Buying a motorcycle out of state can be exciting — maybe you found a great deal on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or even at an out-of-state dealership. But once you’ve sealed the deal, the big question becomes:
How do you get your motorcycle safely back to Brooklyn?
Here’s what to know about motorcycle delivery and transport if you’re bringing a bike into NYC.
🚚 Option 1: Use a Nationwide Motorcycle Shipping Company
You can hire a large motorcycle transport company to pick up the bike and bring it to Brooklyn.
Pros:
- Door-to-door service
- Some offer insurance
- Options for enclosed transport
Cons:
- Can be expensive for short distances
- Might not deliver directly to your Brooklyn apartment or garage
- Some won’t deal with tight NYC streets or walk-ups
🏍 Option 2: Rent a U-Haul and Do It Yourself
If the bike is under 500 lbs and you’ve got the time, you could rent a van or motorcycle trailer and make the trip.
What you’ll need:
- Ramp, wheel chocks, and soft straps
- A friend to help load/unload
- Parking permits or coordination for unloading in Brooklyn
Downside: it’s not always cheaper once you add gas, tolls, and your time — and if you’ve never tied down a bike before, it’s risky.
💡 Option 3: Use a Local NYC Motorcycle Transport Service (Best of Both Worlds)
If the motorcycle is already in New York — for example, shipped to a warehouse or location in Queens, New Jersey, Long Island, or even upstate — a local motorcycle transport service like MAD Transpo NYC can pick it up and bring it directly to your Brooklyn address.
Benefits:
- We’re familiar with tight Brooklyn streets and apartment drop-offs
- Licensed and insured
- We handle everything — you don’t lift a finger
- We use flatbeds and soft straps to protect your bike
- You can schedule pickups from a port, truck depot, friend’s house, or storage unit
🧾 Do You Need to Register It First?
Nope. You can get the bike delivered first — then handle DMV registration, insurance, inspection, and plates.
We suggest:
- Get insurance ready ASAP
- Have your bill of sale and title
- Head to a Brooklyn DMV once it arrives
📦 Common Places We Pick Up From:
- Motorcycle sellers in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts
- Craigslist sellers in Jersey
- Dealerships in Upstate New York
- Port drop-offs from international bike purchases
- Auctions like Copart or IAAI
✅ Get Your Motorcycle Delivered to Brooklyn the Right Way
Need help getting your new bike from out of state into Brooklyn?
MAD Transpo NYC specializes in:
- Motorcycle delivery from anywhere nearby
- Flatbed towing for motorcycles
- Local NYC motorcycle pickup and drop-off
📞 Call 929-265-0526
🔗 Get quote here
We’ll get your new ride home safe and sound.