How to Carry a Small Motorcycle On the Back of a 2011 Kia Optima
Question:
Can I fit a Suzuki 80cc on a hitch cargo trailor? I do not know the exact weight or measurements of the bike
asked by: Bianca V
Expert Reply:
The largest cargo carrier we have that will work with your 2011 Kia Optima is the 20x60 Rola Packer Cargo Carrier part # 63155 which has dimensions of 47" long x 20" wide. The reason that this is the largest cargo carrier we have for your Optima is because they only offer class I trailer hitches for this vehicle, the Draw-Tite Class I Sport Frame Receiver Hitch part # 24965 or the Curt Class I Round Tube Receiver Hitch part # C11025.
The above class I trailer hitches then have a maximum capacity of 200 lbs . I looked up the weight of your Suzuki and found it to be 150 lbs wet. The carrier then weighs 44 lbs so your total (bike+carrier) is within the weight capacity specifications of the trailer hitch. However, the tongue weight capacity of your vehicle is likely less than that of the trailer hitch but the manufacturer doesn't specify an exact capacity. The bike is also going to hang off the cargo carrier surely but that's not to say you cannot secure it with some ratchet straps like the Ratchet Tie Down Straps w/ Storage Bag part # ETBMB-05852. You must check the tow capacity of your vehicle.
In short, it is NOT a good idea at all but is technically possible.
Products Referenced in This Question
20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 21 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 49 Inch Long
- Steel
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Ratchet Tie Down Straps w/ Storage Bag - 12' Long x 1-1/4" Wide - 830 lbs - Qty 4
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- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- S-Hooks
- 4 Straps
- Manual
- 11 - 20 Feet Long
- 1-1/8 - 2 Inch Wide
- 501 - 850 lbs
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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