My nice new (to me) 2012 Multistrada will be arriving soon and it has the keyless start. I normally keep my keys in a key safe inside the house but that is bolted to the wall about 1m (and two brick thicknesses) from where the bike will be. I was just wondering security wise whether it would be safe to leave the key in the safe or do I need it further away or have some some of ‘isolation pouch’? What range does the key generally have? Assuming full battery, max possible range.
IMO, with a new battery, up to 2metres max. To ensure better protection I would suggest a faraday pouch of some kind. Having had a 66 plate Jaguar XFS broken into by some scum in 2018, as I parked my car at a motorway service station, even though I had my keys, I've always ensured such a protection device. Your choice though!
I always work on the principle of bolting the gate way before the horse even thinks of bolting, hence the question. The pouches aren’t expensive so it seems a sensible investment. It’s probably overkill as there are already ground anchors, multiple locks, the loudest alarm I have heard, plus a shed load of other things. Many years ago someone nearly nicked my KR1S and it was only saved by an Abus lock and chain. A lesson well learned……..
I think the range might be a little further. I realised I could start the bike when the key was in my bike trousers in a cupboard above the garage. I guess it was almost directly above the bike so maybe 2m is right? I bought a Faraday pouch and it’s fine now.
As suggested - I keep keys in a faraday type box and this comes with a puch to use when you're out and about. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B097LKRF4S
