‘My scooter belongs to me’, is ABUS’ statement when advertising the 303. In any way, this disc brake lock is a very compact and easily manageable solution to provide your scooter or motorcycle with a first line of defence.
The 5mm-locking pin in tempered steel and the metal, shock-resistant ‘casing’ are more than strong enough to withstand at least one attempt by a candidate-thief. The 303 has a security level 1-4, which is best described as ‘basic’.
Pollution and corrosion are averted by the cover plate on the cylinder lock, which fits two (identical) keys. Locking is almost completely automatic by simply pushing the lock closed when it’s in the right place. The locking pin is situated at 35mm from the rim of the casing so it’s not a bad idea to first hold a measuring bar against your brake disc.
Deterrence takes care of half the job of theft prevention so a very compact disc brake lock like this 303 by ABUS is always meaningful. Will it actually prevent the ambitious thief from riding off with your motor or scooter? There are tons of anti-theft devices that are heavier, louder, bigger and more conspicuous and yet, not even those can offer conclusive guarantees.
Measuring 8 by 3 centimetres (5 centimetres high), this ABUS just about fits in your pocket.
Make sure to always fix your disc brake lock to the disc of your front wheel. And don’t forget to remove it before taking off!
