Your Dirt Bike loading ramp is one piece of equipment you simply can’t do without. Here’s a look at 6 of the best Dirt Bike Loading ramps available today.
Getting your dirt bike onto the back of a truck or trailer is pretty difficult without a strong loading ramp that can support the weight of your bike.
Most of the motorcycle loading ramps available are made of aluminum, which is strong and light, so it’s easy to lift them into place. Corrosion isn’t a problem either with aluminum.
In my 30 odd years of loading and unloading dirt bikes of all sizes, I’ve used everything from an old plank of wood to the aluminum folding ramps as reviewed here.
The big advantage of the folding motorcycle ramp is easy storage. They take up less room in your vehicle, and in your garage.
The most popular makes are Titan, Black Widow & Pit Posse. They have a proven track record of producing quality, durable ramps.
How to Choose a Loading Ramp
When choosing a dirt bike loading ramp, there are some things you need to consider. Obviously, it will also depend on the type of bike you are loading, and your vehicle tray height.
Top 3 Things to Consider:
There are 3 things that could be considered essentials when choosing a loading ramp:
1. The length of the ramp: They generally range from 7.5′ to 10′. The longer the ramp, the less the incline, so the easier it is to wheel your bike up the ramp.
2. The load capacity of the ramp: They generally range from about 500 pounds (227 kg) up to 1500 pounds (680 kg) for the larger street bike ramps. Your average full-size dirt bike weighs between 240 pounds (110 kg) up to about 370 pounds (170kg), so there’s a large safety factor built in there with the capacity of the ramp.
3. The width of the ramp: Obviously the wider the better. There is less chance of the bike coming off, and less chance of the ramp twisting and rotating if the bike goes off center.
11″ (280mm) is a pretty common width, anything narrower is getting a bit tricky for loading, and anything wider is a bonus.
Other features not critical, but a nice bonus:
- The spacing of the crossbars: Closer together is better. Some are serrated for better grip. The flat plate design usually has holes or grooves to give some traction, but it’s hard to say which is more rigid.
- Rubber coated attaching points: This is a nice feature to prevent scratching the tray of your vehicle, and help prevent the ramp slipping, which is the last thing you want when the bike is halfway up the ramp. A good safety feature.
- Arch design: The upper section of the ramp is curved slightly to help smoothen the transition when loading your bike, and increase the clearance under the bike.
- Tie-down strap: A good safety measure to keep the ramp in place while wheeling your bike up.
Quick Summary
Short of time? Here’s a quick list of the ramps reviewed here:
- Black Widow AFL-9012 Single Runner Motorcycle Ramp 750 lb – Best Value For Money
- Titan 10′ HD Wide 4-Beam Truck Loading Ramp 1500 lb – Best Outright
- Pit Posse PP2755 Motorcycle Folding Loading Ramp – 750 lb
- Fly Racing Curved Folding Ramp – 500 lb
- Black Widow AFP-9012 Single Runner Motorcycle Ramp – 750 lb
- Titan Ramps 10ft Aluminium Loading Ramp (120-SS) – 600 lb
When only the best motorcycle ramp will do: The Titan 10′ HD Wide Motorcycle Loading Ramp. More details below.
There are heaps of reviews on Amazon about all of these ramps and almost all are overwhelmingly positive. If you want to see what other customers are saying about them, click the links below each one.
I have provided alternative links where they are ‘currently unavailable’ on Amazon.
1. Black Widow AFL-9012 Single Runner Motorcycle Ramp
The Black Widow AFL-9012 is my pick for ‘value for money’. Black Widow is one of the leaders in motorcycle loading ramps. They have a wide range of ramps for all load capacities and budgets.
This ramp has all the features you are looking for. At just over $100, it is certainly ‘bang for your buck’.
Features
- Measurements: 7’5-1/4″ Long x 11-1/8″ Wide
- Weight capacity: 750 lb. (340kg)
- Material: Aluminum
- Folds in half for easy storage
- Serrated rungs for improved traction
- An arched design increases engine clearance and gives you smoother loading
- Rubber-coated finger-style attaching points prevent slipping and scratching your vehicle’s paint
Pros
- Folds to 45″ for easy storage
- Weighs only 17 pounds so it’s easy to handle
- Comes with a Tie-down strap to hold the ramp in place
Cons
- Can’t fault it
Currently Unavailable on Amazon. Refer Alternative Seller
2. Titan 10′ HD Wide 4-Beam Truck Loading Ramp 1500 lb
With 4-beam construction and 1500 pound load capacity, you never have to worry about the ramp withstanding the weight of your bike.
