Transport planning for any kind of vehicle fleet needs to consider what risks are exposed day to day.
But according to data company HPI, there is more chance of motorbikes being cloned than cars by thieves because the VIN/chassis number is not concealed.
This means it is easier for them to steal a two-wheeler and pass it off as their own, similar to identity fraud.
In addition, firms using bikes – such as couriers or delivery chains - may want to ensure any vehicles they buy do not have outstanding finance on them, HPI added.
"One in every ten motorcycles checked by the organisation left "innocent buyers" in the dark as there was a money repayment agreement attached to them.
"Our experience indicates that motorcycle buyers are less likely to conduct a history check, compared to car buyers," explained Nicola Johnson, consumer services manager at HPI. "The fact is bikes are at even greater risk of certain frauds than cars."
In related news, it was suggested this week that female commercial drivers might be safer behind the wheel than their male counterparts.
RoadSafe said the wide range of research on the subject backed this opinion up.
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