7 picks · Updated 19 October 2026 · Based on 38 owner posts and reviews
Getting a bike into a truck, van or trailer takes three things: a ramp you can trust, straps that hold the bike upright, and something to stop the front wheel moving. This guide covers seven products on sale in the US on 19 October 2026: three ramps, three tie-down products and one wheel chock.
One pick is owner-reported: the MotoTote Deluxe Tie Down Bundle, built from all 38 customer reviews on MotoTote's own site, which carry a positive tilt. The other six are spec-checked: price, stock and specs come from retailer and maker pages.
Pit Posse's wheel chock pages returned a "not available" message on 19 October, so no Pit Posse chock is included. Prices are US dollars from the page named on each pick.
We can’t test everything, so each pick is labelled with where the evidence comes from. How we research and test. Some links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you (disclosure).
Two 90 in arched ramps for $199.99. Harbor Freight says the arch is for equipment with low ground clearance or a long wheelbase, and lists motorcycles among the uses. At 90 in they give a gentler slope into a pickup bed than a short folding ramp.
Capacity
1,500 lb total, 750 lb per ramp
Size
90 in long, 12 in wide, each
Weight
25.71 lb for the set
Material
Aluminum
Shape
Arched, does not fold
Tread
Embossed anti-skid holes
Warranty
90 days
Best for
Riders who want a long, gentle slope and have room to store 90 in ramps.
Worth knowing
They do not fold, so a pair is 90 in long in the garage. The page gives no motorcycle loading guidance beyond naming motorcycles as a use, and the warranty is 90 days.
A single-runner arched ramp that folds in half and weighs 14.5 lb. The page says the arch gives engine and tailpipe clearance and that the serrated rungs grip in any weather. It is the cheapest pick that gives you a 7 ft 5 in ramp.
Capacity
750 lb
Length
7 ft 5 in
Width
11-1/8 in
Weight
14.5 lb
Material
Aluminum, serrated rungs
Shape
Arched, folds in half to 3 ft 9 in
Warranty
1 year
Best for
Riders with a helper who need a light ramp that stores in a boot or truck bed.
Worth knowing
The page says it is not intended for riding up because it is too narrow to put your feet down, and recommends at least two people for single-runner ramps. 750 lb leaves less margin for a large adventure bike and gear.
The heavier-duty version of the AFL-9012, rated to 1,500 lb and with a safety strap to hold it to the vehicle. The 30 lb weight is double the budget ramp. Discount Ramps shows it in stock at $189.99.
Capacity
1,500 lb
Length
7 ft 5 in (89 in)
Width
11-1/4 in
Weight
30 lb
Material
Aluminum, 1/2 in serrated cross bars
Shape
Arched, folds in half to 3 ft 10 in
Extras
Tapered bottom edge, adjustable safety strap
Warranty
1 year
Best for
Owners of heavier bikes who want a folding ramp with more margin.
Worth knowing
It is single-runner, so Discount Ramps recommends at least two people for loading. At 30 lb it is the heaviest folding single ramp here, and the page gives no loading angle or height limit.
A matched pair of ratcheting soft-loop front straps and a ratcheting rear tire strap, sold for MotoTote carriers. MotoTote publishes both working load limit and breaking load for each strap, which most sellers here do not. Owners praise the quality and the speed of loading and unloading.
What owners report · from 38 owner posts and reviews we read
Well made, easy to use and quick to rig (many owners)
Rear TireSling keeps the rear tire seated and is praised by name (several owners)
Several owners compare the quality favorably with cheaper straps, including Harbor Freight's
One owner reports carabiner retention levers that fell apart out of the box
One owner reports missing stitching on the tire strap
One owner says the rear sling scratched the motorcycle
One owner found the instructions sparse
if there is an easier way to secure the MC to the carrier I've not seen it.
you could definitely see the quality difference between theirs and Harbor freights.
SafeLoop ratcheting, locking soft loops, 62 in x 1 in
SafeLoop working load limit
1,130 lb (breaking load 3,400 lb)
Rear strap
TireSling ratcheting
TireSling working load limit
645 lb (breaking load 1,940 lb)
Designed for
MotoTote hitch carriers
Best for
MotoTote carrier owners, and anyone who wants straps with published working load limits.
