6 Best Dirt Bike Loading Ramps

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:

1. Black Widow AFL-9012 Single Runner Motorcycle Ramp 750 lb – Best Value For Money
2. Titan 10′ HD Wide 4-Beam Truck Loading Ramp 1500 lb – Best Outright
3. Pit Posse PP2755 Motorcycle Folding Loading Ramp – 750 lb
4. Fly Racing Curved Folding Ramp – 500 lb
5. Black Widow AFP-9012 Single Runner Motorcycle Ramp – 750 lb
6. 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

I’ve included this ramp even though it is not just a dirt bike ramp, this ramp will handle the heaviest street cruiser you can find.

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.