London motorcycle tows on flatbed with wheel chock and soft-tie system run $120 to $220 base for city calls, plus per-kilometre pricing. That is roughly $20 to $40 above a standard passenger car tow because the equipment is bike-specific. For inter-city runs (London to Toronto dealer, London to Muskoka), ask about flat-rate long-distance pricing.
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Motorcycle Towing · London
London Motorcycle Towing, Flatbed with Wheel Chock and Soft-Tie Straps
London motorcycle towing handles every type of two-wheeled transport, Harley-Davidson cruisers, Honda Goldwing tourers, Yamaha and Kawasaki sport bikes, BMW adventure bikes, dual-sports and dirt bikes from track or trail. Soft-strap loading on a flatbed-only rig, never wheel-lift, never chain, so chrome and fairings stay safe. Front-wheel chock plus motorcycle-specific tie-downs every time.
- Soft-strap loading, no chain damage
- Cradles for sport bikes and tourers
- Dual-sport and dirt bike capable
Bike-safe transport
How London Motorcycle Towing Protects Bikes During Load
Motorcycles need three things a car tow does not: a wheel chock to lock the front wheel upright during ramp climb, soft-tie straps that pull the front forks and handlebars evenly without scratching chrome or paint, and slow winch speed so the bike does not shift or drop on the deck. The London operator arrives with a dedicated flatbed that has the chock permanently mounted, plus 4-point strap system.
For sport bikes with aftermarket fairings or custom paint, request the padded-chock upgrade to avoid abrasion on plastic bodywork. Harley touring bikes with saddlebags and hard cases load without removal, the operator works around them. Adventure bikes with pannier boxes tie down through the frame pucks rather than the accessory racks. Trikes and sidecars fit on the deck with the same soft-tie system but need a wider strap span.
Post-crash motorcycle recovery is different from a mechanical breakdown. If the bike went down and body panels or forks are damaged, accident recovery uses the same flatbed approach but with extra care around bent parts. For long-distance runs (London to Toronto for dealer service, London to a Muskoka riding weekend), ask about flat-rate long-distance which drops the per-kilometre cost significantly.
Motorcycle flow
How Your London Motorcycle Tow Call Actually Runs
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Confirm bike and breakdown
Tell the operator the make, model, type (cruiser, sport, dual-sport, dirt), what's wrong and where you are. The right bike-specific equipment rolls based on category.
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Hear the motorcycle quote
London motorcycle towing pricing sits at the light-duty end. The operator quotes the rate range and arrival window before any rig rolls.
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Soft-strap loading on flatbed
Operator arrives with a flatbed configured for motorcycles, front-wheel chock, soft straps, no chains. Bike loads upright; cradle used for sport bikes with low fairings.
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Bike delivered without damage
Drop-off at your home, mechanic, dealership or other destination. Operator confirms no scrapes or fairing damage before unloading. Payment options confirmed up front.
Bike-safe transport
How London Motorcycle Towing Protects Bikes During Load
Motorcycles need three things a car tow does not: a wheel chock to lock the front wheel upright during ramp climb, soft-tie straps that pull the front forks and handlebars evenly without scratching chrome or paint, and slow winch speed so the bike does not shift or drop on the deck. The London operator arrives with a dedicated flatbed that has the chock permanently mounted, plus 4-point strap system.
For sport bikes with aftermarket fairings or custom paint, request the padded-chock upgrade to avoid abrasion on plastic bodywork. Harley touring bikes with saddlebags and hard cases load without removal, the operator works around them. Adventure bikes with pannier boxes tie down through the frame pucks rather than the accessory racks. Trikes and sidecars fit on the deck with the same soft-tie system but need a wider strap span.
Post-crash motorcycle recovery is different from a mechanical breakdown. If the bike went down and body panels or forks are damaged, accident recovery uses the same flatbed approach but with extra care around bent parts. For long-distance runs (London to Toronto for dealer service, London to a Muskoka riding weekend), ask about flat-rate long-distance which drops the per-kilometre cost significantly.
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Other London Bike & Specialty Transport Services.
When the call extends beyond standard motorcycle pickup, flatbed for AWD or EV passenger vehicles you also own, accident-scene coordination after a collision, or after-hours emergency on a weekend ride. Browse the full London towing services list.
Flatbed Towing
When the alternative is a passenger vehicle that also needs flatbed, AWD, EV, lowered or damaged car instead of a bike.
Learn moreStandard Towing
When you have a car instead of a bike to tow, daily-driver wheel-lift handles cars, SUVs and pickups.
Learn moreAccident Recovery
When the motorcycle was in a collision with rider injury or vehicle damage. Insurance-direct billing applies.
Learn more24/7 Emergency
When the motorcycle breakdown is right now, after-hours or on a weekend ride. Live operator routes the closest bike-rated rig.
Learn moreMotorcycle FAQ
London Motorcycle Towing Questions, Answered by Local Dispatch
What London motorcycle towing costs, how the wheel chock and strap system protects paint and chrome, and what special handling applies to sport bikes, cruisers, adventure bikes, and trikes.
The dedicated flatbed has a permanently-mounted front wheel chock that catches the front tire and holds the bike upright during ramp climb. Four soft-tie straps go around the front forks and rear frame (not the handlebars or seat), pulling tension evenly. For custom paint or sport-bike fairings, ask on the call about padded straps and chock covers to avoid abrasion on plastic bodywork.
Yes. Touring bikes with hard saddlebags, top cases, and windshields fit on the flatbed without removing accessories. The operator works around the bags for the tie-down. Batwing fairings on Road Glides and full dressers likewise stay on. Confirm on the call which model so the operator arrives with the right chock size and strap length.
Sport bikes with race-plastic bodywork or expensive custom paint use the padded chock and strap system to avoid abrasion. If your bike has clip-on bars, the operator ties to the frame pucks rather than the bars. Ask specifically on the call about custom paint protection, and confirm the bike make and model so equipment matches.
Yes. Post-crash bike recovery uses accident recovery flow: OPP or London Police coordinate scene safety, the operator arrives, and the flatbed loads the bike using the same chock and soft-tie system with extra care around damaged panels or bent forks. Insurance-direct billing works if your policy covers roadside events.
★★★★★
Yamaha sport bike dead at our condo lot. Soft-strap rig arrived in 45 minutes. No fairing scuffs, no lever marks. Quote on the call held.
London · Inner city
★★★★★
Honda Goldwing lost a coil pack on a Sunday group ride. About 75 minutes to reach us given the highway distance. Loaded carefully, towed back to the dealer in London.
London · Suburb
★★★★★
Harley Road King dropped its drive belt on a Saturday day-loop ride. About 60 minutes. Soft-strap loading, no scratches on the chrome, towed back to my home garage.
Masonville
★★★★★
BMW adventure bike took a frame fracture mid-trail. Walked it out to trailhead parking. Operator arrived in 80 minutes, loaded without further chassis stress, towed to my dealer.
London · Suburb
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Motorcycle Down in London? Call (519) 914-3677
Harley dead in a Byron garage, sport bike overheat on Wellington Road, adventure bike drop off Highway 402, trike breakdown after a Wortley Village ride? London motorcycle dispatch rolls a flatbed with a mounted wheel chock and soft-tie straps.
Bike-safe flatbed, padded chock available, insurance-direct billing. Call (519) 914-3677 for cruiser, sport, adventure, or trike.