Cycle carriers make a hassle-free alternative for transporting your bike, preventing you from having to tow a trailer or load the motorcycle into the bed of a pickup truck. Loading a motorcycle is fast and easy with this vehicle accessory that mounts to the trailer hitch of a vehicle. If your truck or sport utility vehicle meets the necessary requirements for hauling a load as well as bearing excess weight, a cycle carrier is a better choice that the alternative methods. There are some limitations as to how a cycle carrier may be used, so it is important to know the specifications of your vehicle as well as the motorcycle being transported.

Cycle carriers feature a durable aluminium construction that is both lightweight and will not oxidise because of moisture. An anti-tilt feature found on select cycle carriers locks the motorcycle into place so that it does not rock on the platform as the vehicle drives down the road. For loading and unloading the motorcycle, the carrier tilts towards the passenger side, allowing you to safely move the bike away from traffic. With a cycle carrier, you no longer have to keep a separate ramp with you to get the bike on and off of a truck. The carrier is designed with a special tilt feature that allows you to get the bike on and off the accessory.

Cycle carriers are compatible with most two-wheeled vehicles. Some, depending on the carrier, may be used to haul smaller sport vehicles. Due to the weight of the carrier and motorcycle together, a Class III or greater trailer hitch is necessary. This frame-mounted or pre-existing accessory is capable of supporting up to 225 kg. Class IV hitches can support 450 kg. In addition to the hitch, the vehicle must be able to safely haul a load. Cycle carriers are, for this reason, limited to trucks and select SUVs. Never use a cycle carrier in conjunction with a hitch adapter, and the device may not be attached to the rear of a fifth wheel or camping trailer.

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Cycle carriers are themselves rated to carry a certain amount of weight, so check the weight of your bike as well as the hauling vehicle’s carrying capacity to be sure all components are compatible with each other.