Secure Rider: Here’s How Coyote Reclaims Your Stolen Scooter

Last week, Coyote announced the opening of its new Parisian store, which is home to its first installation center dedicated to Coyote Secure Rider. An opportunity to rediscover this anti-theft solution for two-wheelers.

The first Coyote Store opened in 2012 on Avenue de la Grande-Armée, in the Paris district with the highest concentration of car and two-wheel accessory shops and dealerships. Nine years later, Coyote closed its store to reopen a new one fifty meters away, at 7 Avenue.

Since then, the pioneer of radar warning devices, now rebranded as driving assistance systems, has acquired Traqueur, a developer of a recovery solution after theft. Initially designed for cars, the solution has been adapted for motorcycles and scooters.

Coyote Secure Rider, as it is called, takes the form of a device hidden within the two-wheeler. Its installation is carried out by partner dealerships, and now also directly by Coyote, in its stores in Paris and Lille. They disassemble the vehicle to conceal the device, which offers a 3-year battery life with its own battery. Once the battery is empty, customers must replace the device “under advantageous conditions”, meaning for less than 200 euros, with no further details.

The Apple AirTag for motorcycles and scooters

In case of theft, Coyote can determine an approximate location via Sigfox, a cellular network dedicated to connected objects. It also activates the tracker, which then emits a low-frequency radio signal, allowing for long-range detection with high penetration. It sends a “detective” on the ground to trace this signal back to the vehicle, even underground or in a garage. The device works somewhat like an Apple AirTag, indicating the direction and approximate distance to the two-wheeler, but on a larger scale.

Once the vehicle is located, Coyote involves law enforcement agencies across Europe. It claims to recover 91% of stolen vehicles within 48 hours. If the vehicle is not found within 30 days, Coyote refunds the service setup fees and subscription up to 2000 euros.

The Coyote Secure Rider device costs 200 euros, with a subscription fee of 10 euros/month or 120 euros/year, requiring a 2-year commitment.

The new Coyote Store in Paris is located at 7 Avenue de la Grande-Armée, 75116 Paris. It is open Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM.