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Enclosed Motorcycle Shipping
Quick answer
Enclosed motorcycle shipping moves your bike inside a closed trailer, so it is shielded from weather, road debris, and theft for the whole trip. Every motorcycle we ship travels enclosed and door to door. Call or request a free quote for your exact price.
About our enclosed motorcycle shipping
A bike on an open trailer spends days in the wind, rain, and spray from the trucks around it. Inside an enclosed trailer, none of that reaches the paint, the seat, or the electronics. That is why enclosed is how we move every motorcycle, not an add-on you have to ask for.
Inside the trailer, the front wheel sits in a chock and soft-tie straps go around solid points like the lower triple clamp and frame, so nothing pulls on painted or chromed parts.
What's included
- Fully enclosed trailer, start to finish
- Soft-tie straps and wheel chocks
- Door-to-door pickup and delivery
- Insured carriers — ask for coverage details
- No crate needed for most bikes
Every shipment includes
The Motorcycle Transporters standard
Fully enclosed transport
Your bike rides inside a closed trailer, out of the rain, road grime, rock chips, and sight of passers-by.
Door to door
We pick up at your address and deliver to the address you choose. If a street is too tight for a truck, we agree on a nearby meeting spot with you first.
Soft-tie straps
Straps wrap the frame and triple clamps, not painted or chromed parts, and the front wheel sits in a chock so the bike stays upright.
Insured carriers
Your shipment is handled by insured carriers. Ask us for the coverage details on your shipment before you book.
How it works
From quote to delivery
- Step 1
Call or request a quote
Tell us pickup and delivery locations, the bike, and your timing. We give you an exact price for that move.
- Step 2
Book
Confirm addresses, contacts, and dates. We confirm your order by phone or email.
- Step 3
Pickup
We call ahead to set a pickup window. The bike is inspected, photographed, and strapped in.
- Step 4
In transit
Call any day, 8am to 8pm ET, for a status update from a live agent.
- Step 5
Delivery
We call ahead again, you inspect the bike with the driver, sign, and ride.
FAQ
Enclosed Motorcycle Shipping questions
Is enclosed motorcycle shipping worth it?
For most riders, yes. It keeps the bike clean and out of sight, and it removes weather and road debris from the equation. It matters most for new, custom, vintage, and high-value bikes, and for any trip through rain, snow, or salted roads.
Do I need to drain the gas or crate the bike?
Most bikes do not need crating. Leave a low fuel level, around a quarter tank, make sure the battery is charged, and remove loose items. Our prep guide covers the full checklist.
Is enclosed shipping more expensive than open transport?
Enclosed trailers carry fewer vehicles than open car carriers, so enclosed transport can cost more on some routes. Because every bike we ship travels enclosed, the quote you get already includes it. Call or request a free quote for your exact price.
Will my motorcycle share the trailer with other vehicles?
Usually, yes. Enclosed trucks typically carry several motorcycles or vehicles on the same route, each secured in its own position so nothing touches your bike.
Can I ship a motorcycle with a cover on it?
A cover is not needed in an enclosed trailer, and a loose cover can rub the paint as it moves. Leave it off, or pack it separately if you want it at your destination.
Get a enclosed motorcycle shipping quote
Ready to ship your ride?
Talk to a live agent 7 days · 8am–8pm ET. Call or request a free quote for your exact price.