Going on a trip with your motorhome while taking your motorbike or scooter offers incomparable freedom once you arrive at your destination. However, the question of transport quickly arises: the rear garage is often cluttered or limited in payload, and classic motorbike carriers can weigh heavily on the rear axle.
This is why choosing a cross trailer makes perfect sense for transporting a motorcycle in the best possible conditions. Are you interested in this solution? We'll help you choose.
What is a motorcycle cross trailer?
Unlike a traditional trailer where the motorbike is positioned lengthways, a transverse trailer allows the two-wheeler to be transported widthways (perpendicular to the road).
The transverse trailer is distinguished by its short and compact chassis. Its technical feature lies in its coupling system with the towing vehicle.
The most effective models, such as the cross trailers for motorbikes selected by Mecatek, utilise a double hitch system or 360° swivel wheels. This unique design allows the trailer to remain perfectly attached to the motorhome or campervan. This considerably simplifies manoeuvres, especially reversing.
The advantages of a motorcycle cross trailer
The main advantage of a transverse trailer is its compactness. The total length of your combination is reduced compared to a standard trailer, which makes parking easier at rest stops or on campsites.
The other advantage of a transverse trailer is the optimisation of the motorhome's payload. Many motorhomes are limited by the maximum allowed weight on the rear axle. By installing your motorcycle on a transverse trailer, you transfer the weight of the motorcycle to the ground rather than onto the vehicle's chassis. This preserves your motorhome's suspension and ensures better handling.
The cross-trailer finally offers better loading safety. As the platform is generally quite low, loading the motorbike via a ramp is less risky and requires less physical effort than a raised motorbike carrier.
The criteria to consider for choosing a good cross-trailer
To make the right choice, you need to take several technical parameters into account:
- Maximum Payload: Check the actual weight of your motorcycle (with a full tank of fuel) and ensure the trailer can support it. The payload of a cross trailer can widely exceed 300 kg depending on the 500 or 750 kg versions.
- The type of wheels: fixed wheels are classic, but swivel wheels offer superior ride comfort and are more practical in use, particularly for facilitating manoeuvrability when reversing.
- Towing vehicle compatibility: check the trailer compatibility with your chassis (AL-KO or standard) and the type of coupling required.
- The loading system: favour models including a foldable or detachable aluminium loading ramp.
Which cross trailer for a motorbike to choose?
A wide choice is available to you, but Wheely transverse trailer from the Sawiko range stands out as the most versatile and reliable solution.
To obtain a bespoke configuration and ensure an installation that complies with safety standards, Request your free quote with our experts.
