Can a Model X use a motorcycle carrier on the hitch?

[spoon]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but would a model X be able to use something like these:
https://www.discountramps.com/smc-600-motorcycle-hauler/p/SMC-600R/
https://www.discountramps.com/double-motorcycle-carrier/p/AMC-600-2/
?

 

[ThomasD]

I doubt it. What is the hitch weight of the X? You maybe better off with a trailer

 

[cypho]

Only if the motorcycle and carrier weigh less than 120 lb combined. I would think most motorcycles weigh more than that.

See page 99 in owners manual.

Carrying Accessories
The Model X towing package has a 2" hitch
receiver that can support an accessory carrier.
The hitch receiver is designed to support
vertical loads of up to 120 lbs (54 kg). When
carrying bicycles or other items on the Model
X hitch, always check to ensure that the
maximum weight is not exceeded. When
calculating weight, remember to include the
weight of the accessory carrier. For example,
assuming the carrier weighs 40 lbs, the
weight threshold is sufficient for carrying two
bicycles weighing approximately 40 lbs each,
or four bicycles weighing approximately 20
lbs each.

 

[spoon]

Awesome thanks!

 

[Monark1954]

I have a KTM electric ditt bike on the hitch. The weigth is as a 4 stroke ditt bike.
The battery is inside the car. - aprox 15 kg.

 

[spoon]

I have a KTM electric ditt bike on the hitch. The weigth is as a 4 stroke ditt bike.
The battery is inside the car. - aprox 15 kg.
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Wow awesome! Is the combined weight of all of that less than 54kg? Do you have a link for the carrier you have?

 

[Monark1954]

Wow awesome! Is the combined weight of all of that less than 54kg? Do you have a link for the carrier you have?

I hade these bicykle carrier. Yoy also need a "backcarrier" from mft. On top I had a aluminium ramp to fix the necessary width.
BackPower - mft transport systems | mit freude transportieren
mft is a German brand. Probably you can use other brands.

 

[GQelements]

I have a KTM electric ditt bike on the hitch. The weigth is as a 4 stroke ditt bike.
The battery is inside the car. - aprox 15 kg.
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Hi, new here, really hope to learn what % in range reduction do you see by carrying the moto on the back this way? Am about to buy my first EV but my favorite riding areas tend to be 60% of the total 'stated' range and it is really important to me to get back and forth on one charge... is it possible?

 

[Eskimo YoYo]

This one will hold up to 600lbs. Got it for the sur-rons

 

[DCGOO]

Hi, new here, really hope to learn what % in range reduction do you see by carrying the moto on the back this way? Am about to buy my first EV but my favorite riding areas tend to be 60% of the total 'stated' range and it is really important to me to get back and forth on one charge... is it possible?

The problem is, hitch receiver (the part that comes with the car), is rated to only carry 120 lbs vertical weight with no trailing axle. You will need a trailer to carry that load.

 

[Eskimo YoYo]

The problem is, hitch receiver (the part that comes with the car), is rated to only carry 120 lbs vertical weight with no trailing axle. You will need a trailer to carry that load.

What? Where did you read the receiver can only hold 120lbs weight?

 

[DCGOO]

What? Where did you read the receiver can only hold 120lbs weight?

Owners manual. Search for “towing.” Also don’t forget that includes the weight of the accessory itself. If the bike rack or whatever weighs 40 lb empty, you can only add 80 lb of cargo. It can support a TRAILER up to 5000 lb with a tongue weight up to 500 lb. if you have 20 inch wheels.

 

[buckets0fun]

What? Where did you read the receiver can only hold 120lbs weight?

The fixed version. Not the detachable… thing.