Length: At 10 feet the extra length makes the incline shallower and easier to wheel your bike up. Important if you’re loading something like a Harley Davidson.
Width: At 17.25″ you don’t have to worry about coming off the ramp, you can even ride your bike up this ramp. Buy 2 and load your Quad or ATV.
Sure, it’s more expensive than the lighter weight ramps in this review, but when you want the best of the best, this is it.
Features
- Measurements: 10′ Long (120″) x 17.25″ Wide – 4 Beam design
- Weight capacity: 1500 lb. (682kg)
- Material: Aluminum
- Folds in half for easy storage
- Heavy Duty serrated rungs 5/8″ diameter – average rung spacing: 4.25″
- An arched design increases engine clearance and gives you smoother loading
Pros
- A long ramp at 10′, makes it easier to roll the bike up a shallower angle
- Huge 1500-pound load capacity with 4-beam construction
- Folds to 60″ x 17.25′ for easy storage
- Extra wide making it easier to wheel up a heavy bike
- Safety straps included
Cons
- More expensive than lighter weight ramps
- Weight of 46 pounds is heavier than others, but this is a longer and wider 4 Beam ramp
3. Pit Posse PP2755 Motorcycle Folding Loading Ramp
The Pit Posse PP2755 is another loading ramp from a well-known and respected manufacturer. Pit Posse has a track record of 15 years of producing quality motorcycle equipment.
As with all Pit Posse products, you get a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty, which is a huge bonus, given that dirt bike ramps get a pretty hard life.
It’s hard to find fault with this ramp, the rubber attaching points and the tie-down strap are 2 safety features important for keeping the ramp in place when wheeling your bike up.
Features
- Measurements: 88″ (7′ 5″) Long x 11″ Wide
- Weight capacity: 750 lb. (340kg)
- Material: 6063 Aluminum
- Folds in half for easy storage
- An arched design that increases engine clearance and smoother loading
- E-Z grip rubber coated finger-style attaching points which prevent slipping and scratching your vehicle’s paint
Pros
- Folds to 46″ for easy storage
- Weighs only 16 pounds so it’s easy to handle
- Comes with a Tie-down strap to hold the ramp in place
- 5-year manufacturers warranty
Cons
- Would be good if the crossbars were a little closer together
Currently Unavailable on Amazon. Refer Alternative Seller
4. Fly Racing Curved Folding Ramp
Fly Racing is a well-known and respected Dirt Bike brand that has been around for decades producing quality riding gear and accessories.
The Fly Racing is a 7.3 foot/500 pound ramp that has rubber attaching points to help prevent the ramp from slipping, but it doesn’t come with Tie-down straps, so you will have to use your own.
At 500 pound capacity, it is the lowest capacity in this review but should be more than adequate for lighter weight dirt bikes.
If you are loading heavier street bikes you may be better off with a ramp of 750 lb or greater capacity.
Features
- Measurements: 88″ (7′ 4″) Long x 11.25″ Wide
- Weight capacity: 500 lb. (227kg)
- Material: Aluminum T7 High Tensile strength
- Multi-purpose ramp suitable for motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, garden tractors, and mowers
- Rungs have extruded surface grooves for additional traction
- Folds in half for easy storage, Folded height 6″
- An arched design that increases engine clearance and smoother loading
- Rubber-coated finger-style attaching points that prevent slipping and scratching your vehicle’s paint
Pros
- Hi-Tensile Aluminum
- Weighs only 18 pounds
Cons
- No Tie-down strap provided
- Low Weight Capacity
Currently Unavailable on Amazon. Refer Alternative Seller
5. Black Widow AFP-9012 Single Runner Motorcycle Ramp
The flat plate style design of this ramp makes wheeling the bike up a little smoother, as you’re not running over ladder-type rungs.
Another advantage of this design is that some people buy two of them, and use one ramp to walk on while wheeling the bike on the other.
The plate design is a lot easier to walk on than the rung type. This makes loading the bike a whole lot easier if your tray is extra high, as a lot are these days.
