The motorcycle has orange rim strips on the wheels and silver exhaust cans with yellow Akrapovic branding on the exhaust.

Police Constable Don Duchscherer, of Weymouth police, said, “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time of the theft and either saw or heard something suspicious to please contact Dorset Police.

“I would also ask residents and motorists to check their home CCTV or dashcam footage to see if they have captured anything that may be relevant to my investigation.

“Finally, if anyone has seen this vehicle or one matching the description given please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200139315. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.