I’m currently looking for a motorcycle trailer and after a short search I’ve realized that there are a huge number of different models, all with their own advantages and disadvantages. With this article, I’m trying to get an overview of the market and find the best motorcycle trailer for me.
Why actually a trailer? As the founder of the motorcycle route planning platform Kurviger.de, I used to plan my vacation trips as beautiful motorcycle routes. True to the motto, the journey is the destination. As a result, the journey takes a little longer, but you have a great experience throughout. If you want to go a little faster, you can also switch to “Fast & Curvy” mode. This favors bends from time to time, and a large part of the route then usually leads along main roads or freeways. You also get to know the areas along the way, such as the many German low mountain ranges, which in my opinion are underestimated by many as a motorcycling area.
Reasons for a trailer
For me, there are three reasons why a motorcycle trailer still makes sense. I would like to travel to more distant destinations in the next few years. I would like to do more off-road riding and I would like to spend a vacation with my family where I can always spend a day on the road with my motorcycle.
A trailer is ideal for more distant destinations if you have limited time. One of my dream destinations for the next few years is the Pyrenees. The journey from Germany can be mastered in one very long driving day. The journey is more likely to take a week on beautiful winding roads.
In my opinion, the trailer is particularly relevant for off-road riding. With a small enduro or trial bike with studded tires, longer distances such as to the Czech Republic or Romania (Enduromania) can only be covered sensibly with a trailer.

I was never actually looking for a motorcycle trailer. I don’t actually have space for a trailer and I didn’t have a car with a trailer coupling until now. I now have a suitable car. Renting a trailer is not flexible enough for me. I strolled around the EiLER stand at Motorradwelt-Bodensee and saw the COCHET UNO. I thought the concept was so ingenious that I slowly but surely made plans to buy a motorcycle trailer. In the following, I would like to describe my research so far and the pros and cons I have weighed up – just to start with, unfortunately I have not yet found the perfect solution.
My criteria for a motorcycle trailer
My requirements for the trailer are:
- 750 kg total weight
- Approval for 100 km/h (100 km/h approval)
- It must be possible to load and unload the motorcycle alone in a relaxed manner (this means that steep ramps in particular are out)
- (Bonus) Flexibly suitable for one or two motorcycles
- (Bonus) Tarpaulin or case to prevent the bike from getting wet and for a certain degree of theft protection
- (Bonus) Space for additional equipment, e.g. bicycle, tools, folding chair, etc.
Why the restriction to 750 kg? Firstly, I have a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 3.5 tons and no trailer driving license. With this constellation, I am at the limit of the permitted trailer weight. On the other hand, I don’t need a larger trailer either. I primarily want to transport one or two motorcycles, which is possible in this weight class. A larger trailer just gets in the way unnecessarily. Another tip: many trailers often have a permissible total weight of over 750 kg. However, these can usually be unloaded without any problems, no technical modification is necessary and the TÜV usually does this without any problems.
COCHET UNO (DUO)
As already mentioned, I thought the COCHET UNO was brilliant. The trailer is easy to lower and load and unload on its own. You can simply fold it up and stand it on end against the wall, so I could have found a place for the trailer in the garage. I really liked the build quality at the trade fair. I think you’ll enjoy the trailer for a long time.
What I don’t like so much is that you are limited to one motorcycle. This problem can be solved with the COCHET DUO. It has space for two motorcycles and currently costs around €3600.
The big advantage of the COCHET is that it takes up very little space. However, this also directly results in the biggest disadvantage: there is hardly any space for additional accessories, there is no tarpaulin or similar to protect the motorcycle. However, there is a bike holder, so you can also transport a bike. So if you don’t need any extra space on the trailer, the COCHET is certainly not a mistake.
The most important data on the COCHET UNO:
- Total weight: 600 kg
- Unladen weight: 140 kg (Note: Cochet states 140 kg, a reader contacted us, he weighed the trailer and it probably has an unladen weight of 167 kg)
- Loading area: 200 cm x 100 cm
- Price: from approx. 2600€
- Foldable and can be stored vertically
Airtrailer Mono Plus (Duo)
Whoever says COCHET must also say Airtrailer. After seeing the COCHET at the trade fair, I naturally looked into the subject a little more closely and quickly came across the Airtrailer. The concept is very similar to the COCHET and there is a version for one motorcycle and a version for two motorcycles. In terms of price, the Airtrailer is similar to the COCHET, Mono Plus for currently 3000€ and Duo for currently 3800€.
In my opinion, the most important difference between the Airtrailer and the COCHET is that the Airtrailer requires a height of 2.23 m in the garage for parking against the wall, whereas the COCHET requires significantly less. The Airtrailer also has an air suspension system that allows the pressure to be adjusted to the load. An air suspension system is usually softer than a traditional suspension system.