Features
- Measurements: 7.5-1/4’Long x 11-1/8″ Wide
- Weight capacity: 750 lb. (340kg)
- Material: Aluminum
- Plate-style surface with high-traction perforations
- Folds in half for easy storage
- An arched design that increases engine clearance and smoother loading
- Rubber coated finger style attaching points that prevent slipping and scratching your vehicle’s paint
Pros
- Weighs only 19 lbs
- Smooth plate surface easier for rolling the bike up
Cons
- No Tie-down strap provided
Currently Unavailable on Amazon. Refer Alternative Seller
6. Titan Ramps 10ft Aluminium Loading Ramp (120-SS)
The biggest plus for this ramp is the 10-foot length. It just makes wheeling your bike up that little bit easier. Being a Titan, you know the build quality is there.
The only downside is the 600-pound capacity, but this may not be a problem for you, depending on your bike. It’s still sturdy enough for a large dirt bike.
If you have a heavy street cruiser, you would be pushing it, but that is not what this ramp is designed for. It comes with a tie-down strap to keep it in place.
Features
- Measurements: 10’Long x 11.25″ Wide.
- Weight capacity: 600 lb. (272kg)
- Material: Aluminum
- Folds in half for easy storage
- Serrated rungs for improved traction
- An arched design that increases engine clearance and smoother loading
Pros
- A long ramp at 10′, makes it easier to roll the bike up a shallower angle
- Folds to 60″ for easy storage
- Weighs only 22 lbs
- Comes with a Tie-down strap to hold the ramp in place
Cons
- Only 600 pounds capacity which is quite low for a large ramp
The Verdict
There is a good selection of dirt bike loading ramps in the under $100 price range that are very similar.
In the 7.5′ length, 750-pound capacity category:
The Black Widow AFL-9012 and Black Widow AFP-9012 are in the under $100 price range within a few dollars of each other. The Pit Posse PP2755 being the only one just over the $100 mark.
The only standout difference between these three is the flat plate design of the Black Widow AFP-9012. Some may prefer the crossbar rung type design, but you can’t really say which is more rigid, the difference is so slight.
They all have the basic essentials you look for in a ramp, plus a few extras.
Best Value For Money: The Black Widow AFL-9012.
It’s not the cheapest but has everything you are looking for in a dirt bike loading ramp, and has heaps of 5-star reviews.
In the over $100 – 10′ length category:
The Titan Ramps are hard to beat.
In the lighter 600 pound range, the Titan Ramps 10ft Aluminium Loading Ramp (120-SS) has everything you are looking for. The 10′ length is the bonus, making the ramp incline lower, therefore easier to push the bike up.
The tradeoff is the lower capacity of 600 pounds, I assume because of the longer length, the leverage is greater, so the capacity is lower.
Best Outright: The Titan 10′ HD Wide 4-Beam Truck Loading Ramp.
When the load capacity is important because you may need to load a bike much heavier than a dirt bike, or you just want the most durable ramp available.
With a load capacity of 1,500 pounds, the 4-beam construction means the extra stress of the 10-foot length is not an issue.
Some people have purchased 2 of them and used them to load quads, ATVs, garden tractors, lawnmowers, or farm equipment.
If You Live In Australia
None of these ramps ship to Australia!?
If you are looking for the best motorcycle ramp made by a well-known and respected Australian company, you can’t beat Whipps.
Whipps have long been famous for their quality dirt bike accessories like bash plates, radiator guards, etc. To check out their range go to: www.whipps.com.au
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Is there a motorcycle loading ramp that has served you well that you can recommend? Please feel free to share your thoughts below.
Very thorough reviews on many different loading ramps and the pros and cons of each. If you can’t decide on one here on your site, you obviously don’t need one! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Terry. Thanks for your comments. There’s a huge range of folding aluminum loading ramps available these days, something for everyone’s needs. I’ve covered a wide range here to make choosing easier.
Thanks for dropping in. Greg
I can see how a ramp would certainly help get the bike on the truck.
Your reviews are really well written. Not much left out.
Couple of questions:
1) Can you ride the bike up the ramp or is it advisable to push it up?
2) If you are alone and the bike is heavy, would you recommend a 2nd ramp for you to walk up as you push the bike up?
3) I am guessing it would be pretty disastrous for a bike to fall off a ramp, are there any safety features to prevent that ever happening?
Thanks a lot and a great article.
Tim
Hi Tim. Thanks for your comments.
