On average in New Zealand to transport a motorbike for about 800km could cost between $300 and $600. For shorter trips, it could cost about $160 to $350. Also, price greatly increases if you are transporting a motorcycle between New Zealand's islands.

What type of motorcycles can be transported?

Our motorcycle transport companies move just about every type of vehicle - Standard, Sportbike, Cruiser, Touring, Adventure, Off-Road, Scooter etc.

How is a Wise Move motorcycle transporter partner vetted?

All Wise Move motorcycle transporters must submit an identity document and verify their phone number and email address. Customers publish reviews after booking completion keeping it all accountable and respectful.

Does Wise Move provide motorcycle transportation insurance?

Each Wise Move motorcycle transportation company partner has its own insurance policy and details of which is stated on their profile.

KNOW-HOW

How to prepare your motorcycle for transport

It’s essential that you discuss your requirements with your motorbike transport company ahead of the delivery. Most of our movers on Wise Move are happy to transport any kind of bike in any condition, with or without accessories as long as everything is stipulated in the delivery request you post on our platform.

All of our bikes are delivered door-to-door where possible too, but if you know that the destination is hard to get to for larger vehicles, just let your driver know in the specifications and they’ll work with you to find a new drop-off spot.

Our pros always take everything into consideration when ensuring the safety and wellbeing of your bike. They take great pride in their work, getting your motorcycle from A to B without a scratch.

To help you get your bike wrapped and set for the big move, we’ve come up with several guidelines for motorbike transport preparation:

Carry out an inspection—before you even thinking about preparing your bike, have a thorough inspection over all parts of the motorcycle. This means you can spot any loose or unstable parts before it gets wrapped up, helping to prevent any problems while the bike is on the road.

Do a thorough clean—giving your bike an in-depth clean before it gets shipped off is a great way of getting a full idea of any defects, scratches or dents ahead of its departure. This is handy because in the unlikely event any damage is incurred over transport, you’ll be able to spot it right away.

Make a record of any issues—once you’ve inspected and cleaned your bike, it’s a good idea to get a dated record of its condition so you and the moving company can track any new problems. Take pictures to cover the physical appearance of the bike, and write down issues of a mechanical nature.

Remove any extra items—if there are any possessions or removable items on your bike, such as decorations or saddlebags, be sure to take these off pre-transport because your mover may not be responsible for these during the drive.

Ensure your bike is road-worthy—once your bike arrives at its destination, it may need to be ridden to the final drop off. You’ll want make sure the tires are properly inflated and that the tank has around a quarter of fuel – don’t fill it all of the way up as this will add excess weight for transport.

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When transporting a motorbike across country, you’ll want to know that the motorbike movers you choose are professional, safe and reliable – in other words, you’ll want the best motorcycle movers in the business to get your bike to where it needs to be.

At Wise Move, we’re here to match bike riders up with leading motorcycle transport companies and independent professionals on our online marketplace, the first of its kind in New Zealand. Whatever motorbike you need delivering, whether it’s a sport bike, an adventure bike, a touring bike, an off-road bike, a cruiser or a scooter, our movers are here to help.

The way it works is as simple as it gets – you create a delivery request for our platform and we’ll take that delivery request and match it up with the motorbike movers who best suit your needs and travelling location. They’ll get the opportunity to send you budget-friendly quotes for your custom – most are already headed towards your destination anyway, so there’s more incentive for them to send more competitive quotes!

Don’t take any chances with your bike – go with Wise Move to get access to the top-rated motorbike transport movers in New Zealand!

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