Sport Motorcycle Hitch Carrier

The Sport Motorcycle Hitch Carrier (MTXS) is, by far, the best motorcycle hitch carrier I've ever used. Actually, it's the best "carrier" across the board. I've had bicycle hitch carriers from Yakima and other manufacturers and the design and quality of all those carriers are average. MotoTote's design and manufacturing are in a class all their own.

I ordered the MotoTote Sport Carrier. I purchased it to replace a Black Widow brand carrier that worked but the steel quality and construction always made me a little nervous with my expensive bikes. I had several e-mail communications with MotoTote before receiving the carrier and their customer service was the most responsive of any company I have dealt with. After receiving and putting the carrier together I am very happy I made the decision to get a MotoTote. The carrier is fantastic, the design and materials are top notch!

I’ve had the mototote sport for several months now and it has been a game changer! It handles my 470 lb bike with no issues and I have since traveled hundreds of miles with it, including highway, dirt roads, and big hills.
The only reason I’m giving 4 stars is because I believe the carrier should come standard with the rust resistant hardware and I shouldn’t have to spend an additional $30 on the “rust resistant hardware kit”. I was quite surprised when I noticed hardware rust. I feel like this is a safety issue. Standard inclusion of the rust resistant hardware would prevent the likelihood of something happening to the carrier under load, but could also prevent future motor vehicle accidents.
Otherwise, this is a great product, and I will continue to use and recommend it. Just don’t be surprised when you have to come back and buy new hardware.

If you're going to pay 2 to 3 times as much for this rack as one from Harbor Freight or Black Widow, you should expect a better rack. The rack itself is solid - I'm carrying a 300 pound trail bike with no issues. The hardware used to assemble it are low-end (not stainless). I installed the rack, and when I came back the next morning the bolts were rusting after just a light rain. Keep them coated with ACF-50 and they'll be ok. If you're going to remove the rack periodically, it's a good idea to replace the bolt securing it to the hitch occasionally to avoid stress issues. MotoTote will sell you a replacement bolt for $8. I picked up an identical bolt from my local Fastenal for 88 cents. The powder coating is mediocre - it rubs off with use. If MotoTote included high quality hardware they would probably sell more racks to offset the minimal increase in their cost (I've seen negative reviews that would keep some buyers away), but the racks are in short supply due to Covid, so they have little incentive to do so. It costs next to nothing to replace the bolts with quality ones and buy a can of ACF-50 to stymy the rust issues

Just ordered another one! Had a Firend reccommend this back to me a while ago ordered one and had such a great experience I ordered another for my second car.