In answer to your questions:
1. The only ramp I’d be game riding the bike up is the Titan 10′ HD 1500 lb ramp because of its extra width of 17.25″.
2. Yes a second ramp is commonly purchased for this reason. A good one for this is the Black Widow AFP-9012 because of its smooth flat plate design, as opposed to the rung type crossbars. It’s easier to walk on.
3.The best safety features to prevent a fall are the tie-down strap and rubber attaching feet which prevent the ramp sliding sideways while wheeling the bike up. Most of these ramps have those features. To prevent the bike coming off, its always good to have someone on the other side to help you.
Thanks for stopping by.
Greg.
Hey there,
my friend is a true dirt bike die-hard fan and recently I have tried driving one of these things for the first time in my life and I have to say- I was absolutely blown away! We went outside of the city where there is a dedicated track for dirt bikes and also some cool offroad little roads! However, one of the issues we had with our experience is loading the bike itself into the trailer and we used some homemade loading ramp which honestly, was a hassle to use and was quite unreliable. This article came just in time as my friend is searching for some legit loading ramps for future trips. I truly appreciate these short, but very informative descriptions of each loading ramp. I found them to be very helpful! So far the best one in my eyes has to be Titan 10′ HD Wide 4-Beam Truck Loading Ramp 1500 lb, due to its long ramp, enormous weight capacity, great build quality as well as the presence of safety straps and more. Overall, it seems like a great package! Thanks for an amazing article, keep up the great work!
Hi Evald. Yes I agree, the Titan 10′ HD 1500 lb is an excellent ramp which is strong enough to handle even the heaviest bikes.
If your friend is looking to buy a ramp you could send him a link to this post, and it will help him decide. It will make life easier for him. I’ve used the home made plank of wood years ago and it is a hassle, you’re right about that.
If I can be of any help, please just let me know.
Greg
Visited your site and you did a very thorough review of many different loading ramps. Your site flows well too. Great job and keep up the good work. I would have to say, if I were looking for a loading ramp, I’m sure I could definitely find it on your site and make a purchase. Thanks.
Hi Terry. Thanks for your comments. I’ve tried to cover all bases with this review, there are so many to choose from. It makes it easier to decide when someone has done the ground work for you.
Thanks for stopping in.
Greg
Brilliant post ! as you can tell I’m a girl and I don’t know anything about these things but my brother bought a new bike and he doesn’t use anything to load it to the truck as you can tell is very heavy that he needs a second hand that’s why I think these ramps are very useful.
Your post helped me to choose, thanks for sharing this! my brother will be very happy if I give him one of these as a gift 🙂
Hi Mariem. If your brother has just bought a new bike and doesn’t use a ramp to get it onto the truck, then a loading ramp will certainly make life easier for him. He won’t need someone to give him a hand lifting, the ramps make it easy. Any of these would be suitable, it just depends on the size bike he has, and your budget.
Thanks for your comments, if there is anything I can help you with, just let me know.
Greg
You most certainly have covered a number of Dirt Bike Loading Ramps in your review and it made for a very informative and interesting reading for me.
It’s amazing what technology has done for making loading ramps a whole lot lighter and easily transportable. My guess is that the wooden ramps you used in earlier times must have been quite heavy if they were to be able to carry the weight of the dirt bike whilst loading it onto another vehicle or trailer. So the options of a lighter and probably stronger material make this task a lot easier to perform.
Thank you for the extensive effort you went to to provide even Pros and Cons on each ramp. This is very valuable in determining which one is best.
Edu
Yes things have come a long way in recent years with the wide range of lightweight folding aluminum ramps available today.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Greg
Hello Greg, I’m looking at buying a pair
of aluminium loading ramps for my 248 kg motorbike to put on my Ute which is about half metre off the ground, what would be the best to use a flat ramp or one with arch in it. They are both 340 kg rated each ramp and 231 cm long and 33 cm wide but one is arched what I am looking at. Flat one is Mechpro and arched is Maxi Trac don’t know if one is better than the other.
Cheer’s Gerald
Hi Gerald. If you’re loading a 248kg bike I’m guessing it’s a street bike, as that’s about twice the weight of a dirt bike. A street bike would have a lower engine clearance than a dirt bike so maybe you would be better off with a ramp with an arch in it. This would give you more engine clearance as the bike reaches the ute’s tray and a smoother transition at the top.
They both look pretty good ramps, I see that Mechpro also has an arched one, if you were considering going with Mechpro. Hope this is some help. Thanks for your thoughts.
Greg