Motorcycle shipping done right.
Door to door pickup for Harleys, sport bikes, cruisers, and trikes. Enclosed trailers, soft tie downs, and live GPS the whole way.
Vehicle Shipping, Priced in 30 Seconds.
Instant quotes, vetted carriers, dispatched in 24 hours , anywhere in America.
Built for bikes, not an afterthought.
Most auto transport brokers treat motorcycles like a small car. They are not. A bike has a center of gravity that wants to fall over, fairings that crack on a rough strap, and chrome that scuffs the second a ratchet touches it. We dispatch carriers who own bike chocks, soft tie kits, and wheel cradles, not guys figuring it out on the fly.
Whether you are moving a Road Glide to Florida for the winter, sending a vintage Triumph to a buyer in California, or relocating your weekend Ducati across the country, we route the load through carriers who run motorcycles every week. Enclosed is the default for most shipments. Open multi bike trailers are available for shorter runs and tighter budgets.
Pickup is at your house, your dealer, or your storage unit. Drop off is wherever you say. No terminals, no waiting at a freight yard, no riding it through traffic to make a deadline.
Why riders use Whipshipper
Plain English service from people who actually know bikes.
Soft tie down, every time
Straps go through the triple tree or bars, never around the frame or fairing. Wheel chock up front, soft ties at four points.
Enclosed is the default
For anything over $8,000, anything chrome heavy, or anything you ride yourself, we route enclosed. No rocks, no rain, no road grime.
One rider, one bike, one carrier
We do not let your bike sit at a terminal waiting for a truck to fill up. Pickup window means pickup window.
Insurance that covers the bike
Every carrier we book carries cargo insurance with motorcycle coverage included. You see the policy before pickup.
Built for big tours
Sturgis, Daytona, Laconia, we move bikes to and from every major rally. Book early, the lanes fill up fast.
Live GPS the whole way
Open your dashboard, see the truck on the map. No more calling dispatch every two hours.
Enclosed vs open for bikes
Two real options. Pick the one that matches what the bike is worth to you.
Enclosed trailer
- Solo or shared with two to four other bikes
- Soft tie down, wheel chock, no contact with other vehicles
- Climate controlled options for vintage and show bikes
- Recommended for any bike worth more than $8,000
- Recommended for chrome, custom paint, fairings
- Lift gate loading, no ramp angle stress
Open multi bike trailer
- Shared trailer, four to eight bikes per load
- Soft tie down, wheel cradle, weather exposure
- Best for dual sport, dirt bikes, daily ride cruisers
- Lower cost, faster availability on common lanes
- Not recommended for show bikes or fresh paint
- Ramp loading, watch low pipes on slammed customs
Bikes we move every week
Real volume on real lanes.
Prep your bike like a pro
Ten minutes before the carrier shows up saves you a lot of headaches.
Fuel down to a quarter tank
Carrier rules. Less fuel means less weight and less leak risk in transit.
Disable the alarm
Vibration on a moving trailer trips bike alarms. Disarm it or pull the fob fuse.
Fold the mirrors
Mirrors are the most common scuff point. Fold them in or remove them and bag them.
Document everything
Walk around with your phone. Photo every panel, the dash, the seat, the wheels. Timestamp matters.
Lock the forks
Steering lock on, bars centered. The carrier will load it, you do not need to ride it up.
Pull loose gear
Saddlebags, GPS mounts, phone holders, anything that rattles off. Take it home with you.
How it works
Four steps from quote to delivery.
Get a quote
Plug in pickup, drop off, year and model. Quote in 30 seconds.
$99 deposit locks the rate
Lock the carrier rate. Balance is paid on delivery, cash, card, or wire.
Carrier picks up
1 to 3 day window. Driver calls 2 hours out. Inspection, load, sign the BOL.
Track and receive
Live GPS. Driver calls when 2 hours from drop off. Final inspection, balance paid, done.
Motorcycle shipping rates
Real ballpark numbers. Your exact rate depends on the lane and the season.
| Distance | Open Transport | Enclosed Transport | Transit Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 500 mi | $350 to $550 | $550 to $850 | 2 to 4 days |
| 500 to 1,000 mi | $500 to $750 | $800 to $1,200 | 3 to 5 days |
| 1,000 to 2,000 mi | $650 to $950 | $1,100 to $1,600 | 5 to 7 days |
| 2,000+ mi | $800 to $1,300 | $1,400 to $2,100 | 7 to 10 days |
Estimates only, your exact rate comes from the live carrier load board. Get an instant quote at the top of the page for real numbers.
What customers say
Verified shipments. Real names. Real routes.
“Shipped my 2019 Road Glide to Sturgis enclosed. Driver knew bikes, soft ties, wheel chock, the whole deal. Showed up clean and on time.”
“Vintage Triumph going to a buyer in Maine. Enclosed, blanket wrapped, zero damage. Buyer was happy, I was happy.”
“Dual sport KTM on an open trailer to Colorado. Cheaper than I thought, picked up the next day. Did exactly what they said.”
Frequently asked questions
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