The 10 Best Motorcycle Locks

Inspired by a famously security-conscious metropolis, the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit (about $117) lets opportunistic thieves and joyriders know that you're not messing around with your ride — and they shouldn't either, if they know what's good for them.

Double down with the Lumintrail Heavy Duty (appx. $37) : a rugged, keyless, U-shaped shackle paired with a 12-mm-thick braided steel cable that resists cutting, prying or jacking to help make the time and effort involved in boosting your bike more trouble than it's worth.

For a solution so quick and easy to use that you won't be tempted to skip it, there's the BigPantha Claw (appx. $42), which attaches within seconds to any hand grip up to 1.5 inches in diameter, immobilizing the throttle and brake lever or clutch, whenever and wherever you park.

Experienced bikers will tell you that there's no substitute for a good disc lock, like the Kryptonite Keeper (about $21). Once engaged, it immobilizes the wheel, thwarting would-be roll- or ride-away bandits looking to make a quick escape.

Rugged, 11mm hex links capable of withstanding six tons of pulling or almost double that in cutting force — plus a sturdy U-shaped shackle — make the Trimax THex Superchain Combo (around $52) a solid choice to get in the way of anyone's illicit intentions for your prized set of wheels.

Securing your ride can be as simple as turning the dial on the UShake Heavy Duty Combination (appx. $33), which boasts a 14mm-diameter hardened zinc alloy shaft that's resistant to both bolt cutters and leverage to make folks think twice about stealing your property.

The OnGuard Mastiff (appx. $78) employs several strategies to foil any efforts to make a clean getaway with your bike, including a rugged hex-link chain covered in a ripstop canvas sleeve, plus an exceptionally tamper-resistant key-bolt mechanism to secure it in place.

If you really want to ward off sticky fingers and joyriding miscreants, rest assured that the Silver Knight (appx. $25) will raise a noisy ruckus -- at up to 110 screeching decibels -- whenever vibrations or shocks indicate someone's dared to lay an unwelcome hand on your ride.

Seeing the armored OnGuard Rottweiler (appx. $140) on duty could be all it takes to convince prowlers to go after valuables that are less time-consuming to acquire. The twisted steel cable encased in a hardened sheath is accompanied by a durable locking mechanism with laser-cut keys.

Confronted by the brawny Kryptonite Evolution (around $63), ne'er-do-wells may just decide it's not their lucky day. Even the most determined pilferers will find that it takes more than a little elbow grease to break through the 10mm-thick enclosed chain with integrated deadbolt.