Best Motorcycle Ramps: Safely Load Your Bike
Load your bike into your pickup truck with these top motorcycle ramps
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The type of motorcycle ramp you need depends on what kind of bike you have, its weight, and other factors. With numerous options available on the market, it may seem daunting to choose one that satisfies your specific requirements. Here are our top picks for the best motorcycle ramps, along with a few tips and tricks to help you make the right choice and load your motorcycle without any accidents.
- Best Overall
Titan 4-Beam Motorcycle Ramp For CruisersSummarySummaryAn extremely strong motorcycle ramp built with heavy cruisers in mind. It’s 10 feet long and 3.4 feet wide.ProsProsCan support up to a massive 2,700 pounds of weight. Arched design that flattens out at the top makes for safe loading of your motorcycle without scratching the bottom.ConsConsIt’s heavyweight for heavy-duty bikes and weighs 96 pounds. Occupies a significant amount of space, even when folded. - Best Value
Pit Posse Single Runner Motorcycle RampSummarySummaryA sturdy single runner motorcycle ramp for all types of motorcycles. It’s 7.4 feet long and 1 foot wide.ProsProsVery lightweight at 15.5 pounds and easily manoeuvrable. Folds down to just 3.8 feet and occupies very little space. Comes with a five-year guarantee against workmanship and defects.ConsConsThe maximum load capacity of 750 pounds. Narrow in width. Difficult to load your motorcycle solo. - Honorable Mention
Black Widow Extra-Wide Plate-Style RampSummarySummaryA very wide and sufficiently long ramp that comes with two safety straps for extra surety. It’s 6.4 feet long and 4.5 feet wide.ProsProsCan support up to 1,500 pounds of weight. Plate-style design of the ramp causes much less wear to the tires compared to ramps that have rungs. Tri-fold design occupies very little space.ConsConsIt’s heavy and weighs 52 pounds. It’s a straight ramp with a sharp transition at the threshold — motorcycles with low ground clearance will scratch the bottom.
Tips
- Never ride your motorcycle up a narrow ramp as it is a recipe for disaster. You have nowhere to plant your feet if you slow down or misdirect your motorcycle.
- It is always better to get someone to help you load your motorcycle. That way, your buddy can help steer the motorcycle while you apply the power, and vice versa.
- If you own a dual-sport or off-road motorcycle with an adequately safe break-over angle, you can save yourself some money by buying a straight ramp.
- When choosing a ramp, be sure to leave a margin of 150 pounds for safety. For example, if a company claims 750 pounds as the maximum supported weight, it is better to not load anything above 600 pounds.
FAQs
Q: What is “break over angle”?
A: A break over angle is the angle at which you can ride your motorcycle up a ramp without scraping the underside. The higher your ground clearance, the safer is your break over angle.
Q: What is the best motorcycle ramp?
A: We recommend buying a motorcycle ramp that is wide and strong with an arched design for easy transition at the top. This allows you to simply ride or walk your motorcycle up the ramp and into your truck by yourself without scraping the bottom.
Q: Can I load a motorcycle by myself using a single runner ramp?
A: Consider investing in a motorcycle wheel chock. You can set up the ramp so it’s in line with the chock and push the motorcycle up the ramp using a motor or manual power straight into the chock. You can also use a low stool to maintain the level with the motorcycle as you push it up the ramp.
Final Thoughts
The Titan 4-Beam Motorcycle Ramp For Cruisers is the safest and most hassle-free ramp to load your motorcycle into your pickup truck.
For a more budget-friendly option, consider the Pit Posse Single Runner Motorcycle Ramp.