The importance of motorbike security
With roughly 17,000 motorbikes stolen each year in the UK, theft is a serious problem. Not just this, but sources estimate a whopping 85% of stolen motorbikes are never recovered, which means once it’s gone, it’s really gone. BeMoto insure motorbikes for a living, so we know this problem all too well. Whilst we can’t stop it happening, we continue to do everything we can to protect riders from bike theft and support them if it does happen.
But, it’s not all doom and gloom. The good news is that, by providing top-quality motorbike insurance to UK riders, we’re first in the loop to hear about fantastic new gadgets and gizmos being designed and produced to keep your ride safe and sound. TufLuck have been in touch to tell us they’ve just produced the world’s only Sold Secured Diamond rated ground anchor. And it’s absolutely awesome.
TufLuck Motorcycle Parking Lock: Quick Summary
Overall score: 8/10
How does the TufLuck Parking Lock work?
Well, first things first, it’s an absolute beast, with the unit weighing in at over 30kg. Prevention is the best method against would-be thieves, and the TufLuck ground anchor certainly has the curb appeal. Manufactured in the UK using 6mm steel, it uses a clever and yet curiously simple mechanical system to secure your bike, completely blocking access to your wheel, axle and the bottom of your forks.
You simply roll your bike straight in, slot the 25mm case hardened manganese steel pin through your front wheel, lock with the drill-resistant padlock and job done. It’s hugely convenient but also extremely secure and reliable, being the world’s only Sold Secured Diamond Ground Anchor and Posts rated security device for use with motorbikes. This thing has been thoroughly attack tested by Bennetts, passing with flying colours against multiple different tools and methods.
Top features of the TufLuck Parking Lock
TufLuck have a vision of their ground anchor being utilised in all sorts of settings. Thanks to the plethora of mounting points that are all accessible when the anchor is free, you can uninstall, move it somewhere else, and fix it back down again with limited faff. TufLuck have reported some of their customers taking it out of the garage and mounting it in the back of their van; so it can double up as a securing point whilst the bike is in transit.
TufLuck ground anchor key facts:
- Made from hardened steel with a 25mm case hardened securing pin and drill-resistant padlock
- Can be unsecured and moved after being installed; use it in the garage, driveway, car park, even your van
- Doesn’t use any electrical components, just good old fashioned mechanical wits
- Designed, manufactured and distributed in the UK
- No faffing around with big chains or awkward disc locks; just roll it in, pin it, and lock it
Does it work with any motorbike?
Well, it’s designed to fit through the wheel which, to my knowledge, most bikes have. The challenging part for this anchor comes with the wheel that it’s contending with. I’m currently the proud owner of a Harley-Davidson Street Bob (the FXBBS with the wire wheels) so I was naturally a bit sceptical about fitment through the maze of spokes.
After reaching out to Kal, the TufLuck head man, he was generous enough to personally deliver a prototype from the head office in Milton Keynes to my garage in Peterborough to test it out. With a little bit of persuasion, we did manage to see the pin all the way through my front wheel and home to the padlock. Kal has thought about this potential problem and fitted the TufLuck with slots to adjust the height of the pin and offer as much flexibility as possible when fixing.
It’s definitely a bit trickier using the TufLuck if you have tight spokes though. You may find yourself needing to try some lifting and nudging on the front wheel to get a snug fit, although I was able to do this on my own without Kal’s help. This test was enough to convince me that the TufLuck would work on almost any bike.
Whilst he was there, we also gave it a go on my Triumph Speed Twin 1200, and that was a doddle. Normal spokes are this thing’s bread and butter. I gave both bikes a good shake whilst they were secured in the TufLuck anchor and there was hardly any movement at all. It dawned on me that the ground anchor is super handy if I need to do any maintenance with the bikes upright – you can still lift the rear wheel on a paddock or centre stand whilst it’s in there too.
Is the TufLuck Parking Lock expensive?
Ultimately, you can’t put a price on protecting your pride and joy. However, retailing at £599.00*, buying one of these will certainly put a dent in your wallet. That being said, the TufLuck ground anchor is engineered to last you a lifetime, given its robust construction and lack of opportunities to go wrong. TufLuck also provide a lifetime warranty, meaning they completely trust their anchor to stand the test of time.
But, if you ask me personally, it’s a small price to pay for sleeping easy at night in the knowledge my bike is tucked up safe. Fortunately, I’ve never had to endure the heartbreak waking up to find my bike nicked out the garage, but I really don’t plan on ever having to. And, whilst nothing is ever truly going to stop the determined thief, this behemoth of an anchor gives me more peace of mind than any other alternative.
*price correct as of 28/01/2026
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Final thoughts and the big question
So, this leaves us at the all-important question. Would I actually buy one?
Short answer, yes. I’m a big believer in doing everything I can to keep the toe-rags from pinching my stuff, even if it does mean a telling off from my wife when she sees the bank statement. I don’t think it gets much better than this in the absence of a military checkpoint at the front of my house and a big moat with a dragon chained up in the garage.
In summary, if you’re in the market for a whopping great bit of steel that would deter even the most practiced thieves from stealing your bike, the TufLuck ground anchor is the answer. It looks awesome and it’s actually extremely versatile despite its size and weight. I’m looking to take delivery of mine in the very near future and I’m excited to see what’s comes next in the TufLuck motorbike security arsenal.
Overall, a solid 8/10. It loses a couple of points for being a bit awkward on tight spokes and for the initial cost of buying one. But, if you’ve got the cash and the intention, it’s 100% worth the money.
