Motorcycle Transport, Made Simple with SHIFTR

Glen Reid
November 18, 2025

Motorcycle Transport, Made Simple with SHIFTR

Moving motorcycles is harder than it should be.

Whether you're transporting bikes for a customer, a club ride, or your own weekend trip, the process is often sketchy and stressful, especially with a flat deck truck or traditional trailer.

Steep ramps, unstable tie-downs, and the wrong tools for the job make it nearly impossible to load a bike safely and alone.

SHIFTR trailer changes that.

The Problem: Flat Deck Trucks Aren’t Built for Motorbikes

Here’s what most riders and workshop owners are up against:

  • Steep loading angles on flat deck trucks make it nearly impossible to walk a bike up safely, especially alone
  • Ramps are too narrow or too short, increasing risk of tipping or scraping
  • Limited tie-down points force straps onto handlebars or forks, risking damage or movement
  • You’re using a $200K truck to move a $10K motorcycle

No second person? Good luck. Solo loading becomes risky and time-consuming

And if the surface is wet, the bike is heavy, or the location is tight, it’s even worse.

SHIFTR: Built to Make Motorcycle Transport Easy, Even When You're Alone

SHIFTR’s hydraulic lowering deck removes the biggest challenge from motorcycle transport, the steep angle.

With the deck resting at just a 4-degree incline, your bike rolls on and off smoothly, with no ramps, lifting, or tipping danger.

These features allow the SHIFTR to be used as an effective motorcycle trailer, not just a car hauler trailer.

Here’s how SHIFTR makes the job safer and smarter:

  1. Ground-level loading lets you roll the bike on without drama
  2. Wide, stable platform for everything from dirt bikes to cruisers
  3. Optional motorcycle chocks or channel kits keep the bike upright
  4. Multiple tie-down points across the deck allow secure over-tyre or strap-based setups
  5. Solo loading friendly, no assistant required
  6. Multiple integrated slots across the deck let you tie down bikes anywhere
  7. Carry up to 6 full-size cruisers with secure spacing and anchor points

You stay in full control the entire time, with remote control operation for smooth lifting once the bike is secured.

A Smarter Alternative to the Wrong Tool

Flat deck trucks were made for cars, not motorcycles.

And dedicated motorcycle bike trailers often lack flexibility or stability.

SHIFTR bridges the gap:

  • Tows behind your SUV or Pickup, no special license needed
  • Carries multiple bikes, or bikes + gear, with ease
  • Works for customer pickups, club rides, and weekend escapes
  • Can switch between motorcycle, car, or general load use with no modifications
  • And it does all this without tying up your flat deck truck, workshop van, or extra staff.
  • Cost-Efficient Motorcycle Moves (finally)

You shouldn’t need to roll out a $200,000 flat deck truck to collect one bike.

SHIFTR starts at just $11,995, and can pay for itself quickly if you're in the business of transport, service, or event support.

Ditch the Flat Deck. Ditch the Drama.

SHIFTR car trailer gives you a safer, faster, smarter way to move motorcycles, solo.

No ramps. No crew. No stress.