Category Archives: Motorbike Compatibility

Versahaul carriers’ compatibility depend on the type of vehicle and motorcycle. If you have concerns with the weight or type of your motorcycle, you may be able to answer your question by researching these cases we had with other customers.

QUESTION: Would you please recommend me the best product to carry an Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012, claimed curb weight is 586 lbs, wheelbase 60.2 in, front tire 110/80r19, back tire 150/70R17. My car is a Toyota Prado, similar to the Lexus GX-460.

ANSWER: The VH-SPORT RO is rated for 600 lbs. You will need to have a vehicle with a suspension rating and hitch rating to handle this load. The Lexus GX-460′s suspension is rated only for 200 lbs. You will need a heavy duty hitch, Class 4 will work best. Note: do not exceed your vehicle hitch rating.  Most Class III hitches are rated for 500 lbs. Vehicle carrying capacity is the weight limit a listed vehicle’s suspension can support level using a Versahaul. Exceeding the Vehicle carrying capacity may cause the vehicle to become backloaded and may become unsafe to drive. Use suspension enhancing devices such as air bags or auto leveling suspension to increase the carrying capacity. The weight of the Versahaul carrier has already been considered. If your vehicle is equipped with Autoride Suspension or air bags then you will be able to carry more than the carrying capacity.

By | November 4, 2013

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.

By | November 4, 2013