Best Motorcycle Tracker in Kenya

Are you having a hard time finding a good tracker for your motorcycle?

Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will look at the best motorcycle trackers in the Kenyan market today, and analyze their features, pros, and cons. By the end of it, you’ll be able to make an independent decision on which one is the best for you.

We talked to different motorbike owners and enquired about the type of motorcycle trackers they use and how they work in a bid to establish the best ones. From the feedback we got, the following 5 came out as the best motorcycle trackers in Kenya. Let’s look at each one of them and see what they have to offer.

5 Best Motorcycle Trackers in Kenya

1. SET 101M Motorcycle GPS Tracker
2. VT05S Motorcycle Tracker
3. R11 Motorcycle Tracker
4. R12L – M 4G GPS Tracker
5. S11 Motorcycle GPS Tracker

1. SET 101M Motorcycle GPS Tracker

The SET 101M motorcycle tracker is a small device that measures 77mm long, 27mm wide, and 12mm in height. It’s a pretty small device and therefore it can hide very well in a motorbike.

SET 101M is a 2G device that uses both GPS and GPRS to track the position of a motorbike. 2G network is available countrywide and therefore this tracker can work anywhere in Kenya with little to no downtimes.

With the help of a tracking App, the device is able to show the real-time location of a bike. In addition, the device has the capability to stop the motorbike’s engine remotely as well as alert when the bike is turned on and off.

The tracker is compatible with a wide range of motorbike tracking apps but it works best with the Scepture Empire tracking App. From the app, you can see the location of the motorbike displayed on a map, you can check the route history, create geofences, etc

That’s not all the device has a built-in 55mAh battery that will ensure it stays online even if its wiring has been tampered with. What’s more, in the unfortunate event that its wiring has been tampered with it will alert the user immediately by calling the assigned Simcard number.

Lastly, the motorbike tracker is compatible will all types of motorbikes available in Kenya both petrol and electric i.e Boxer Bajaj, Tvs, Honda,Haojue, Roam Air, eBee, and Corbett just to name a few.

Pros

• The motorcycle tracker is compatible with all types of motorbikes in Kenya
• It’s small and therefore hides well in the motorbike
• It’s can work anywhere in Kenya
• It works with a tracking App

Cons

• Due to the fact that it’s a small device, the internal battery is also small
• It requires a professional technician to install

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2. VT05S Motorcycle Tracker

The VT05S measures 80mm long, 40mm wide, and 10mm in height it’s equally a small device and hides very well on a motorcycle.

It’s also a 2G tracking device and therefore it can work anywhere in Kenya with minimal to no downtimes. The device is made in a water-resistant cover and can withstand up to 95% dampness.

What’s more, the motorcycle tracker is also compatible with a wide range of tracking Apps but it works better with the Scepture empire Tracking app and therefore it can report on the real-time location of the motorcycle being tracked as well as alert when the engine is turned on and off.

Further, the device holds a bigger battery of 100mAh and therefore it can stay online for longer in the unfortunate event that the device wiring is tampered with.

Pros

• The tracker has a bigger internal battery of 100mAh
• It is small and hides well in a motorbike
• It can work anywhere in Kenya

Cons

• It requires a professional technician to install it
• The Internal battery can only last a few hours before drying out completely

3. R11 Motorcycle Tracker

The R11 motorcycle tracker is a small tracking device measuring 80mm long, 28mm wide, and 14mm in height. It’s a 2G multi-functional positioning terminal that supports GPS, Baidu, LBS, and wifi positioning.

In addition to the basic functions such as real-time tracking, Acc detection, remote engine cut-off, etc, the tracker also supports driving behavior. It has a built-in 10-level adjustable vibration sensor that can detect rapid acceleration, deceleration, and sharp turns.

The driving behavior function is a huge plus for the device however to be able to use this feature the device can only be used with the Whatsgps tracking platform.

Further, the device is Ip65 waterproof rated you can therefore rest assured the high-pressure wash at the car wash will not damage the device.

