VIDEO: Man takes down alleged thief after motorcycle was stolen

A video of a member of the public chasing down an alleged motorbike thief in the United States has gone viral.

The have-a-go hero reportedly saw the man steal the bike and frantically tore after him in a residential area on his own motorcycle.

He then wastes no time in delivering a swift kick to the alleged thief, sending him flying to the ground. The clip then cuts to police arresting the alleged bike robber.