Motorcycle Security -The Smart GPS Tracker MoniMoto - Test & Review

Smart SPS theft protection for your motorcycle.
I believe that we all love our motorcycle and it doesn't matter how much they cost - 500 or 15,000 euro, we love them and will always try to protect it in the best possible way. I had the chance to test the new Smart GPs Tracker from Monimoto. I think that it is an excellent device to have on every motorcycle today. It has it's own batteries, so you don't need to wire anything. Easy to install and use on any bike, even cars. The App they have is free and trouble-free to set and use. I highly recommend this to each one of you, just keep in mind that nothing is 100% secure.
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[@Italybdbike]

price & buying address pls

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is 147 GBP and you can buy it from here: monimoto.co.uk/ride/6/?campaign=GPStracker

[@YosefElgart]

@@motorcycleadventures does sim work world wide?

[@JohnBurnet1]

Best review I have ever watched, you are the first person to highlight the problems and go back to the manufacturer and be able to resolve the issues. This shows how good you and MoniMoto are. They are clearly working to produce a good product.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Definitely they are great. I can stand behind every word I said!

[@malvinacarabas5768]

Maan !! .. in the last video you almost convinced me that people aren`t mostly the scumbags , but very nice creatures we should love and respect . I already began to think about uninstalling alarm on my bike and removing the chain and locks. And now … now you ruined all that . Man , you`re tearing my heart apart !

[@motorcycleadventures]

People are good, but it doesn't mean that we have to be sheep...

[@richobolic]

I bought this device last year after searching for GPS tracking devices, for me I found this the best device. Other tracking devices that plug into your battery will be easily found, first place thieves will look. Other devices I found that worked with battery the life was short 2 weeks and you had to manually turn it on and off with your phone, and good luck for support your on your own. As far as service and support with Monimoto was EXCELLENT, even after a year when I contacted them. This should be your last line of defense when all else fails. I would like to make a correction the device will send you GPS coordinates every 5 min while the vehicle is moving and every 30 minutes when stopped. If GPS coordinates can not be sent then you will receive GMS and text coordinates. Also if you answer your phone in the fist ring it will not call a second time and you will receive your GPS coordinates a bit sooner

[@motorcycleadventures]

I agree with everything you just said!

[@thomasklagenfurt698]

I bought one with your affiliate-link. Your motorcycle-journey documentations are always great...!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thank you very much Thomas! I still have it and I am very happy with the device!

[@whitedrguy6503]

I think it is a good idea that will be OK in countries with good mobile phone coverage but not so good when reception is non existent like here in Australia, I can go 100 kilometres from a major city and have no coverage at all, that I think can be an issue.

[@paulaus]

WhiteDRguy 650 The problem here in Australia is this is a GSM device and our GSM coverage is turned off.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Agree

[@whitedrguy6503]

paulaus I was using Australia as an example of lack of coverage more than anything, the remoteness of the country be it Russia or Mongolia is the issue, some places are fine for coverage but others not so good that is the limitation of the device.

[@motosafetyonroad]

Hi, Pavlin! Indeed the device is good. Little bit complicated use, but still. What I don,'t like is necessity to use additional SIM card - i.e. monthly payment... You are absolutely right about security. I have dealt with this topic for many years and fully agree - there is no 100% security! Everything depends on the case and the owner's need. Ride safe!

[@motorcycleadventures]

I understand, but any GPS tracker will be involved with some form of monthly payments.

[@borismajinovic8179]

I think you can use a prepaid SIM card which generates only one time costs when purchased and thereafter only when used - this makes it usable even abroad at moderate price. To keep SIM active you need to use it once in 6 month or so (guessing here).

[@giamademedoit]

Hey Pavlin, got the newer version, the 7 and I guess it has the same issues you had with the battery terminals. Showed dead battery in a few days and I threw them away.. Got some Duracels but I think they are not lithium, so another bike disassembly for me.. Got low battery notifications in a couple of weeks.. Really good review, thanks!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad to help!