Worth knowing
It is built around MotoTote's carrier and rear tire strap design. Single owners report a carabiner lever that fell apart, missing stitching on the tire strap and a sling that scratched the bike. MotoTote sells a separate Sport bundle with HandleCuff grips for clip-on bars.
A padded harness that slips over the grips and gives your straps a place to attach that is high and wide, away from paint and plastic. Canyon Dancer says the closed-end design stops the cups creeping inward onto bodywork, and that they are sized for the fattest grips. All four sizes showed as available on the ShopBMWMotorcycle page.
Sizes
Short (bars to 28 in), Sport/Standard (32 in), X-Wide (36 in), XX-Wide (40 in)
Cups
Injection-molded polycarbonate with stainless steel D-ring lay-ins
Maker's strength claim
Break testing over 1,800 lb per side
Made in
USA
Straps
Sold separately
Best for
Riders of bikes with flat or wide bars, adventure bikes and cruisers.
Worth knowing
The 1,800 lb figure is a break-test result, not a working load limit. One reviewer on MotoTote's page for the harness says the straps rubbed the fairing of a BMW. Clip-on sportbikes may suit handlebar cuffs better.
A pair of 1 in cam-buckle straps from a well-known strap maker at $29. Sportbike Track Gear lists them in stock. Cam buckles are hand-tightened, which MotoTote's guide says gives enough holding power for most bikes when properly tightened.
Webbing
1 in nylon, weather-resistant
Buckle
Cam lever, stays locked
Length
5-1/2 ft
Sold as
Pair
Working load limit
Not listed on the page
Best for
Riders who need extra rear or trailer straps and already have soft loops.
Worth knowing
The page gives a rated assembly strength, not a working load limit. There are no soft loops in the pack, and hooks on bare metal or paint can mark the bike.
A folding chock that holds a bike upright on the ground or on a trailer. The page says it fits front or rear wheels from 15 in to 22 in and 80 mm to 220 mm wide and folds for storage. It is listed in stock through a Parts Unlimited drop-ship.
Wheel fit
15 in to 22 in wheels, 80 mm to 220 mm wide
Weight
21 lb
Folded size
30 in L x 29 in W x 6 in H
Use
Work stand or trailer chock, front or rear wheel
Surfaces
Pavement, gravel, concrete, dirt, sand
Locking
Patented locking mechanism
Best for
Riders who load alone or want a stand that doubles as a trailer chock.
Worth knowing
It costs far more than a fixed chock. The page lists no load rating and no reviews, and it is a drop-ship listing, so delivery times vary.
Working load limit is not the same as break strength
Working load limit (WLL) is the most a strap should carry in use. Break strength is the load at which it fails. US federal cargo rules for commercial vehicles say the WLL of a tiedown is the lowest WLL of any of its components, including the tensioner, or of the anchor point it attaches to (49 CFR 393.108). So a strong strap on a weak hook or anchor is only as good as the hook.
Sellers quote different numbers, so compare like with like. MotoTote publishes both: the SafeLoop strap is 1,130 lb WLL and 3,400 lb breaking load, the TireSling 645 lb and 1,940 lb, and the HandleCuff 1,390 lb and 4,170 lb. That is about three to one. Ancra's Classic and Lites pages list a "rated assembly strength" of 1,200 lb and 1,000 lb but no WLL. Canyon Dancer says break testing shows its Bar Harness II withstands over 1,800 lb per side. Vortex lists "weight capacity" figures of 770 lb to 990 lb on its straps and 880 lb on its handlebar cuffs without saying whether that is a WLL.
For commercial loads, 49 CFR 393.106(d) says the combined WLL of the tiedowns must be at least half the weight of the cargo. Private haulers are not bound by it, but it gives a yardstick. A 448 lb bike needs 224 lb of aggregate WLL, which four straps rated at 645 lb clear by a wide margin. Look for straps with a stated WLL, and check them for cuts and fraying before each trip.
Ramp length and angle for lowered sportbikes
A sportbike has a long wheelbase and little ground clearance, so the sharpest point is where the ramp meets the deck. Yamaha lists the 2026 YZF-R1 with a 55.3 in wheelbase and 5.1 in of maximum ground clearance. These next figures are our own arithmetic from those two numbers, not a test, and they assume a straight ramp and a flat deck.
