Best Motorcycle Hitch Carriers for Your Ride

I’ve had a Joe Hauler Cam-Loc Heavy-Duty carrier in my garage for many years now. There was a time when I had only owned motorcycles for nine years. The last streetbike I bought (a 2015 Aprilia Tuono V4R) was brought home on that carrier, and it has since been used for hauling a dirtbike with the fam in an SUV on many desert trips. Now that I splurged and finally bought a truck, it doesn’t get used as often, but I still find fairly frequent circumstances that necessitate keeping it around. 

The Joe Hauler carriers are some of the strongest and solidly built carriers I’ve seen on the market. The all-welded steel construction hints at the carrier’s stout build. Also, included is a ramp which can be secured during use and bolted to the carrier when you’re on the road. There’s nothing to bolt together once it’s received. Joe Hauler makes a variety of carriers from single and double carriers designed for dirtbikes, to super heavy-duty products able to withstand “any size motorcycle” not limited to “full-dress” cruisers, Gold Wings, etc. The Joe Hauler carriers will fit any Class III two-inch receiver, are powder coated black, and come with a three year warranty. The Joe Haulers themselves go up in weight as their weight ratings increase (as to be expected), and due to the welded construction, require truck freight to ship. There’s a reason Joe Hauler is the brand I keep in my own garage.

Don’t feel like loading up the trailer for a quick run to the track? The Bike Master Motorcycle Carrier provides you with an easy way of transporting your motorcycle or scooter safely and securely. Its heavy duty powder coated steel construction allows this carrier to transport motorcycles up to 500 lbs. The overall length is 76-1/2 in. (81-1/2 in. with stopper) and can be used with tires up to five inches wide. The 38.5-inch steel loading ramp attaches secures to the rack for easy and convenient loading and unloading. The 18-inch main hitch tube fits into standard two-inch class III or IV receivers. A front tire slot is included for additional stability as well as an anti-tilt bracket.

Manufactured from heavy-duty steel, this MotoTote carrier is rated to 450 el bees and fits rear tires up to six inches in width and front tires up to four and three-quarters inches. The MotoTote carrier will work with any Class III and IV two-inch receiver. A removable loading ramp and adjustable wheel chock are included. The track length is 70-inches by four and three-quarters, with a claimed weight of 58 pounds. And, according to the picture above, it doesn’t need tie downs to secure your motorcycle! Just kidding. Tie down points are also included.

Black Widow makes all sorts of motorcycle moving products – and that includes more than one type of hitch carrier. Not all of us need to carry 400-plus pound motorcycles on the back of our daily driver. For those folks, the Black Widow Aluminum Motorcycle carrier slots in as a lighter, cheaper option that is still rated up to 400 pounds. This carrier will fit any Class III and IV 2-inch receiver. Made from high-strength aluminum, this carrier is about half the weight of its steel counterparts, at a claimed 36.5 pounds. The track itself measures 75.25 inches with a width of 5.5 inches. Also included is an aluminum 47-inch ramp for easy loading. The ramp attaches to the carrier itself when not in use. Like the other Black Widow ramp on this list, the aluminum one also includes an AWD (anti-wobbling device).

The Trackside Motorcycle Carrier is a great alternative choice for your motorcycle transportation needs when a trailer is not an option. It is constructed entirely of steel with a powder-coated finish for years of durability. Included is a ramp that allows for loading from either side of the carrier and an anti-tilt device to help eliminate excessive movement of the motorcycle carrier inside trailer hitch. This carrier works with class III or IV receivers. Maximum load rating is 500 lbs with a max tire width of 4.75 inches.