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# Lishi Motorbike Tools: Pick & Decode Motorcycle Locks

> Lishi motorbike tools for BMW, Yamaha, Suzuki, Aprilia, Ducati, Piaggio, and more. Purpose-built for narrower keyways, priced from $31.99 to $49.99.

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.

<Note>
  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.
</Note>

## How Motorcycle Locks Differ from Car Locks

Understanding the mechanical differences helps you choose the right tool and apply the correct technique.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Wafer count">
    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.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Keyway width">
    Motorcycle keyways are narrower and often shallower than car keyways. The lifter arm on a motorbike Lishi tool is proportioned accordingly. Using a car tool in a motorcycle keyway risks binding the lifter and providing false feedback.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Magnetic gates">
    Some Yamaha models add a magnetic gate inside the keyway — a passive security feature that blocks a standard lifter. The YH35R-MAG and YH35R-EXT variants are specifically designed to navigate past this gate. Using a non-magnetic tool on these locks will not produce a successful pick.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Track orientation">
    Motorcycle locks may use internal or external track orientations that differ from common automotive patterns. Check the profile designation on each tool listing — for example, "4 Track internal" on the ZD30 — to confirm it matches the target lock.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Motorbike Tool Reference

### BMW Motorbikes

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="BW9MH — BMW Motorbikes (Single Lifter, Inner Groove) — $45.99">
    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):**

    | Model           | Years     |
    | --------------- | --------- |
    | BMW C600 Sport  | 2012–2015 |
    | BMW C650 GT     | 2012–2015 |
    | BMW F650 / G650 | 2008–2012 |
    | BMW F800        | 2006–2010 |
    | BMW K1200       | 2005–2008 |
    | BMW K1300       | 2009–2015 |
    | BMW K1600       | 2011–2015 |
    | BMW R1200       | 2005–2012 |

    **Price:** \$45.99
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### 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.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="YH35 — Yamaha Motorcycles (Reverse of YH35R) — $39.99">
    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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="YH35R Key Reader — Yamaha Motorbikes (Flat 7 Cut) — $31.99">
    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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="YH35R-MAG — Yamaha Motorbikes with Magnetic Gate (Extended Length) — $49.99">
    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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="YH35R-EXT — Yamaha Motorbikes with Magnetic Gate (Extended, Key Reader Only) — $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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="YH65 — Yamaha Motorcycles (Yamaha R3 YH65 Keyway) — $31.99">
    The YH65 covers Yamaha motorcycles using the YH65 keyway, including the Yamaha R3 and models sharing that profile.

    **Price:** \$31.99
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Suzuki Motorbikes

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="SZ14 Key Reader — Suzuki Motorbikes (Flat 7 Cut) — $31.99">
    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
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Italian and European Motorcycles

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="ZD30 — Zadi, Aprilia, Ducati, Moto Guzzi (4 Track Internal) — $45.99">
    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):**

    | Make       | Models                                                        | Years     |
    | ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | --------- |
    | Aprilia    | RSVR, RVS 1000, Tuono, Tuono V4                               | 2004–2012 |
    | Ducati     | Streetfighter, Streetfighter S                                | 2010–2011 |
    | Moto Guzzi | 1200 Sport, Bellagio, Griso, Norge, Breva V1100, Stelvio 1200 | 2006–2014 |

    **Price:** \$45.99
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="ZD24R — Triumph, Zadi, Aprilia, Yamaha Motorcycles — $39.99">
    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
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Scooters

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="PGO2 — Piaggio / Vespa Scooters — $45.00">
    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
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Multi-Platform

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="MAHINDRA — Mahindra SUVs & Some Yamaha Motorcycles — $39.99">
    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
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Motorbike Tool Pricing Summary

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

## Important Considerations Before Use

<Warning>
  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.
</Warning>

<Tip>
  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.
</Tip>

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.

## Shop Motorbike Lishi Tools

Browse and purchase motorbike tools at [lockpicked.com/shop](https://lockpicked.com/shop).

<Warning>
  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.
</Warning>