Features:

  • Hitch-mounted carrier for motorcycles, dirt bikes, and scooters with wheels up to 7.5" wide
  • Extra-long 72" loading ramp can be stored on the carrier when not in use
  • Includes a 5/8" hitch pin, anti-rattle device, and built-in adjustable wheel chock
  • Manufactured from steel with an aluminum track with a 600 lb. weight capacity
  • Designed for Class III or IV 2" hitch receivers
Black Widow SMC-600R Motorcycle Aluminum Hitch Carrier

I wanted this heavier capacity of hitch carrier to carry a greater range of bike sizes and not having to deal with a trailer. Packaging had a few delivery scars but the contents were complete. Instructions were in American English, clear and well thought out. All the materials were of heavy gauge and grade.What I didn't expect was that the aluminum carrier track is a heavy duty extruded channel not some bent sheet metal. Kudo to the UPS driver that hefted this thing the 50 yards to my front porch from the road. No assembly issues except for the 100 degree heat. Loading the scooter myself I had to use the motor to power it into the chock. I was able to pull it out of the chock gradually by tugging and using the front break to catch and maintain my rearward progress. There are some good youtube videos. Loading/ unloading the top heavy bikes and watching the bike suspension squirming around in my rear view mirror when on bumpy roads (that I don't get to see when on the trailer) will be a little unnerving until I get more confidence and familiarity. This scooter weighs 500 pounds as equipped and creates a different feel of the truck than a trailer and although not weighted down significantly for this half ton truck I may install some rear air shocks to keep the headlights out of the trees. At 100 lbs there was going to be a major case of dread manhandling it for use so I mounted some lightweight 12 inch pneumatic tires/wheels (for gravel and turf surfaces) to the rear tie down tubes with 1/2 inch bolts drilled through for axles. Moving to and from storage is now much less dramatic for your back. I think this would be a good kit option to offer by the manufacturer.

6000 mile trip behind me

I bought this to carry my 380 pound BMW 310GS out west. My first 100 miles were pretty sketchy (Michigan roads). After crossing through to Ohio, the roads improved and so did my confidence. Nearly 6000 miles later and 22 days of constant abuse, it held the bike perfectly. NOW I MUST ADMIT, I actually cut off about 5" from the tongue. Before I cut that off, the moment arm was too long and the bike bounced like it was on the end of a diving board. After I cut the steel tube and re-drilled the hitch pin hole, everything was much better. The bouncing was about half the original and felt much safer. I was going to do an FEA on the whole thing to find out when it would permanently yeild (bend), but I ran out of time before the trip. Hopefully the manufacurer performed one and used it to determine the actual safe load rating. Frankly, I can't imagine a 600 pound bike on it. I certainly would be a nervous man. Last, I added some magnetic tail lights to increase the safety factor. Without them, I don't think the vehicle tail lights are visible and that simply isn't safe for any long distance haul. All in all, I was happy that my bike didn't end up on the highway and made it home in one piece. (6000 miles!)

Hesitant at first, but now I'm 100% sold

So, I chose this over getting a trailer to haul my bike because trailers require a tag, have tires that can fail, and take a lot of room for storage. So advantage black widow As far as fitment, it was perfect on my Grand Cherokee. Your hitches tongue rating is normally 10-15% of max towing capacity. So if your vehicle can tow 6000lbs then you can use this without worry. My Jeep handled it beautifully. This carrier is very sturdy. I have no doubts after driving 6 hours with my 400lb baby hanging off the back. She stayed solid. I cringed at every pothole and bump but she never moved. Pros: easy assembly. Solid construction. Low loading height which makes for much easier loading/unloading. For a small bike like mine, I was able to do it solo Cons: the bike will block your tailights. I plan to add lights to mine for future trips. The ramp needs grip tape. 3m 2" grip tape for $11 solved that. The ramp in it's stowed position is noisy, but a couple of felt washers solved that. Not perfect, but absolutely deserves 5 stars for making bike transport an easy experience

Works as it should. Gsxr 750

I was unsure about this bike carrier. I put my GSXR 750 and drove 2.5 hours for a track day. No problems at all. When it's off, it takes about the same space as a bicycle leaning against the wall. Very easy for storage. I added magnetic trailer lights as my motorcycle blocks the truck brake lights.

Strong, Sturdy, Reliable

Perfect for my 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R. Holds the bike with ease. Very easy to assemble. It's 99lbs fully assembled and takes a bit of muscle to put it away and put back on but that is to be expected when it is made from high quality aluminum. I would suggest buying some Black gator grip anti slip tape (also found on Amazon) to add to the ramp. The ramp is a bit on the slick side. It makes it a heck of a lot easier to put the bike in gear and let it climb itself up and into place with slipping, or having to push and is completely worth the extra $20. Once in place and strapped down, the bike is completely secure. I have no worries that my 450lb bike is going to fall off. If your on the edge about buying this because it doesn't seem sturdy enough, you're feeling exactly as I did, but I'm glad I made the purchase and you should too.

I’ve taken a few difeeent bikes on mine. Impressed!

