emergency contacts set up in the app that you’ve had an accident. You can also choose the ‘Protect My Vehicle’ setting, and create a Geofence of 200 metres around your motorcycle.

That means that if your motorcycle is moved from beyond its set perimeter, you’ll be automatically alerted via email. Oxford also claims it’s very easy to report a theft, as all you need to do is click ‘Call TRACKER’ while using the app.

The features don’t end there, though. The Oxford TRACKER Vantage will help you find your bike if you can’t remember where you parked. It’ll track your journeys and allow you to share routes, and will even let you take a look at the crime stats for where you’re planning to park up your bike.

It’s easy to set up too, with your local dealer looking after the installation after you’ve bought it, although it is worth noting that you’ll need to pay extra for a subscription to get full access to the TRACKER Vantage’s numerous features.

It’ll set you back £130 for one year, £229 for two years or £299 for three years. It’s not cheap, but seemingly it’s well worth the investment.