Recommended GPS Tracker Europe Wide?

[Springbok_Rider]

Hi,

I've looked through here and it seems there are some mixed feelings on GPS trackers. Has anyone recently purchased or heard of a decent tracker that can be used Europe wide?

Thanks!
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2005 SV650 ---> 2002 CBR 600 FS ---> 2010 Monster 1100 ---> 2006 Yamaha YZ250F ---> 2008 Street Triple 675

[G]

Presuming you're going for a cheap one; it's the phone sim that should matter (think they use similar bands) - so 3 is worth a look.

Any countries not covered by free roaming, you'll have to consider data/phone charges vs how likely you are to get your bike back.

[Rogerborg]

If I actually wanted my bike back, I wouldn't waste my time and money fitting anything other than Bike Trac.

If they don't offer coverage in the countries that you're actually interested in ("Europe" is a wide, wide place) then I can't imagine that you'll have much luck persuading the local BundesGendarmes to whistle up a warrant and start putting doors in, even if you talk VERY LOUDLY AND SLOWLY.
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[Springbok_Rider]

Yeah, there's no point cheaping out on something like this. Thanks for the BikeTrac recommendation. Authorities or not, I want to know where my bike is if some bugger nicks it.
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2005 SV650 ---> 2002 CBR 600 FS ---> 2010 Monster 1100 ---> 2006 Yamaha YZ250F ---> 2008 Street Triple 675

[owl]

It's probably worth knowing then that biketrac disables user tracking in the event of a theft. The last thing they need is some emotional loose cannon attempting to play hero in the middle of their recovery.
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[Springbok_Rider]

[owl]

Supposedly very, fortunately I haven't had to use my biketrac service for recovery yet, but my understanding is their tracking technology is good enough to get the police onsite with a warrant in a short amount of time once they've located the bike. Believe last years recovery rate was 92%

Your profile says Norway? Is that where you're living at the moment?

Your name suggests saffa origin
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[Springbok_Rider]

[waffles]

I have BikeTrac and it worked in Europe with no problems, if you go anywhere involving a ferry trip or train just make sure it doesnt get set off. Either check online or call them up otherwise they will start ringing you or your nominated person repeatedly until they find out whats happened.

Expensive kit but well worth it in my opinion
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Past rides Yamaha XT125X, Triumph TT600, Honda XR250
Current rides Suzuki GSXR 600, Honda MSX125

[Springbok_Rider]