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Motorcycle and scooter locks present a different challenge from car locks. The keyways are typically narrower, the number of wafers is smaller, and some manufacturers add magnetic gate security that requires a specially extended or magnetism-compatible tool. Lishi has a dedicated motorbike range that addresses these differences — these tools are purpose-built for two-wheel applications and are not interchangeable with their automotive counterparts, even when the brand names overlap. If you are servicing motorcycles, you need motorcycle-specific tools.
A car Lishi tool will not fit a motorcycle keyway, and forcing it can damage both the tool and the lock cylinder. Always verify that the tool you select is listed as a motorbike variant before attempting use on a motorcycle.

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How Motorcycle Locks Differ from Car Locks

Understanding the mechanical differences helps you choose the right tool and apply the correct technique.
Most motorcycle ignition locks use fewer wafers than automotive locks — commonly 4 to 7 wafers compared to 8 to 10 in a car. This means less resistance during picking, but also less margin for error: each wafer carries more weight in the overall bitting code.

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Motorbike Tool Reference

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BMW Motorbikes

The BW9MH is the Lishi tool for BMW motorcycle ignition locks. It uses a single lifter with an inner groove design to navigate the BW9MH keyway profile.Compatible models (for guidance only):
ModelYears
BMW C600 Sport2012–2015
BMW C650 GT2012–2015
BMW F650 / G6502008–2012
BMW F8002006–2010
BMW K12002005–2008
BMW K13002009–2015
BMW K16002011–2015
BMW R12002005–2012
Price: $45.99

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Yamaha Motorcycles

Yamaha has the most varied Lishi coverage in the motorbike category, with multiple tools needed to cover different model generations and security levels.
The YH35 is for Yamaha motorcycles using the standard YH35 keyway in the standard orientation. Note that this tool is the reverse of the YH35R — both keyways exist in the Yamaha lineup, and they are not interchangeable. Confirm orientation before ordering.Price: $39.99
The YH35R Key Reader is a direct decode-only tool for Yamaha locks using the YH34R/YH35R flat 7-cut keyway. Use it when you need to read the bitting of an existing key rather than pick an unkeyed cylinder.Price: $31.99
The YH35R-MAG is a 2-in-1 pick and decoder for Yamaha motorcycles equipped with a magnetic gate security feature. The extended length and magnetic-compatible design allow the lifter to navigate past the gate that blocks standard tools.Price: $49.99
The YH35R-EXT is the extended-length direct key reader variant for Yamaha locks with a magnetic gate. Unlike the YH35R-MAG, it is a reader only (not a pick) and is intended for use when the lock is already accessible and you need to decode an existing cylinder.Price: $49.99
The YH65 covers Yamaha motorcycles using the YH65 keyway, including the Yamaha R3 and models sharing that profile.Price: $31.99

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Suzuki Motorbikes

The SZ14 Key Reader decodes Suzuki motorcycle locks using the SU14/SZ14R flat 7-cut keyway. It is a reader-only tool for decoding existing cylinders, priced as one of the most accessible motorbike tools in the range.Price: $31.99

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Italian and European Motorcycles

The ZD30 covers locks manufactured by Zadi, which are used across multiple Italian marques. The 4-track internal profile is shared between Aprilia, Ducati (certain Streetfighter models), and Moto Guzzi.Compatible models (for guidance only):
MakeModelsYears
ApriliaRSVR, RVS 1000, Tuono, Tuono V42004–2012
DucatiStreetfighter, Streetfighter S2010–2011
Moto Guzzi1200 Sport, Bellagio, Griso, Norge, Breva V1100, Stelvio 12002006–2014
Price: $45.99
The ZD24R covers a cross-brand mix of motorcycles including Triumph, Zadi-equipped bikes, certain Aprilia models, and some Yamaha motorcycles that share the ZD24R keyway.Price: $39.99

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Scooters

The PGO2 is designed for Piaggio and Vespa scooters. Piaggio is the parent company of the Vespa brand, and this tool covers the PGO2 keyway found across their scooter lineup.Price: $45.00

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Multi-Platform

The MAHINDRA tool is designed for India Mahindra SUV high-security laser keyways and is also compatible with certain Yamaha motorcycles that share the keyway profile. This dual-platform compatibility makes it a niche but useful addition for technicians servicing both vehicle types.Price: $39.99

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Motorbike Tool Pricing Summary

PriceTool
$31.99YH35R Key Reader, YH65, SZ14 Key Reader
$39.99YH35, ZD24R, MAHINDRA
$45.00PGO2
$45.99BW9MH, ZD30
$49.99YH35R-MAG, YH35R-EXT

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Important Considerations Before Use

Motorcycle ignition locks are often located in confined spaces with limited access. Practice your technique on a bench cylinder before attempting a roadside job on an unfamiliar keyway. A slip or mis-set wafer inside a motorcycle ignition can be harder to recover from than in an automotive door lock.
For Yamaha motorcycles, first confirm whether the lock has a magnetic gate before selecting a tool. Check the model’s service documentation or consult the model list on the relevant product page. Ordering the wrong YH35 variant is a common mistake.
When working on a motorcycle ignition as opposed to a door lock, keep these points in mind:
  • Tension is lighter. Motorcycle wafers are lighter and spring more easily. Use less rotational tension than you would on a car door lock.
  • Access may be awkward. Ignition cylinders on fuel tanks or handlebars often require an angled approach. Practice your grip on a bench vise before field use.
  • Reader tools vs. pick tools. Several motorbike tools — YH35R Key Reader, YH35R-EXT, SZ14 Key Reader — are decoders only and cannot pick a locked cylinder. Confirm whether you need a 2-in-1 pick+decode tool or a read-only tool before ordering.

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Shop Motorbike Lishi Tools

Browse and purchase motorbike tools at lockpicked.com/shop.
Only use Lishi tools on motorcycles you own or for which you have explicit authorization from the owner. Carry proof of authorization or your professional credentials whenever working on a customer’s vehicle.