Motorcycle Ramps & Ramp Systems

Discount Ramps offers high quality motorcycle loading ramps at affordable prices. These ramps are designed for bike styles, from custom cruisers to dirt bikes. These ramps help riders load a motorcycle or scooter efficiently and safely. Whether you're looking for single runner ramp, or a hitch mount carrier, find what you need today.

Types of Motorcycle Ramps: Full Width, Single Runners and More

Whether you're a weekend warrior or a professional racer, a bike loading ramp is crucial for taking care of your equipment. Our full width motorcycle ramps are an all-around solution that allows you to walk or ride your bike up the ramp into a truck bed. Motorcycle trailer ramps have the same width, but are designed for the lower height of flatbed trailers.

If you have a smaller cruiser or off-road motorcycle, a single runner motorcycle ramp is a compact option that involves pushing the bike up the ramp. Single runner motocross and dirt bike ramps are especially portable and can be easily stored in your truck bed once the bike is strapped down. Each style comes in several variations so you can choose the style that best meets your needs. Ensure you check the weight ratings before you buy to make sure the ramp will support your wheels.

Choosing a Safe Motorcycle Ramp Length for Pickup Truck or Trailer

Getting the right motorcycle ramp length the first time is essential for safe loading onto your truck or trailer. If your ramp is too short, the angle can get too steep and make rolling the bike up dangerous. For most pickups, you want a ramp that's at least 7' or 8' long, but longer ramps make loading even easier because they reduce the incline. When using a trailer, ramps can be shorter since trailers usually sit much lower than truck beds.

Before you buy, measure the height from the ground to your truck or trailer and look for a ramp that keeps the angle under 20 degrees. This will help prevent bottoming out and keep the tires firmly on the ramp. When in doubt, go a foot longer, especially if you have a lifted truck or plan to load heavy touring bikes. Always check the manufacturer's guidelines for recommended ramp lengths and never try to load your bike with makeshift materials. Taking a few minutes to size your ramp correctly will add years of safe, smooth load-ins to your riding routine.

How to Safely Attach a Ramp to Your Truck

Place the ramp's top plate or connectors directly onto the lowered tailgate on your truck.
Use the safety straps provided (or your own) to secure the ramp to a metal part of your vehicle. Never attach to plastic components.

Folding Ramps vs Single-Piece Ramps

For riders who need to take their ramps along, a foldable motorcycle ramp just makes sense. Their joints are engineered to withstand the same amount of weight as a single beam, although there is more of a pinch risk. Single-piece ramps will do the job, they're just a bit harder to fit in the back of a pickup truck, especially as the ramps the work best with the height of a pickup truck bed are usually longer than trailer ramps.

Steel vs. Aluminum Motorcycle Ramps

Aluminum ramps are always our recommendation because they are lighter than steel, and can easily support the weight of most motorcycle makes and models. They are rust-resistant, so work well in wet and salty climates, and the lighter weight means less effort to move around.
Steel ramps, in addition to their strength, tend to hold up better to dings and dents than aluminum, and are harder to damage. They're a great choice if you know the ramp will be used hard.

For more information, our resource center has a number of helpful articles such as How to Choose a Motorcycle Ramp and How to Load Your Motorcycle into Your Truck.