Cable locks give your motorcycle flexible, lightweight security for fast everyday use. This range covers Lok-Up combination cables and Kovix alarmed braided steel options, built to thread through wheels, frames and fixed anchor points. Pack one for transit or layer it with a disc lock for double protection on the street.
How to choose a motorcycle cable lock
Cable thickness drives security. Thinner cables stay portable for daily errands, while thicker braided steel resists bolt croppers far better. The Lok-Up combination cable runs 80cm long at 1.5mm, ideal as a quick visual deterrent, while the Lok-Up wire security cable stretches to 1.8m at 10mm for anchoring through wheels and rails. Kovix adds an alarmed braided steel cable at 24mm thickness and 1700mm length for a louder layer of defence.
| Type | Cable Size | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| Combination cable | 1.5mm x 80cm | Lightweight deterrent, helmet tethering |
| Wire security cable | 10mm x 1.8m | Looping through frame to a fixed anchor |
| Alarmed braided steel | 24mm x 1700mm | Audible alert plus thicker bolt-cropper resistance |
| Zip-tie cable | 50cm length | Helmet and luggage tethering |
Layering cables for real security
A cable alone is a deterrent, not a vault. Thread the 1.8m cable through both wheels and the frame, then loop it to a ground anchor or solid post so the bike cannot be lifted into a van. Pair a 24mm alarmed unit with a disc lock to combine an audible 100dB-class warning with a physical block. Zip-tie style cables at 50cm suit luggage and helmet security where 1.5mm thickness is plenty. Keep the cable off the ground to deny leverage and store it dry to protect the internal strands.
Frequently asked questions
Are cable locks strong enough to secure my motorcycle?
Cable locks work best as a deterrent or a second layer. Thinner cables around 1.5mm suit helmets and luggage, while thicker braided steel near 24mm resists bolt croppers far better. For full security, loop a cable through both wheels and the frame and pair it with a disc lock or ground anchor.
What length cable lock do I need?
Length depends on what you are securing. An 80cm cable tethers a helmet or seat, while a 1.7m to 1.8m cable reaches through both wheels and the frame to a fixed post or anchor. Longer cables give you flexibility to lock to street furniture when no anchor is fitted.
What is the benefit of an alarmed cable lock?
An alarmed cable like the Kovix braided steel unit adds an audible siren that triggers if the cable is cut or the bike is moved. The noise draws attention and pushes opportunist thieves to walk away, giving you protection beyond the physical resistance of the 24mm braided steel.