[@Travelingman-1980]

Fantastic detective work Pavlin and open honesty in this review.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks man! I think that this was the right way to make a review.

[@kamilf9558]

Very Good review / many thanks / Very clear instructions Thumbs up 👍 Thanks for sharing Peace

[@Am-hf3yr]

Thanks for a good honest review buddy. Great video :)

[@giaomgia1779]

Hello fellow Bulgarian and thanks for the review. I am considering getting a 50cc scooter and I was wondering how do people secure motorcycles. I have Viper tracking on my car and I absolutely love being able to always track it, especially if I forget where I parked LOL That device sounds like a great investment!

[@Mullins23]

Wow great review, this is how a product review should be done and information stated. I think I will put this on my shopping list.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks Mark! I just wanted to be honest with you.

[@Mullins23]

Motorcycle Adventures yes that is one of the most important parts in my opinion of a review. You have to he able to trust the reviewer to be open and honest. I have seen so many of your videos that I have come to trust what you say. (You are one of the few I can say that about) Thank you for making your videos, it is appreciated.

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome anytime!

[@Cubrider]

Pavlin I think you miss the main feature with this device. You can move it from bike to bike if like me you have several bikes. Very good

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, I did. You can use it on many bikes, cars, trucks even your wife if you like!

[@rogercris]

This is a good option on the market. In the past I had an Chinese but it was to complicated on practice. This one seems to be more user friendly. Great review Pavlin.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks Rogerio!

[@colinc.blower]

Very good veview, great advice and information.

[@straightup1234]

Very good honest review!! Great bike

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you liked it!

[@marklloyd4153]

Great device . Great idea . Maybe problems r things that can b fixed with software updates or future models maybe. Good honest review. I will keep watching this product for possible future purchase. Bike theft is huge here where I live. Thank you.

[@motorcycleadventures]

The problems are already solved. They gave a link to download the new software.

[@JakubNvk]

Great video Pavlin, as always. :)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks man!

[@nikduffield5457]

Looks far better than the Smart Turn Smart Tracker. Sadly I bought the Smart Tracker which has never worked and worse still, the people at Smart Turn give no support or advice!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Ask for refund.

[@BIG-K]

Thank you for your very balanced review, Pavlin. I think that I'll look further into this. It looks like a very useful device. 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, it is. I believe that this is the way we all need to do reviews with pros and cons.

[@BobThePirateEUW]

Thanks for the video, i saw it come by a few times (in the netherlands you're lately being spammed with folders for it for the past half year) but that just kind of put me off from it, but i think i might actually buy one of these now for my old bike (after figure out where i have space left on my bike haha) eitherway, thanks for the great video i hope you have some great trips in the near future!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, promoting something like that never been easy, but I really like the device and the customer service. It is not perfect, but what is?

[@memybikeni9931]

Excellent advice, I like the fact the Monimoto people were working with you to test and resolve issues. Helped you, helped them. Do the insurance companies recognise it as a security item to reduce your premiums ?

[@motorcycleadventures]

I think that they should. Ask Monimoto team to be 100% sure.

[@stachka]

Very interesting device. But for me i think the best system is my insurance. Even if i loose my bike on a longer trip the insurence will cover theft of my bike, ofcourse as long you meet the recuirements ( for me is 2 locks, one is the keylock wich is standard and second is chainlock or brakelock). Even if you have gps device you still have to make police raport and let them work. i guess its pretty sumilair in all EU

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, insurance is good option, just make sure that you read even the small letters.

[@golfgti9a]

Now this IS an honest review, thank you.

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome!

[@danielfalin]

thank you very much Pavlin! seems very useful device for recovering stolen bike

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure Daniel!

