A closed loop handlebar locking device is securely coupled to a bike allowing safe and accurate steering of the bike. Device is further suitable for locking the bike when not in use. Device is configurable to lock a bike to a fixed object, such as a signpost while still attached to the stem of the bike. The device is also configurable to lock the bike when a suitable object is not available. In such a situation the device may be removed from the stem, passed around the frame and through one or both wheels. The device is attached to the stem via a stem piece that remains attached to the stem when the device is detached. Brakes, lights, computer and other accessories and components are attached to the stem piece. The bike is unsuitable for operation if the handlebar locking device is defeated by a would-be thief.

A system having a motorcycle and a transportable radio device. The motorcycle has a frame with a steering head bearing seat and a drive unit, and a switch unit and a control device. The control device has wireless communication with the radio device for controlling operating modes of the motorcycle, depending on an authentication information transmitted from the radio device to the control device. The control device is configured for wireless transmission to the radio device of a blocking information which shifts the radio device into a sleep mode, in which mode communication of the radio device to the control device ceases. The control device also is configured for wireless transmission of a first and/or second piece of time interval information relating to the length of a first and/or second time interval to the radio device, at the end of which the radio device is shifted into the sleep mode.

A system having a motorcycle and a transportable radio device. The motorcycle has a frame with a steering head bearing seat and a drive unit, and a switch unit and a control device. The control device has wireless communication with the radio device for controlling operating modes of the motorcycle, depending on an authentication information transmitted from the radio device to the control device. The control device is configured for wireless transmission to the radio device of a blocking information which shifts the radio device into a sleep mode, in which mode communication of the radio device to the control device ceases. The control device also is configured for wireless transmission of a first and/or second piece of time interval information relating to the length of a first and/or second time interval to the radio device, at the end of which the radio device is shifted into the sleep mode.

An improved locking mechanism for securing a scooter or other vehicle. The locking mechanism can secure a wheel of the scooter in a left or right steering position. The locking mechanism can be manually actuated by the user, such as by a foot or hand of the user. Once the wheel is secured in place, the scooter may be difficult to ride without unlocking. The locking mechanism can be unlocked through a wireless connection with a remote control (e.g. a phone).

An improved locking mechanism for securing a scooter or other vehicle. The locking mechanism can secure a wheel of the scooter in a left or right steering position. The locking mechanism can be manually actuated by the user, such as by a foot or hand of the user. Once the wheel is secured in place, the scooter may be difficult to ride without unlocking. The locking mechanism can be unlocked through a wireless connection with a remote control (e.g. a phone).

A securing device for securing a component to an object comprises a fastening element having an engagement section and having a longitudinal axis, wherein the fastening element is selectively connectable to a counter element by actuating the engagement section; and a cover sleeve which is movably supported at the fastening element between a closed position in which the cover sleeve prevents an actuation of the engagement section and an open position in which the cover sleeve allows an actuation of the engagement section. At least one blocking element is provided between the fastening element and the cover sleeve, said blocking element being freely movable in the closed position of the cover sleeve between a latched position in which it blocks the cover sleeve in the closed position and an unlatched position in which it allows a movement of the cover sleeve into the open position. The blocking element is further supported between the fastening element and the cover sleeve such that, when the cover sleeve is in the closed position, it adopts the latched position due to gravity in a normal alignment of the longitudinal axis of the fastening element and it adopts the unlatched position due to gravity in an installation alignment of the longitudinal axis of the fastening element perpendicular to the normal alignment.

A structure that enables response with consideration to emergencies in a saddle-ride type vehicle including an electronic key authentication system. The saddle-ride type vehicle includes a smart lock module that enables a start operation for an engine and an unlocking operation for a handlebar and enables unlocking of a seat and a fuel lid, through an electronic key authentication system; and a vehicle body cover disposed around the smart lock module. The smart lock module includes an insertion portion into which an emergency release key that allows the seat to be unlocked in an emergency is inserted. The insertion portion is located in the smart lock module to the vehicle rear side.

A structure that enables response with consideration to emergencies in a saddle-ride type vehicle including an electronic key authentication system. The saddle-ride type vehicle includes a smart lock module that enables a start operation for an engine and an unlocking operation for a handlebar and enables unlocking of a seat and a fuel lid, through an electronic key authentication system; and a vehicle body cover disposed around the smart lock module. The smart lock module includes an insertion portion into which an emergency release key that allows the seat to be unlocked in an emergency is inserted. The insertion portion is located in the smart lock module to the vehicle rear side.