Motorcycles are more vulnerable in transit than cars — two wheels, high centre of gravity, and easily marked. Done properly, though, transporting a bike is safe, simple and often cheaper than you’d think. Here’s how it works.
When you’d transport a motorbike
- Bought at distance — the right bike is rarely round the corner.
- Non-runners and projects — a bike that won’t start, or a restoration.
- Track days, shows and storage — moving it without adding miles or road risk.
- No licence, tax or insurance yet — transport keeps everything road-legal.
How a bike is secured
A motorcycle is loaded by ramp, the front wheel located in a wheel chock to hold it upright, then strapped down at multiple points using soft loops that protect the bars and levers. Done right, the bike is held firm without over-compressing the forks. It’s a knack — and it’s why you want it moved by people who do it regularly, not squeezed into the back of a van.
Runner or project — both fine
Whether it fires up first kick or hasn’t run in years, a flatbed and the right kit handle it. See our motorcycle transport service for the full picture.
Getting a keen quote
Have the collection and delivery postcodes, the make and model, and whether it runs and rolls. A photo helps. Send us the job for a keen price in minutes, or call 07301 118118, 24/7, anywhere in the UK.