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There are a number of differences between car and motorcycle shipping. Although a car has a dependable handbrake and 4 wheels for extra stability a motorcycle is very different by design having just 2 wheels amd nothing to keep the bike stationery other than the stand. You may think that motorcycle shipping is less expensive than car shipping due to the difference in size of vehicles but this is rarely the case. The closed carriers that are often used should be specifically designed to carry motorcycles and this will mean that there will either be palettes specifically designed for the purpose or there will be specially fitted tracks that provide the same purpose. What this implies is that a motorcycle essentially occupies the same room as a car when it has to be shipped anywhere.

How expensive is motorcycle shipping?

This is dependent on 2 primary factors. How far you are going and what services the company you intend to use has to offer. You will find a variety of different services that a shipping company can provide you. You would be better utilizing a specialist motorcycle shipper than a car shipper that provides motorcycle shipping as an added service.

The further more you're travelling and the more services you require, the higher the price is likely to be, but you will receive a discount from the appropriate company if you are transporting greater than one motorbike so shop around for quotes.

Is motorcycle shipping safe?

A reputable specialist motorcycle shipping company will know precisely what they are doing with your bike. Several companies hire motorbike enthusiasts and owners to drive the carriers so you can be sure that the driver is aware of how much your motorbike means to you. This is not to say there isn't the occasional accident.

A good shipping company will consist of certain insurance with your quote and will try their greatest to guarantee that nothing does go wrong. Although the Insurance will cover you for scratches and reckless damage by the shipping company, it is unlikely to cover for 'acts of god' like a sinking ship or damage due to floods. If you're especially concerned about this, either due to the time of year, the expected weather or merely because you are transporting your dream bike, you can purchase extra Insurance that covers for practically any eventuality and your shipping company ought to be able to provide you a little advice on the relevant policies.