[@olivierservant5915]

hello Pavlin. Everything looks fine, your test is complete and honest. There is just one thing you did'nt talk about: What to do when I received the information that my bike is somewhere in a van, going away, or somewhere in the basement of a flat, getting dismantled. Shall I call Police? Or does the MoniMoto company manage with its own forces to recover the bike? For sure I shall not face the gang by myself.. My experience with Police in France or in Poland was that they fullfill documents, they ask you to describe your bike, they ask you "did you see someone looking over your bike..." and that's it all.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Oliver, this is GPS tracker device, not a special unit. None of the trackers on the market will not going to offer that.

[@niallm4804]

Very good review Pavlin , excellent information

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks Niall!

[@michaelkirk95]

Another advantage of this product--they include a SIM card and offer a super cheap data plan of about 3 Euros a month. Some companies charge $25/month for data and service!

[@motorcycleadventures]

True.

[@norriemasson4080]

👍👍👍 Excellent video Pavlin

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

Best review out there of this product.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@said206samourai]

thank you brother very hepful

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it helped!

[@motorcyclesdoctorvlog]

Hello sir thanks for your tips

[@motorcycleadventures]

Always welcome!

[@Operation3Sixty]

How far does the bike have to move to activate the phone call? I don't want to be alerted AFTER my bike is already gone

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is usually between 20 and 50 seconds.

[@andythurlow1614]

Thanks for the review

[@slitterys]

so if someone were to even just pick up a smaller bike, say a grom and moved it into their truck without the motorcycle being started would it still alarm?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, it will alarm even if some just kick your bike or move it with 50 cm.

[@giamademedoit]

Hi Pavlin, can you please share your experience with monimoto in Bulgaria? Does the device send notifications immediately after the bike is moved, does the coverage of the sim provider work fine?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, it works as in any other country.

[@giamademedoit]

@@motorcycleadventures thank you!

[@y2002tii]

thousands of thanks,great review...

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome anytime!

[@domster200]

Quality review, thank you. How's your Cat phone surviving your adventures?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Perfect!

[@Lownewulfe]

Excellent video. Thank you sir!

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome anytime!

[@tpv59]

Thank you Very Much. Appreciated. Well Done sir.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@Roy_Godiksen]

Insurance companies should give a small discount on your insurance if you have this device. That would cover some of the cost over time.

[@motorcycleadventures]

They ill probably will.

[@Roy_Godiksen]

Then that's a huge selling point, and MiniMoto should point that out as a pluss and inform the customers of which insurance companies that gives a discount.

[@tillsonb1]

great review, very helpful!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@cpuuk]

Great review 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks man!

[@erikz2754]

Good day do you have any idea if the system is available in Australia keep up the.good workride safe ps do you have any plans to go to NUREMBERG its my familys origin thanks

[@showtime7979]

Hi those this alarm you on your phone that your bike is being tampered with or only when it's moved?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Only when the bike move.

[@user-cr5lt4rp2m]

Hi, just want to ask maybe a silly question, but do you need to pay them subscription or is it possible to put you're own sim card and use it? Im thinking about buying one but still exploring other options and by the looks of it this is the most reasonable one. Hopefully thieves in my neigberhood dont carry with them signal blocker

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, they have an annual subscription, but it is very cheap, compare to the local options.

[@user-cr5lt4rp2m]

@@motorcycleadventures спасибо!!

[@keepthinking2666]

That fob distance is far my bike to my apartment is less and they try stealing it all the time this will not work for me. If fob worked 10feet that would be better

[@motorcycleadventures]

Whatever you like but without it is way more easy.

[@lexotic2421]

Good vid, thank you 😊 😊😊

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome anytime!

[@simonlutt9849]

After careful reading of the Monimoto-website I have just one question. On the website they say you need to use Android 5 "Lollipop", because of several issues with the successor Android 6 "Marshmellow". By now I am using Android 8 "Oreo". Did you have any problems in that way? Meaning is the device compatible with this operating system? I don't want to use an outdated system for security purposes, you know? When there is no issue, then you should talk to them about updating their website. Because I understand, that you have quite a good relation with them.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I cannot reply on that question. I am just a normal user. The best way is to ask them. As I said the customer service is great. Drop them an e-mail or call.