A 90 in ramp to a 30 in deck is about 19.5 degrees. With the bike straddling the crest, the crest sits about 4.7 in above the line between the two wheel contact points, close to the 5.1 in clearance. A 36 in deck gives about 23.6 degrees and 5.7 in, which is more than the listed clearance, so the bike would touch down without an arch or a lower deck. A 56 in ramp on a 30 in deck would be about 32 degrees.
The arch on the Haul-Master and Black Widow ramps is there to cut that crest. Black Widow says the arch gives maximum engine and tailpipe clearance. Neither Discount Ramps nor Harbor Freight publishes a loading angle or maximum height for these ramps. Discount Ramps offers a calculator that takes wheelbase, ground clearance and loading height and returns a minimum ramp length.
How to strap a bike: what makers say
These steps come from MotoTote's setup guide for its hitch carriers. For a trailer or truck bed, follow your motorcycle maker's owner's manual, which may name specific anchor points.
Attach the front straps before loading. With the bike on the carrier, clip and tighten the strap nearest the vehicle until the bike can lean and support itself, then the outside strap. Alternate until the bike is centered. MotoTote says to compress the front suspension slightly and that there is no need to bottom out the forks.
The rear strap has a different job. MotoTote says it is not meant to compress the suspension. It keeps the rear tire seated in the track so it cannot bounce, hop or shift. Stop after the first 10 to 20 miles to check that everything is still tight, and check again on long trips.
For the front attachment, MotoTote lists soft loops that wrap the handlebars, triple clamp or another sturdy part, which keep metal hooks off paint. For sportbikes with clip-ons it recommends its HandleCuff, which wraps around the grips. Canyon Dancer says its harness keeps tie-downs away from expensive paint and plastic bodywork.
Single runner, full width, and riding up
A single-runner ramp is one narrow lane for the wheel. Discount Ramps says its single-runner Black Widow ramps are not intended for riding up because they are too narrow to put your feet down, and recommends two people. Harbor Freight's FAQ for a tri-fold ramp says a vehicle should be pushed up or down while you guide it, and not ridden.
Full-width and paired ramps give the front wheel more room. Whichever you choose, fasten the top of the ramp to the vehicle with a safety strap or chain, and keep the slope as gentle as the vehicle height allows.
Do you need a wheel chock?
A chock holds the front wheel upright so the bike stands without help while you tighten straps. MotoTote's carriers have a built-in front chock. For a truck bed or trailer you add your own. Fixed chocks are bolted to the floor. The Condor Pit Stop is a folding, self-locking chock that also works as a stand and fits wheels from 80 mm to 220 mm wide, which is why it costs far more.
Questions buyers ask
What working load limit do I need?+
US rules for commercial cargo say the combined WLL of the tiedowns must be at least half the cargo's weight (49 CFR 393.106(d)). For a 448 lb bike that is 224 lb. Look for straps with a stated WLL, and remember a strap is only as strong as its weakest part.
Is break strength the same as working load limit?+
No. Break strength is the load that makes the strap fail. WLL is the most it should carry in use. MotoTote's published figures are about one third of the breaking load.
How many straps should I use?+
MotoTote's guide uses two front straps, one on each side of the bars, plus a rear tire strap. Check your bike maker's manual and the trailer or carrier maker's instructions.
How long should the ramp be?+
Longer is gentler. A 90 in ramp to a 30 in deck is about 19.5 degrees by our arithmetic, and to a 36 in deck about 23.6 degrees. Arched ramps help low sportbikes clear the crest.
Can I ride a bike up a single-runner ramp?+
Discount Ramps says its single-runner Black Widow ramps are not intended for riding up and recommends two people. Harbor Freight's tri-fold ramp FAQ says to push vehicles up and down while guiding them.
Should the front suspension be compressed?+
MotoTote says to compress the front suspension slightly and that the forks do not need to bottom out. The rear strap should keep the tire seated and is not meant to compress the suspension.
Soft loops or hooks on the bike?+
MotoTote says soft loops protect painted surfaces and keep metal hooks off components. Direct hooks are fine only where the bike has strong, dedicated tie-down points that will not damage anything.
