Guidepoint launched a newly designed tracking unit for motorcycles. It's our new box, which features an internal antenna and advanced GPS chipset for optimal performance.Bikes are a good market because thieves love them. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), motorcycle thefts increased 135% from 2001 to 2005. A motorcycle is stolen every 7.5 minutes, and as soaring gas prices force more people to explore two-wheeled modes of transportation, a motorcycle antitheft device is becoming increasingly important.
Rand, our CEO, had this to say: "We've worked hard to make Guidepoint for motorcycles different from anything on the market. Other companies that sell GPS tracking systems deliver their service through the Web, but Guidepoint customers receive help from the Guidepoint owned and operated Response Center whose employees are specifically trained to handle theft and roadside emergencies. The system's features are unmatched, it's easy to install, and we have an impressive recovery rate, so it provides peace of mind for riders whose love of the open road may take them a little off the map."
The NICB indicates about 25 percent to 30 percent of stolen motorcycles are recovered, while the recovery rate for cars and trucks is 65 percent to 70 percent. However, Guidepoint's vehicle recovery rate is over 99 percent, with most vehicles recovered within two hours.
We're working with a partner on Guidepoint for Motorcycles: Guidepoint Powersports, LLC, which has already signed up more than 100 powersports dealerships nationwide. For information and dealer inquiries, contact Guidepoint Powersports at (916) 458-5433 or visit www.guidepointmc.com
