What Hitch Weight Capacity do I Need for Hauling My 230 Pound Motorcycle on My 2020 Kia Sportage?
Question:
I have a 230 pound motorcycle I would like to hitch carry on my 2020 Kia Sportage. I see that the Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch, is 165 pounds. Could you confirm that I can not haul my bike in this manner?
asked by: Kay J
Expert Reply:
As far as the tongue weight capacity on hitches, every hitch has a specific rating. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13281, for example, has a maximum tongue weight of 525 pounds while the etrailer Hitch Receiver # e72TR has a maximum tongue weight of 675 pounds.
In addition, we need to consider the weight capacity of the motorcycle carrier itself. If you were looking at the Ultra-Fab Dirt Bike Carrier for 2" Hitches - With Ramp # UF48-979033, that has a max weight capacity of 500 pounds. Since this has the least weight capacity in comparison with the Curt and etrailer hitches, this is the weight capacity that you would abide by.
The complication rises when we look up the maximum tongue weight capacity rating of the 2020 Kia Sportage itself. From my research, the 2020 Kia Sportage can only accommodate only 220 pounds of maximum tongue weight. With this limitation, you will not be able to transport your 230 pound motorcycle with an accessory that uses tongue weight like the Ultra-Fab.
However, from my research, your vehicle has a maximum gross towing weight capacity of 1,653 pounds. To use this weight method with your motorcycle, I recommend the Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer # K2MMT4X6 (6 feet with ramp) or # K2MMT5X7 (7-1/2 feet without ramp capability). In addition to these, you will need a motorcycle chock (depending on the size of your tires). I went ahead and linked a page with our available wheel chocks.
Also, in addition to the chocks, you will need a wiring harness # 118698 if you do not already have one (in order to use the tail lights on the trailer). If you need a ball mount, I recommend the Curt Class III Ball Mount with 1-7/8" Ball - 2" Drop - 3,500 lbs # C45034. This kit comes with a hitch pin as well. For straps, I recommend the CargoBuckle Ratchet Tie-Down Straps w/ S-Hooks - 1" x 15' - 500 lbs - Qty 4 # IMF12636.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Class III Ball Mount with 1-7/8" Ball - 2" Drop - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- etrailer
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CargoBuckle Ratchet Tie-Down Straps w/ S-Hooks - 1" x 15' - 500 lbs - Qty 4
- Ratchet Straps
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- S-Hooks
- 4 Straps
- Manual
- 11 - 20 Feet Long
- 0 - 1 Inch Wide
- 1501 - 2000 lbs
- CargoBuckle
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Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer - 6' Long - 1,295 lbs
- Trailers
- Utility Trailers
- Platform
- 1295 lbs
- TIlt Bed Frame
- Cargo
- Wheeled Equipment
- 4W x 6L Foot
- Powder Coated Steel
- Detail K2
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Detail K2 Mighty Multi A-Frame Utility Trailer - 7-1/2' Long - 1,640 lbs
- Trailers
- Utility Trailers
- Platform
- 1640 lbs
- TIlt Bed Frame
- Cargo
- Wheeled Equipment
- 4W x 7L Foot
- Powder Coated Steel
- Detail K2
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Ultra-Fab Dirt Bike Carrier for 2" Hitches - With Ramp - 77" Long - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Motorcycle Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- Ultra-Fab Products
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