Motorcycle lifts are used to elevate your motorcycle into the air for tasks like mechanical maintenance or detailing, eliminating the need to lie on the floor or crouch down. They’re also a must because motorcycles don't necessarily work with normal car jacks. There are two types of motorcycle lifts. The first is very similar to a regular car jack, only it has two elongated platforms where your motorcycle sits (as opposed to the single, smallish lifting platform you find on most car jacks). The second is a table lift which are full platforms allowing your bike to be lifted fairly high in the air.
Obviously the type of motorcycle lift you want to buy depends on a number of different factors. Since most people don’t have large, open garages with tons of available space, all the lifts on this list are the smaller, non-table varieties. All of these lifts can also hold at least 1000 pounds of weight, so you don’t have to worry about whether or not the lift you purchase will be able to hold your bike. Finally, each lift below offers some sort of manufacturer’s warranty.
Pitbull Standard Manual Lift
The Standard Manual Lift by Pitbull is the top motorcycle lift on this list because of the powder coating, solvent resistant lifting platform, and lifetime warranty. It also features tie down loops for enhanced safety.
Why it's best:
The Standard Manual Lift by Pitbull is the best motorcycle lift you can buy because of its multiple features. To start, it comes with a tie down capability using four loops when your bike is on the lift which solves leaking hydraulic fluid, one common problem that comes with motorcycle lifts. The frame of this lift is a fully welded "H" style which increases the overall durability by upping the lift capacity of the jack to 1,450 pounds.
Another really cool thing about this lift is the platform is coated in solvent-resistant rubber, so your bike won't get scratched, especially if it has a new paint job. Combined with the protective powder coating which increases the lifts durability, you'll see this jack is built to last quite a long time. The best part is this model includes a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty.
Rating:
OTC 1545 Motorcycle Lift
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J&S Jacks Motorcycle Lift Air
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