Motorbikes are lighter than cars, but they can be more delicate to move. A dropped bike, scratched fairing or bent handlebar can quickly become an expensive problem.

A professional motorcycle transport service in the UK is the safest way to move a bike you have bought, sold or need to take to a workshop.

When riders use motorcycle transport

Bike owners use motorcycle delivery services in many situations, for example:

• Buying a motorbike from another part of the UK
• Selling a bike to a buyer who lives far away
• Moving a bike to or from storage
• Taking a non running bike to a specialist workshop
• Transporting a track bike to circuits and events

Instead of riding long distances in bad weather or on unfamiliar roads, the bike travels on a van or trailer.

How professional motorcycle transport works

Most bike transport companies use one of two setups:

• Vans with built in rails, wheel chocks and anchor points
• Trailers designed specifically for motorbikes

In both cases they will:

• Load the bike up a ramp slowly and under control
• Secure the front wheel in a chock or stand
• Use proper straps on the lower parts of the bike, not fragile plastics

This keeps the bike stable even on long journeys.

Information you should give for a bike transport quote

When you request a motorcycle transport quote, be ready to provide:

• Make, model and year of the bike
• Approximate weight if it is an especially heavy machine
• Whether the bike runs or is a non runner
• If there are any special features like wide bars or sidecar
• Collection and delivery postcodes

Photos from the side and front can also help the transporter prepare.

Preparing your bike for transport

Before the motorcycle delivery driver arrives, it is a good idea to:

• Remove loose accessories such as phone mounts and tank bags
• Fold in mirrors if possible
• Check the bike is clean enough to see existing marks and scratches
• Make sure it can roll freely, or tell the company if wheels or brakes are seized

Clean bikes are easier to inspect, and clear information avoids loading problems.

Motorcycle transport for non runners and project bikes

Non running bikes, barn finds and project machines are common in UK bike transport. Professional transporters are used to:

• Bikes without working brakes
• Bikes that will not start
• Partly dismantled bikes

They will use extra care and sometimes extra help to load and secure these machines safely.

Insurance and protection during motorcycle transport

As with cars, you should check that your chosen motorcycle transport company has goods in transit insurance that covers the value of your bike.

During transport, protection includes:

• Using soft straps or bar straps where possible
• Avoiding pressure on plastics and fairings
• Keeping enough space between bikes if more than one is on board

Motorcycle delivery vs riding it yourself

Riding a new or used bike home can be fun, but there are real downsides:

• Bad weather on a long journey
• Fatigue and lack of concentration after many hours
• Extra insurance and tax just for one trip
• Risk of breakdown on a bike you do not know yet

With motorcycle delivery, you can enjoy the bike on your own roads later, without the long motorway grind.

Simple and safe way to move your bike

Whether you are buying, selling or repairing, motorcycle transport in the UK is a practical and safe option. By choosing a specialist who works with bikes every day, you protect both your machine and your own time.

You decide where the bike needs to be. Your transport company makes sure it gets there in one piece.