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I'm looking into getting a company vehicle.
I want something that would be as fuel efficient as possible and that can transport a motorcycle. (Plan is to get my bike down south once the winter hits :D)
I don't have experience transporting a motorcycle, so..

What should I get? andd
Can any pick up truck fit a bike at the back?

Cheers!
S
 
Need at least a 6.5 foot bed. Won't even know the bike is in the box when driving if secured properly. You will also need a ramp and some friends to load and unload it.
 
Please stay on topic with the posters questions people.
 
do you need a 4 seater? can you go with a regular cab 2 door 2 seats?
i think the chev colorado 5 cyl reg cab long box may fit but i think it may be discontinued now...old inventory or used searching.
if you want to bring your bike to a GM dealer fire me a pm, i know a salesman who will take the time to see if it will fit by helping you take the measurements.
actually, i kow a jeep/dodge slaesman who rides too and will gladly take the time for a serious buyer.

otherwise you will be looking into a chevy 1500..honestly.. i think the f150 is the best bang for the buck and i hate fords...if i could justify and afford a new chev 1500 4 door 4x4 and the gas to go with it ide scoop one up....they have 0% financing on them right now too..
 
Pretty much any pickup can get a bike on the back. If it has a smaller bed then you will have to leave the lift gate open and your rear wheel will be resting on it. Not the best idea but it will do. Getting one with a longer bed is ideal.

I was in the same boat as you last year, and after looking at all the different pickups, engines, towing capacity i went against a pick up and got a crv instead. I can tow my bike around whenver i'd like, and realistically its not that many times. The difference between a 4 cylinder 2.4 and v6/v8 fuel economy is out of this world.

Also for 16 bucks a day i can rent a low trailer form uhaul that makes loading and unloading a bike a breeze. A pickup on the other hand isn't that easy since most are pretty high up to get to the bed.
 
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Borrowed a friends F150 one day, filing it up $80 chug chug chug, $90 chug chug chug, $100 chug chug chug, , 120 chug chug chug. It just kept going! Its like an investment in the oil companies every time you stop for gas. No thanks, get yourself something small as mentioned. Trailers are dirt cheap on Kijiji.
 
Doesn't get any cheaper than this - 50 bucks in gas from here to grand Bend and back towing this with my honda Civic

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With the way gas prices are now and where they seem to be headed, I agree with the smaller work vehicle and a trailer.

ZX600 said:
Doesn't get any cheaper than this - 50 bucks in gas from here to grand Bend and back towing this with my honda Civic

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Is this home made?


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ZX600 said:
Doesn't get any cheaper than this - 50 bucks in gas from here to grand Bend and back towing this with my honda Civic

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ill take one that can put a seadoo next to the bike.

edit - crap...now ive gotta buy a seadoo...
 
Original poster has not stated new or used.

Pickup trucks - the only ones that are remotely "fuel efficient" are the 4 cylinder 2 wheel drive manual transmission models. Problem is that this drivetrain is usually only available with the base model contractor-special trim. (No cruise, no radio, no A/C, vinyl bench seat, etc.) If you are okay with that then Ranger, Tacoma, Frontier, Colorado/Canyon will get the job done. If you check off ANY options like automatic transmission, 4 wheel drive, bigger engine, etc then the fuel efficiency goes out the window.

If you have a place to put a trailer, or if you don't mind assembling/disassembling a "trailer in a bag" like ZX600 has, then a car towing a trailer is the more fuel efficient choice that doesn't force you to drive something miserable.

I tow an open trailer with a diesel Jetta.
 
Keep in mind that most passenger cars, like the Civic mentioned above, often have zero towing rating (I don't actually know what the rating on a new Civic is but it was an example). The car is perfectly capable of towing it and when sold in other countries they often have a 1000-2000 lb tow rating but the manufacturer does not list it in North America. So your warranty will be void if you put a hitch on most of these cars.

Will a bike fit in a Ford Transit? Seems like it would be way more efficient than a pickup.

A diesel VW car will get amazing fuel economy and have lots of torque which comes in handy for towing and their manuals are usually very durable.
 
You never stated what your area of work is, but I'm a contractor and carry heavy loads regularly. I bought a dodge 2500 5.9l cummins diesel, pulls like a train, gets 1200km/tank. Can't touch it with any other truck IMO. However if you don't need the size, maintenance can be pretty pricey. Self employment helps in this regard.
 
OP your looking at a company truck, your company or company supplied vehicle? I have company car, but I can pick whatever i want, I got an F150. 6.5ft box. V6 is "ok" on gas but the truck is very tall and its a long way up to lift/push a bike.
I find myself driving around looking for a small hill or ditch to make the incline less steep.
I use a trailer more often since its just easier to load.

Reason I ask about who's company is fuel efficiencies may not matter so much if it goes through work acct.
 
If you go for a new Jetta TDI make sure it's a manual transmission. The automatics aren't allowed to tow according to VW.
 
Does it have to be a pickup truck? I've been kind of looking at the Ford Transit Connect.
They look like they could almost accommodate 2 motorcycles in the back.
2.5L 4 cyl should be pretty economical to run. Plus it lends itself to company advertising.

Looks like one motorcycle is going to be a tight fit..

http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/01/10/ford-transit-connect-van-product-review/
 
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THIS is a pick-up truck

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Interior of the Transit is too short under 6 foot. I use a 2011 F150 Super Cab 3.7 with 6.5 boxl Milage on highway is 28-30 mpg. No issues except help loading and unloading unless you find a hump to back up too. As I said before you need a ramp.
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