10-05-2025
Bike thieves target vintage RX bikes in Chikkamagaluru
Chikkamagaluru: In Chikkamagaluru's Narasimharaja Pura taluk, a series of targeted thefts of Yamaha RX100 and RX135 motorcycles have occurred, with two incidents reported in 20 days.
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City police are on the look out for these bike 'enthusiasts'.These vintage motorcycles, despite being out of production, are popular among young enthusiasts, resulting in systematic theft. The thieves deliberately ventured into rural locations to steal RX bikes, bypassing other motorcycle models parked along streets. Locals said that the perpetrators have good knowledge of the area contained only four to five RX bikes, and stealing them from Malnad residences proved challenging due to the presence of guard dogs. In Hantuvani village, thieves lifted a bike from a garage while workers slept in the veranda. The miscreants accomplished the theft efficiently, despite the presence of Supreeth, a bike owner, said that the thieves initially towed the vehicle before kick-starting it. They utilised alternative roads towards Shivamogga to reduce the risk of Bellur village in NR Pura taluk, thieves lifted SR Sadananda's RX 135 from his car shed. Surveillance footage revealed two individuals, who came on a scooter, lifted the bike. The owner confirmed inspection by police and their assurance to recover the Pura police sub-inspector Niranjan Gowda verified their investigation and the suspects' movement towards Shivamogga. "We have established checkposts at the border, and the thieves will be identified soon," he mechanic Raghavendra said that RX bikes attract good price, between Rs 80,000 to Rs 1 lakh, due to their distinctive characteristics and smooth ride. Raghavendra said that dedicated collectors actively pursue these motorcycles.
