The Best Motorcycle Shipping Company in Colorado: What Riders Should Look For

What motorcycle shipping in Colorado costs and how long it takes

Most shipments to or from Colorado

$750 to $1,200

Coast to coast routes

About $1,300

Transit time

10 to 15 business days

Your price depends on distance, the size and type of bike, whether it runs, how easily a truck can reach each address and how flexible your dates are. These are typical figures, not a quote. Our motorcycle shipping prices page explains how quotes are built, and you can request a free quote for your route.

What the best motorcycle shipping company in Colorado does

In Colorado, a good shipper is honest about mountain weather and protects the bike from what is on the road in winter. Look for:

• A fully enclosed trailer. Snow, road treatment, grime and rock chips stay outside, and the bike is out of view when the truck is parked. Read about enclosed motorcycle transport.
• Soft tie-down straps. Soft loops wrap solid frame points, so no metal hooks touch paint or chrome, and the bike rides upright without strain on the bars, levers or fairings.
• Door-to-door service. The driver comes to your home, dealer, shop or storage unit, or to a nearby lot you agree on when a mountain road will not work. See how it works.
• Insured carriers. Ask who provides coverage and how claims work, and make sure the bike is checked at pickup and again at delivery.
• A quote for your exact shipment, based on your bike, both addresses and your dates.
• Live agents who answer. A real person should pick up 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm ET. Ours are at (866) 216-7742.
• The ability to palletize non-running bikes and projects.

For the full checklist, read how to choose the best motorcycle transportation company.

Palletized shipping: an option most shippers do not offer

We can palletize a motorcycle. It is rolled onto a pallet, set in a wheel chock and held with soft tie-downs, then moved as one secured unit. The bike does not need to run, which makes this a good choice for a project, a restoration headed to a shop, or a vintage or high-value motorcycle that should be handled as little as possible. Tell us about the bike when you request a quote and we will tell you whether it ships palletized or rolled into the trailer.

Shipping a motorcycle within, into and out of Colorado

Into Colorado, riders ship for trips in the Rockies, for moves, and for new duty stations around Colorado Springs. Bikes also come in from Arizona, Texas and Nevada.

Out of Colorado, bikes follow moves, PCS orders and sales to out-of-state buyers.

Within Colorado, a bike might go from Grand Junction to a shop in Denver, or from Fort Collins to a new home in Pueblo. Front Range routes are usually simpler than anything that crosses a pass in winter. For the regions we serve, see our Colorado motorcycle shipping page or the service areas map.

Why Colorado riders ship instead of ride

• Rockies trips. Ship the bike in, fly out, and spend a short season riding instead of getting there.
• Military moves. Service members around Colorado Springs often ship a bike to or from a new duty station. Read our military PCS motorcycle shipping guide.
• Mountain weather. Crossing a pass on two wheels in shoulder season is a gamble. Shipping takes it out of your hands.
• Buying out of state. Skip the trip out and the long ride back on an unfamiliar bike.
• Moving. Relocating in or out of Colorado is enough work without riding a motorcycle the whole way.
• Projects and restorations. Non-running bikes need to move without being ridden.

Colorado tips: passes, the Front Range and a short season

• Where we pick up and deliver. Denver, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Boulder, Pueblo and Grand Junction, plus the towns in between.
• Allow extra time in the mountains. Passes can close for snow from fall into spring, so mountain-town pickups may take longer than Front Range ones.
• Meet on the Front Range if it helps. If your timeline is tight in winter, a Front Range pickup or delivery can be quicker to schedule.
• Book ahead of the season. The riding season at altitude is short, so book early if you want the bike there when the roads open.
• PCS timing. Book as soon as you have your report date, and tell us if you live on post so we can plan where to meet.
• Title and registration. If you bring a bike in from another state, check with the Colorado DMV through your county motor vehicle office for the current title and registration steps.

How to get your bike ready for pickup

A little prep makes pickup quick and gives you a clear record of the bike. Our guide on how to prepare a motorcycle for shipping covers every step. In short:

• Wash the bike and take dated photos of every side.
• Leave about a quarter tank of fuel or less.
• Empty the saddlebags and remove loose accessories.
• Turn off the alarm and have the keys ready for the driver.
• Tell us about anything unusual, such as a lowered bike, a leak or a bike that does not run.

Why riders call Motorcycle Transporters

We are based in Richmond, Virginia and ship motorcycles to and from Colorado and nationwide. Every bike travels door to door in a fully enclosed trailer, held with soft tie-down straps, with insured carriers.

A real person answers when you call. Live agents are available 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm ET, to plan around mountain weather, report dates and your riding season before you book, and to keep you updated while the bike is on the road. If you ship in Virginia too, see our guide to the best motorcycle shipping company in Virginia. When you are ready, request a free quote.