[@simonlutt9849]

Thank you very much. I will.

[@monimoto]

Hello Simon, Monimoto works with all Android versions starting from Android 5.0 and later versions. However due to a bug from Android side, it will not work on Android 6.0. The bug was then solved in Android 6.0.1. If you have more questions you can contact us at [e-mail]

[@ferdinandt6858]

Nice phone good review

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time man!

[@flaktdi]

Very Nice 😍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, it is.

[@sujoydey8469]

Useful !!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Very

[@gerardomusano6919]

The thing has also another Big problem you always need internet on both phone and device and in some country it is very difficult. I thinking you will se going to India

[@motorcycleadventures]

If you don't have internet it will still call you and send you sms, but you cannot see the location.

[@niallsommerville9941]

Gerardo Musano True but if you're in an area where there is no phone coverage, chances are there won't be anybody else about and those that are about will be very obvious. In those places it's also most likely you will be close to your bike anyway.

[@triathloninspired]

Let me know if you're coming to India. I would love to show you around and host you for a few days. I ride a Multistrada 950, by the way, and have been riding various other bikes for 15 years now.

[@gerardomusano6919]

Ragavan N no i will not come to India

[@triathloninspired]

Sorry Gerardo, my reply was intended to @Motorcycle Adventures, I clicked on the Reply button against his name, but it seems you got notified. Sorry about that.

[@jurgenschon7229]

Hey Pavlin, do you have any experieces with real GPS-Tracker?

[@motorcycleadventures]

I have some. I know what I was paying and how many times I have got flat battery.

[@krobarrides9028]

Seems to me that you have a chip that is something that could be easily lost

[@motorcycleadventures]

Could be. The same for your bike keys, money, wallet, watch....

[@krobarrides9028]

You are correct I did not think my comment through, brain locked in on stick it on your jacket idea.

[@iakinthoschristodoulou8219]

Motorcycle Adventures you can have extra chip key for 33 euros and if im not mistaken you can have 3 keys one monimoto

[@motorcycleadventures]

That is correct. You can have up to three chips.

[@andrzej1242]

Whot model CAT you heve?

[@motorcycleadventures]

S 30

[@leiladixon9486]

It’s under his seat lol not many places to put a device

[@motorcycleadventures]

Depends on the motorcycle.

[@orgami100]

I guess you can sleep peacefully on your long trips knowing where you parked the Yamaha. .

[@motorcycleadventures]

I was sleeping well even without it...

[@mototroter]

The Chinese do it better, smaller, much much much cheaper and always works. Tested. The Best protection I invented is hidden unprotected hand grenade. It falls out while disassembling and that is all. Of course you will not recover your motorcycle but it is instant justice and the hidden garage becomes visible. ;-) You can read about it in newspapers next day.

[@toby7504]

Moto Troter hehe...great tracker

[@motorcycleadventures]

I don't want to say anything bad for Chinese products, but I really doubt that they will work on long term...

[@orgami100]

Chinese Chopsticks are extremely well design and dependable. ..

[@motorcycleadventures]

As I said I don't want to say anything bad. This device is also very well designed, but on long term test it showed some cons. Could be my fault, but it has. This is what I am talking about.

[@mototroter]

@Jason Wilson Now you are laughing at Chinese products but are you still laughing at Korean products like Samsung or LG (former Gold Star)? ... No? ... Soon you will stop laughing at Chinese products, Europe is starting to be an open-air museum.

[@kzn7171]

How far distance does it work

[@motorcycleadventures]

How far what?

[@kzn7171]

@@motorcycleadventures how far can you walk away from bike and still receive a warning signal.thanks bro.

[@motorcycleadventures]

The warning signal you receive through internet or SMS. No matter where you are if you have signal on your telephone or internet you will be ok.

[@rexthedragon305]

Cabob

[@rodeomelo]

so expensive!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is the cheapest GPS tracker on the market.

[@said206samourai]

thank brother very hepful

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome!

[@dariusbacevicius]

Thank You for information!

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!