Transporting a motorcycle or scooter

Do you want to transport a motorcycle or scooter? Whether it's a move, a trip, or just a purchase, there are many solutions.

Discover all the options if you want to move your two-wheeler from point A to point B. And without having to drive it yourself.

Transporting a motorcycle or scooter over land

As long as your two-wheeler is not on another continent, ground transportation remains the easiest solution. And the most economical too. You have a choice between three modes of transport: truck, trailer or train.

Transport your motorcycle or scooter by truck

If you want to transport two wheelers on the road, a truck is a very good solution. Don't you have one yourself? This is not a problem ! Many professional carriers can make it available at a very affordable price.

Resort to the transporter truck has many advantages ... This is primarily a practical solution because you don't need to do anything. The carrier will take care of everything from pick-up to your specified address to delivery to your specified location.

This alternative is also safer. After all, before transporting a motorcycle or scooter, the transporter will first pack it. And this is so that your car is transported safely. This way, you have the guarantee that it will not be abused during the entire journey.

Transporting a motorcycle or scooter on a trailer

If you don't want to go through a transport company, you can opt for a trailer. This is also a solution very practical and very economical especially if you have your own trailer.

If you don't have one, you can rent one. Renting a trailer will cost you less than renting an auto transporter truck. But if you choose this solution, plan your schedule ahead of time. As with trucks, trailer transport can take several days, depending on the distance to be traveled.

Transport your motorcycle or scooter by train

If you are looking fast decision, transportation by rail remains the best option. SNCF offers, for example, a very interesting service for transporting motorcycles or scooters by train.

This solution has many advantages: firstly, it is very cost effective. Transporting a motorcycle or scooter doesn't cost a fortune. It's also fast. Not content with being the cheapest on the market, it usually allows you to get a two-wheeled vehicle within 24 hours. If you send it today, you can receive it the next day. And to top it all off, it's practical. Your car can travel alone, without an accompanying person.

The only problem: the service is limited to certain cities in France. Indeed, if in the beginning there were about twenty destinations, today the train serves only 5 cities in the southeast, departing from Paris.

Transport your motorcycle or scooter by sea

Eh yes! You can also transport your motorcycle or scooter by sea. This solution is recommended for long distance transport, especially if your two-wheeled vehicle is thousands of kilometers from another continent.

Depending on the shipping and / or transport company, your two-wheeler may be transported either in containers or in a box... Please note that the first option is the most economical as the costs will be shared. This is also the most practical solution, since, as a rule, the owner of the container takes over all the administrative formalities. On the other hand, unless you pay someone else to pack the motorcycle, there is no guarantee that it will come out unscathed.

The second option may be more interesting, especially if you require a company specializing in the transport of your motorcycle... Many companies offer turnkey solutions that also allow you to free yourself from the usual formalities that can be very complex. However, you should expect to pay a high price for this.

Either way, don't expect your gear to arrive sooner rather than later. Shipping by sea can take several days or even weeks.

Transportation of a motorcycle by air

Finally, you have the option to transport your motorcycle or scooter by air. Most long haul flights take two wheels on board if they can fit in the hold.

You can also transport your motorcycle or scooter on larger planes. In the first case, as in the other, this is an ideal solution if your car is located on the other side of the world and you need it quickly. Depending on the distance, you can bring a motorcycle or scooter with you. in one, two or three days to the maximum. But beware, shipping costs can be particularly high.