“Great product and customer service. I have now owned two Mo Two’s, and they have worked really well. I recently got a second one after losing my first and they have upgraded the quality and added new features to make it even better. I use mine a lot to ride somewhere and meet people then tow it back. It’s so easy because of how compact it breaks down and tows easily. No need to have a trailer or large rack system-works great.”
John,
Thank you so much for your review of the MoTow Motorcycle Tow Hitch. It is great to read about how you use it to back back from group rides and how much you love it. So sorry that you lost your first hitch. As for upgrades, we recently moved to 304 stainless steel ratchets for the tire cradle. I'd like you to have a set compliments of MoTow. Reach out with a shipping address when you can.
Enjoy your holidays!
Jill
“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4JWJTz-s7Q
The fixed height ones are discontinued, got the last one. However, Now that I see it installed would have preferred the adjustable one. The fixed one sits lower and has more opportunity to scrape.
This is made in Cincinnati and the owner, Jill, lives in Columbus. She was super nice brought the hitch personally to Columbus and delivered it to me. I saw these first at Garage Brewed Moto Show in Cincinnati and its seems to solve the issue for me.
I originally got this for my 2018 Ducati Multistrada 950 and my 2014 Honda CB1100 as this comes in tire specific sizes. Luckily the CBR500R is also around the same size tires. You can buy different plates for different tire sizes. This is the last of their "fixed height" units. The have an 18 and a 24 depending on your hitch height.
I really didnt want to store, pay or care for a trailer, so I went with this Motow rear tire motorcycle hitch carrier. Why the rear tire? Because it puts no wear and tear on your transmission and engine. The ones with the front wheel carrier put stress on you forks and lean like a MFER, you also have to remove the chain. This one stores in your trunk. The hitch pivots and rolls free on the front tire. Front tire wear is not a concern, I'm not putting thousands of miles on it and even if I was it has less than normal riding weight on the tire.
For dirt bikes, I put them in the truck or have a normal hitch carrier for light bikes. This is an easy solution to wanting to take my bike on longer boring trips or take it to the shop. My wife does not ride or like to manuver tralers, this will allow us to travel together and I still can take my bike.
This can handle a 600lb bike (Limited by tounge weight of vehicle).
**WARNING**: While you can load and unload with one person. Please be aware that when you remove the tire straps during unloading the bike must be perfectly balanced and on level ground. If you are on the slightest of slopes to the left or right, the bike will fall over when you release the straps. I released my straps on my Ducati Multistrada on a very slight slope to the left, bike immediately when down on its side. There was no warning or way to stop it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4JWJTz-s7Q”
Thank you for your thorough and candid product review, Jason. I'm glad that the product met your expectations in large part. I agree that the 18" Adjustable Tow Hitch model offers more flexibility for you now and down the road, if you change vehicles or lend it to your family members with different vehicles. This is why the Fixed Tow Hitch is discontinued and replaced with better options. I hope you take us up on our offer to upgrade to the 18" Adjustable! Jill
“Works as advertized. Just got home from a 400 mile trip and had absolutely no issues towing a Yamaha T700 (450 lbs). though it does look odd towing in reverse. You do need to be careful loading and unloading if you're by yourself! Very difficult, especially when unloading to hold bike upright when removing the straps. The MoTow website/videos do ot address this. Otherwise I was very happy with quality and performance of the tow hitch.”
“Did not work for me did one test run on smooth road worked fine second time road was not would not stay straight in cradle handlebar straps pulled handlebars loose started swaying maybe use across town but not on a long trip”
Brian,
I'm sorry you had difficulty setting up your MoTow Motorcycle Tow Hitch. Your bike will not sway at all during towing when the straps are properly placed on the frame or foot pegs, and ratchets tightened so the handle bars are straight. We have not received a support call form you. Please reach out to us for guidance on using the product.
Jill
“This was recommended to me by a motorcycle friend and I'm now recommending it to everyone! The MoTow works beautifully and the quality of materials and construction is impressive. I towed my V-Strom adventure bike around town, in and out of parking lots, drive-thru windows and hundreds of miles at freeway speeds. Should have purchased this YEARS ago instead of several small trailer solutions.”
“This was recommended to me by a motorcycle friend and I'm now recommending it to everyone! The MoTow works beautifully and the quality of materials and construction is impressive. I towed my V-Strom adventure bike around town, in and out of parking lots, drive-thru windows and hundreds of miles at freeway speeds. Should have purchased this YEARS ago instead of several small trailer solutions.”
“I needed a means to haul my 400-pound motorcycle to my new home state. My original plan was to rent an enclosed U-Haul trailer which would include personal belongings. However, my wife was not keen on driving the SUV with a trailer. Most of the alternatives I found mounted the front wheel to a hitch. The problem with this design was stability and the increased wear on the gear box. I found out about the Motow hitch after much research and reviews.
The trip was a multi-day event that covered about 1100 miles at interstate speeds with half of one day in a driving rain. The device worked flawlessly. There was no shaking of the front wheel because the well-made straps insured a secure fit. The three ratchets used to clamp the rear wheel held fast.
My only complaint is that one of the ratchet tie down mechanisms will not release the strap without considerable effort. This ratchet will have to be replaced.
I commend the company for this wonderfully inventive product. It worked as designed and is much easier to tow a motorcycle than a trailer.”