Pros

• The tracker supports driver behavior
• It’s small and therefore can be hidden in the most compact places on the bike
• It can work anywhere in Kenya

Cons

• It can only be used with one tracking app
• The device battery is small and therefore it cannot hold for long in case of tampering

4. R12L-M 4G GPS Tracker

Just as the name suggests the R12L-M is a 4G GPS tracker, it supports GPS/BDS dual positioning technology which allows it to realize positioning in microseconds.

Let me explain, a GPS tracker receives and transmits data to a server that hosts the tracking App. 2G devices receive and transmit data every 10 seconds however a 4G device is able to achieve a one point per second tracking technique, meaning it receives and transmits data every second. The R12L-M is able to achieve this.

The device measures 82mm in length, 35mm in width, and 14.5mm in height. It has an internal battery capacity of 55mAh that has a continuous stationary battery life of 180 minutes. The downside though is that the device only works with the whatsgps tracking platform and is not compatible with other tracking apps.

On the brighter side, the motorcycle tracker provides real-time tracking, Acc detection, remote engine cut-off and restore, and geofencing among others.

Pros

• The tracker is able to achieve a one-point per second tracking technique
• It’s small and hides well in a motorbike
• It’s compatible with all types of motorbikes in Kenya

Cons

• 4G network is not available countrywide and therefore the tracker may experience downtimes in certain regions in Kenya
• The tracker only works with one tracking app

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5. S11 Motorcycle Tracker

The S11 motorcycle tracker is a wireless GPS tracker, it has a magnetic base that allows it to attach to any metallic part of a motorcycle. The device measures 60mm in length, 31mm in width, and 19mm in height. This makes it the smallest motorcycle tracking device available in Kenya.

In addition. the tracker has a 1200mAh internal battery therefore it can operate without needing a recharge for days. Once the battery is depleted simply charge it like you would a normal phone and the device is good to go. What’s more, the device has voice and audio monitoring which allows the user to hear what is happening around the device.

To be able to conserve power the tracker is usually on sleep mode and only awakens when prompted to. Lastly, the device is compatible with a wide range of GPS tracking apps but it works best with whatsgps.

Pros

• The tracker is wireless and therefore it can be hidden anywhere on a motorcycle
• It requires no installation
• The device supports voice and audio monitoring
• The device is very small and therefore not easily discoverable

Cons

• It requires constant recharging
• It does not track continuously

How To Choose The Best Motorcycle Tracker in Kenya

The decision to choose the ideal tracker for your motorbike will mostly be guided by the following 2 factors:

1. Availability
2. Quality of customer support

Let me explain,

You of course want to buy a tracker that is readily available in the Kenyan market. Availability also translates to popularity. That means a readily available motorbike tracker is a popular device because many people believe in it.

Consequently, Support will also be available locally as the organizations that sell these devices offer support as well. You will agree with me that local support is much more convenient as opposed to international support that’s mostly affected by time differences and language barriers.

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Verdict

As you can see each of these motorbike trackers has its own fair share of pros and cons.

Generally, and considering the Kenyan state of security and buyer preferences, the SET 101M motorcycle GPS tracker is a common favorite for many motorbike owners.

That said, people have different needs and preferences, and based on your own unique needs our experts can advise you on which tracker would work best for you. Talk to us today for a Free consultation with our in-house GPS experts.

Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle Tracking in Kenya

As I wind up here’s a Fun Fact!

The 1^st Motorcycle was invented in 1885 by Gottlieb Daimler, his son Paul was the 1^st person to ride it in November 1885. It was called the Daimler Reitwagen, a replica can be found at the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart, Germany.

In Kenya motorcycles or bodabodas as they’re popularly known originated in the early 1990s from Uganda through Busia town in western Kenya and spread to adjacent towns and ultimately to the whole of Kenya.

The upsurge however happened in 2008 when the government zero-rated taxes for newly imported motorbikes in a bid to create jobs in the transport sector for the youth.