From Stefan Knopf
Stefan is a German motorcycle tour operator, who ships and stores motorcycles for foreigners, and does some rentals as well. He is the only shipper we trust with our bike. Here is an information warning from him, dated September 5th 2025. I don't normally post this stuff, but Noraly (Itchy Boots) , also had her loaned Tenere 700 stolen twice this summer while on a book signing tour of "not so" Great Britain.
This is a report after he shipped 2 bikes from the USA to the UK, and they were stolen within 4 days.
"2 moore Bike Stolen in the UK so even it is a great country I advice to not go there because what ever you do you have no chance ,our Customer been flying there Bikes from USA to UK AND AFTER 4 days there ar gone and yes even a lock does not help ,we at knopftours do Not rent anymore bikes going to UK .THE STEEL OUT OF parking Garage or just when you go shopping it does not matter the have you on the radar and Bike is gone unless you do not like your Bike do not go there .Never park your bike and leave it alone not even tpo go pie or for a snack and No loock will keep them from steeling your bike .eather it goes in a container to Africa or in 2 houre in Parts .stefan knopf"
What I have observed in this particular instance is that the disc lock has had a slide hammer used on it to break the lock, that is why you see the lock pin open. It was not cut as there isn't enough room for that.
The second cable lock can be cut with the smallest of bolt cutters. This theft took likely under 90 seconds to complete.
What you notice in the original picture of the two BMW R1200 GS bikes, neither of the bikes had their steering heads locked hard left. The owners can be faulted with NOT using the locking mechanisms that the manufacturer provided. Not that these can't be defeated, but it does add to the tools and time needed to be brought to the job. Notice as well, no bike covers on them. These 'beemers' are sought after for sure, but if they aren't identified quickly as valuable they may be "out of sight out of mind."
This is unfortunate (understatement) and likely both bikes were walked/pushed into a van parked in close proximity.
Stefan's post doesn't make any comment on tracking devices, nor should it as the thieves could be alerted.
For more info on Motorcycle Security while on the road visit another post I did years ago and try to keep updated. Including tracking device info. https://vstromadventures.blogspot.com/2011/08/motorcycle-security-while-on-road.html
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