| Heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and sport utility | | | | the correct hitch for the exact motorcycle make and |
| vehicles are not the only ones that can haul cargo. It | | | | model. Generally, 500 pounds is the maximum weight |
| may be hard to believe, but motorcycles can be | | | | limit that motorcycle trailer hitches can bear. |
| equipped with hitches as well. Motorcycle trailer | | | | Motorcycle trailer hitches usually use hitch ball and |
| hitches can be added to motorcycles to allow riders | | | | mount similar to those found on trucks. |
| to haul up to several hundred pounds of materials. | | | | Other motorcycle trailers are made to transport the |
| These are not the only type of motorcycle trailers | | | | actual motorcycles. These trailers attach to standard |
| available. Other trailers that attach to trucks are | | | | hitches found on many pickups. They are good for |
| designed to haul the motorcycles themselves. | | | | towing non-operational motorcycles or hauling the |
| Motorcycle trailer hitches can usually be attached to a | | | | motorcycle over especially rough terrain or over long |
| motorcycle without making any alterations on the | | | | distances. Some motorcycle trailers are large enough |
| motorcycle itself. They are often secured around | | | | to contain up to three motorcycles at once. The |
| existing parts of the motorcycle. These trailer hitches | | | | trailers are usually open air, meaning that they do not |
| are perfect for motorcycle riders taking a long cross | | | | provide cover or protection from the elements. |
| country trip that need to pack a large amount of | | | | Motorcycle trailer hitches allow riders to take |
| supplies. There are specific trailers made just for | | | | necessary supplies with them on long journeys. |
| motorcycles that attach to these hitches. Different | | | | Without a motorcycle trailer, it would be impossible |
| types of hitches are made specifically for use on | | | | for many bikers to take the items they need over |
| certain makes of motorcycles. To ensure that the | | | | the course of a trip along with them. |
| hitch will fit on the motorcycle, it is important to buy | | | | |