Stolen bikes by brand

[Badcat]

yeah - those numbers have to overlaid on the brand percentages in the NZ fleet before they mean anything.


BC

[Marmoot]

Would also be interesting to see the "normalised" theft figure. I.e., the distribution of 'stolen bike vs. number of bikes sold' figures.

That way the top-selling manufacturers don't always dominate the top ranks.

e.g., knowing what are the odds of you keeping your bike.

[Bonez]

Anyone know where "Other" is manufactured?

[MarkH]

Anyone know where "Other" is manufactured?

I think they have multiple factories in China.

[cs363]

I really despise it when statistics are presented without any mention of source or method...

Like AA insurance won't insure Subarus (at least that was what we were told in 2006) because they are the most stolen car in NZ. No great wonder since they are the most common vehicle on NZ roads.

Err.....last sentence kind of contradicts the first one doesn't it?

http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/sta.../table-07.html

http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/sta.../table-08.html

[Headbanger]

Anyone know where "Other" is manufactured?

Korea.

In fact Hyosung is Korean for "other".

[Laxi]

Korea.

In fact Hyosung is Korean for "other".

I was wondering where hyosung came on that list, would be mostly owners throwing it of a cliff and telling their mates it was knicked I think

[YellowDog]

I am not a bike their however is I was, I would steal a Ducati. A nice red inconspicuous one

I would presume that these figure are composed from organised 'steal to order' thefts.

[peasea]

The site does actually declare at the top of the page that the stats come from N.America and Europe - what you may be surprised to know is that there aren't any collective stats for NZ, at least none that I can find.

But on the basis of what I know from within the insurance industry the total figure isn't going to be more than 200 and probably a lot lower.

The biggest surprise could be that scooters and off-road bikes will probably top the list ... with Harleys third (where they belong) - real motorcyles will come in at 4th and below !

Go fuck yourself.

[avgas]

Harley. Number 1 motorcycle full stop.

You stole yours didn't you

[avgas]

I think that New Zealand insurance companies may have a different take on these figures, particularly where Ducatis lie in that list.

Stop stealing them, your going against the trend

[yod]

they are the most common vehicle on NZ roads.

I really despise it when statistics are presented without any mention of source or method...

10 charact

[malfunconz]

good to be a triumph owner

[Quasievil]

good to be a triumph owner

Not according to the thieves

[mujambee]

The site does actually declare at the top of the page that the stats come from N.America and Europe

We'll leave it at coming from N.America, right?

Never heard of it and doubt any non-english european will use an american site to look for his bike.