ANSWER: We do not have a carrier that will carry this bike. Also your Ford Explorer is not large enough to carry the weight.
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QUESTION: What would be the best solution to easily load and haul a new Honda Silverwing Scooter on a 2004 Lexus RX330 OR newer Lexus RX330 (as I look to get a new one in the near future)?
ANSWER: The RX 330′s suspension can carry around 250 lbs. Your bike is 550 lbs. The VH-Sport can carry 600′s but you’ll need a car with stiffer suspension.
QUESTION: I have a 2001 Nissan Frontier Supercharged Crew Cab 4×4 Pickup. I can’t seem to find it in your list. Do you know which product I would need to get for a 2012 Honda Rebel (CMX250C)?
ANSWER: A 320 lb Honda Rebel 250 bike should do well on a VH-55 RO but if you might buy a bigger bike. You should go ahead and go for the VH-SPORT RO. I calculated that 2008 Nissan Titan New XE 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L *cyl 5A) suspension can carry a 375 lb on the versahaul and the frame sit level stay level. This might be a similar truck. If you can put 320 lb plus 80 lb on the bumper then you would know how it sits.
QUESTION: I’ve got a Range Rover Sport with a Class III hitch, tongue weight is 550 lbs recommended. I’m planning to carry my Moto Guzzi Norge Sport bike that weighs 550 lbs. Which trailer (single) do you recommend?
ANSWER: The VH-SPORT RO is the carrier for you bike. Yet, your suspension on the Range Rover is likely not going to be able to carry this load. You’ll need air shocks (air bags) if you want the use the Range Rover. I calculate that around a 220 lb bike is the max you can carry with your suspension and have the vehicle frame stay level, Unless you have autoride air suspension or stiffer suspension.
QUESTION: I have a 2002 BMW X5 4.4i with OEM Hitch, interested in your sport bike hauler with ramp option. My bike is 670 lbs. My truck does have airbags in the rear suspension. I think this would be slightly over it’s rating, but wanted your input.
ANSWER: The airbags significantly help the carrying capacity of a vehicle.
The VH-Sport RO is rated for 600 lbs.
Your bike would be exceeding the carrying capacity of our carriers
QUESTION: I have a Piaggio MP3 250. And I drive a Jeep Wrangler. Can a jeep use your product? And do you have one that fits my scooter?
ANSWER: A Jeep Wrangler is much too small to use the VH-MP3 carrier.
You need a big car with a stiff suspension and a high rated hitch.