I have to admit I was not to optimistic about this thing. I travel a lot for work. I pull my fifth wheel all over. I don’t get many days off so when I do I try to ride as much as I can. I’ve had three different kinds of bikes on this thing and it’s done very well! I haul a bike behind my fifth wheel using my pick up to get me from location to the next. My fifth wheel pulls with no extra noticeable stress. It hauls great! I’ve owned this thing for around 2 years now. I’m glad I got it. I might be getting another one for my father in law to use behind his fifth wheel too.

Pay the extra money to get a quality unit

I tried the Harbor Freight one and wasn't willing to go around the block with it, let alone a road trip. This one is much heavier, which is a pain to install, but also much heavier duty. I had no problem driving 300 miles and about 50 miles on bumpy dirt roads. No sign of bending or flexing when I got home. I highly recommend a hitch extension to get the handle bars further away from a camper or canopy, preferably with a step up, I used Conner 1625370. I also recommend wiring it with trailer lights (no matter what brand you get the MX wheels block your taillights). I couldn't find a kit so I went to a trailer shop and kind of put one together. If you are handy enough to assemble the unit you can figure out how to put lights on it! I also saw one in a review where a guy put wheels on one end to make it easier to move around, I'm going to try to figure out something like that too at some point.

Great bike carrier for the money.

I don't usually write product reviews, unless I really like or really hate a product LOL. I wanted a bike carrier that was over the top sturdy so I could carry our Honda rebel around without having to worry about it. I would guess that it weighs about 350 fully loaded. The pros: this thing is over the top sturdy. Comparing this to our old bike carrier which worked just fine is no comparison at all. Since I bought this for peace of mind I'm really happy with what I have. However there are a couple things that some people might have issues with. Cons: this thing weighs about a hundred pounds 98 to be exact, and with the tire holder all the way out is 7 ft long. not an issue for me I actually like that it's oversized but it could be an issue for someone not prepared to lift a hundred pounds every time they want to put their bike rack on. Second, the bike ramp which is really long in my opinion, really isn't that sturdy. I would have much preferred a sturdy short ramp. I realize they made it that long because people push their bikes up onto the holder, I don't know who these people are however I just start the engine and let it get up under its own power. This is definitely not an issue for my 350 lb Honda but I definitely could see the ramp bending under an actual 600 lb bike though I think the carrier would hold it just fine. Finally, the only real concern I have is the hitch only goes into the receiver about four inches. I obviously am not an engineer, so I'm not saying it's unsafe but I would much prefer that it slides deeper into the receiver than that period. I even seen One reviewer who had just went ahead and drilled his own holes.

1600 Mile Trip

I just finished a drive from Monterey California to San Angelo Texas using the carrier to haul my son’s 2017 Thruxton on the back of my 2003 Tahoe. I read several reviews on several carriers before I decided to go with this one and I was still admittedly nervous about hauling his bike halfway across the country on a carrier. Many of the reviews I read addressed the packaging and the contents being loose or missing. The box that I received was in perfect condition and nothing at all was missing. I found the assembly to be quite easy. I did two things with the carrier before we used it and they were both based on other reviews. I added nonskid tape to the ramp and I moved the carrier forward in my hitch and drilled a new hole for the hitch mounting bolt. I could only move it forward about five inches and I can’t say for sure how much difference it really made but reducing a 450 pound lever even just a little bit made me feel better. I certainly didn’t lose anything by doing it. Before I went to California I tested the carrier with his 1980 Yamaha XS650. I loaded it by myself by having it in first gear and walked it up the ramp. I also unloaded it by myself. Loading the Thruxton with two of us was much easier but loading the Yamaha by myself wasn’t a huge deal either. We strapped the bike down using the four tie down points but also added a couple of other straps just for peace of mind. The first 100 miles or so were a little unnerving and we stopped several times to make sure everything was secure. The roads varied from nice flat highways to a handful of two lane bumpy/undulating roads. For the most part, I did the speed limit on the open highway but I did slow down within reason when the roads were less than ideal. We checked the bike at every gas/overnight stop and never had any problems. It remained solid the entire trip and there are no signs of any issues with the carrier. I would add that the front of the Tahoe was naturally a little “light” but I completely expected that with the weight of the bike and another 500 plus pounds of cargo inside. I used magnetic lights because the bike pretty much covered the Tahoe’s rear lights and I also mounted the license plate on the carrier just to avoid any issues with law enforcement. There is no doubt that it took some getting used to but the further we went the more confidence I had in the entire set up. I’d do it again without hesitation.

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After just finishing a 3500 mile cross country trip with this absolute UNIT, I feel confident to write my first ever review on Amazon. After reading some of the more lack luster reviews of this I definitely had my concerns.. some purchasers even had doubts of trusting this with a light weight bike.. but I choose to live dangerously, so under pressure of getting my precious 2011 fz8 home, I bit the bullet and bought it. After assembling this thing I believed all my worst fears had come true.. honestly this thing seemed squirrelly as anything but I had no choice and loaded up the bike anyways and sent it on my first 1200 mile leg. A lesser man may have given up after seeing this thing bottom out the suspension on my 4runner but like my dad said.. "you can't live your whole life being scared" In conclusion I would trust this thing with my first born. Your hitch is undoubtedly the weak link as I hit every bump and jump and scrape, and even through every sphincter clenching moment it pulled through every time. I had the stones to trust this thing in spite of every nerd who wouldn't give it a chance, and you should too.

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