# Motorcycle Immobilizer and Keyless Systems What each system is, which bikes have it, and what losing a key means. Source: https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/ Business: The Motorcycle Locksmith, mobile motorcycle locksmith. Phone and text: (619) 775-1858 (San Diego side). An immobilizer only lets the engine start when it recognizes a programmed key or fob. Every maker builds its own version, with its own master keys, code cards, PINs and warning lights. Pick the system on your bike for the details. *Diagram: How a chip key and an immobilizer recognize each other.* - [BMW EWS](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/bmw-ews-immobilizer/): EWS is BMW Motorrad's electronic immobilizer. - [BMW Keyless Ride](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/bmw-keyless-ride/): Keyless Ride replaces the ignition lock on many BMW motorcycles with a button and a radio-operated key that only has to be within about 3 feet of the bike. - [Can-Am D.E.S.S. Key](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/can-am-dess-key/): D.E.S.S. - [Ducati Hands Free](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/ducati-hands-free/): Hands Free is Ducati's keyless system on the Multistrada, Diavel and XDiavel families. - [Ducati Immobilizer](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/ducati-immobilizer/): Every keyed Ducati immobilizer reads a transponder in the key and only lets the engine start when the code matches one stored on the bike. - [Harley-Davidson Smart Security System](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/harley-davidson-security-system/): The Harley-Davidson Smart Security System is a factory alarm and immobilizer that disarms when it detects a hands-free fob near the bike and disables the starter and ignition when it does not. - [Honda HISS](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/honda-hiss/): HISS, the Honda Ignition Security System, is Honda's chip-key immobilizer: the engine only starts when the bike recognizes a coded chip in the key. - [Honda Smart Key](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/honda-smart-key/): Honda Smart Key is a keyless system: the bike checks for a registered fob nearby and then lets you unlock the steering, switch on and start, with no key in a slot. - [Indian Key Fob and PIN](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/indian-key-fob/): Indian's keyless ignition uses a paired key fob that the bike detects when you press the power switch, backed up by a four-digit rider PIN you can enter if the fob is missing or dead. - [Kawasaki immobilizer and KIPASS](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/kawasaki-immobilizer-kipass/): Kawasaki has two electronic key systems: a transponder immobilizer with coded keys, and KIPASS, a fob system used on the Concours 14 and a few newer models. - [KTM immobilizer and Race On](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/ktm-immobilizer/): KTM has used two immobilizer setups on its big twins: black transponder ignition keys managed by an orange programming key, and from 2017 the Race On keyless key on the 1290 Super Duke R and 1290 Super Adventure. - [MV Agusta Immobilizer](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/mv-agusta-immobilizer/): On the MV Agusta models that have one, the immobilizer lets the engine start only when it recognises the original key, and the bike is delivered with two keys and an MV Code Card. - [Piaggio Group Immobilizer](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/piaggio-group-immobilizer/): The Piaggio immobilizer on Vespa and Piaggio scooters uses one master key, with a red or brown grip, and blue or black keys for daily riding. - [Suzuki Immobilizer (SAIS)](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/suzuki-immobilizer/): Suzuki's immobilizer, which Suzuki calls the Suzuki Advanced Immobilizer System, stores an identification code in the key and will not let the engine start without it. - [Triumph Immobilizer](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/triumph-immobilizer/): Triumph's engine immobiliser reads a transponder in the key and only lets the engine start for a key that has been paired to the bike. - [Yamaha Immobilizer](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/yamaha-immobilizer/): Yamaha's immobilizer uses three chipped keys: one red-bow code re-registering key and two black-bow standard keys. - [Yamaha Smart Key](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/san-diego/immobilizer-systems/yamaha-smart-key/): Yamaha's Smart Key System is a keyless fob that lets you switch on, start and unlock the bike or scooter without inserting a key. ## Not sure which system your bike has? 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