The most important data on the Airtrailer Mono Plus:
- Total weight: 600 kg
- Empty weight: 150 kg
- Loading area: 205 cm x 100 cm
- Price: from approx. 3000€
- Can be stored vertically, requires a height of 2.23 m
- Air suspension
Eiler Treiler
As I mentioned at the beginning, I got to know the Cochet UNO at the Eiler trade fair stand. That was in 2020, now it’s 2021 and Eiler has a specially developed trailer on offer, the Eiler Trailer. The Eiler trailer is available in both a 750 kg and a 1000 kg version. The 1000 kg version is more suitable for 2 motorcycles, while the 750 kg version is more suitable for 1 motorcycle. The Treiler is also available in an unbraked 500 kg version, which is significantly cheaper and is priced at the same level as the Cochet Uno.
Conceptually, the Treiler is very similar to the Cochet, foldable, lowerable and can be stored upright. The special feature of the Treiler is that it is available in a braked version. Braked trailers usually have better handling and the trailer does not “push” when braking. This can be an advantage for vehicles with a weak braking system or on long downhill gradients. Incidentally, the Eiler Treiler is made in Germany, but is also priced at € 3400.
- Total weight: 750 kg
- Empty weight: 170 kg
- Loading area: 214 cm x 111 cm
- Price: from approx. 3400€
- Braked
Vezeko MOTOVAN
My next interesting find is the Vezeko MOTOVAN. You can find these from around €1200 for one motorcycle and from around €2100 for two motorcycles, with additional brakes.
What I like about the MOTOVAN is that the technology is super simple. There isn’t really anything big on it, so nothing can break. It’s completely hot-dip galvanized, so nothing should rust. The trailer cannot be lowered, but has a very wide and flat ramp, so you can easily load and unload your motorcycle on your own. The axle is from AlKo, which doesn’t sound too bad at first.
The manufacturer Vezeko didn’t tell me anything at first, but experience reports on various Vezeko trailers from various motorcycle forums sound quite positive.
The most important data on the Vezeko MOTOVAN:
- Total weight: 750 kg
- Empty weight: 200 kg
- Loading area: 245 cm x 106 cm
- Price: approx. 1200€
- Simple technology
Vezeko Husky
After the Vezeko MOTOVAN, I came across the Vezeko Husky. This is a drop-down trailer (low loader) with a normal loading area. In contrast to the other models mentioned here, this is not a special design, similar trailers are available from many other manufacturers such as Humbaur, Unsinn or Stema. I found an offer for the Vezeko Husky with tarpaulin for approx. 2200€ that fits the budget.
The great advantage of this design is that many manufacturers offer various options, such as tarpaulins, side walls and loading areas of different sizes. In addition, these trailers can also be used relatively easily for other purposes, be it gardening or moving house.
The disadvantage of this design is the significantly higher space requirement, as you can’t simply place the trailer against the wall. If you add a tarpaulin or even a case, the weight of the trailer increases significantly. This means that you may only be able to transport one motorcycle with a permissible total weight of 750 kg.
As the trailers are available in different sizes, you could also go for one with a total weight of more than 750 kg. In this case, however, you should find out more about the driving license regulations. Depending on the towing vehicle and driving license, it may not be possible or you may not be able to get a 100 kg license. Everyone has to decide for themselves, I am currently bound to the 750 kg. In my case, I wouldn’t be able to take another motorcycle with me, and I wouldn’t have much space for additional equipment.
The most important data on the Vezeko Husky:
- Total weight: 750 kg
- Unladen weight: 300 kg
- Loading area: 240 cm x 126 cm
- Price from approx. 2200€
- With tarpaulin
- Due to the width, only for one motorcycle or two small motorcycles
- Relatively high unladen weight, presumably due to the V-drawbar and the hydraulics for lowering
Unsinn AS
The Unsinn AS is very similar to the Vezeko Husky, the biggest difference is that the AS trailer does not have hydraulics for lowering but a lever system. Instead of a V-drawbar, a tubular drawbar is used, which is normally somewhat lighter, but usually offers somewhat less stability, although it is questionable whether this is noticeable with the low weight of 750 kg. On the other hand, the nonsense is lighter and wider and should therefore be suitable for two motorcycles. There is also the option of attaching a tarpaulin to protect the motorcycle.
The most important data on the nonsense AS:
- Total weight: 750 kg
- Empty weight: 230 kg
- Loading area: 260 cm x 155 cm
- Price from approx. 2300€
- With tarpaulin
- Due to its width and low weight, the trailer should be suitable for two motorcycles
- Possibly lower stability due to the tubular drawbar
- Mechanical lever system, possibly uncomfortable (I haven’t tried it live yet), but probably not susceptible as purely mechanical, no hydraulics
Conclusion
So far I haven’t been able to find the perfect trailer for me. I’m leaning slightly towards the Unsinn AS or a similar design, as I really like the tarpaulin option. There might also be some space on the tarpaulin for a Kurviger logo, which I would really like. I really like the option of using a trailer as a pack mule for one or two transports, then you don’t need an extra trailer. On the other hand, the MOTOVAN would actually be enough for me and would be much cheaper. For both options, however, I would first need a parking space or have to move the trailer regularly. The COCHET or Treiler would still fit in my garage. That’s a really difficult decision. Due to the restriction to 750 kg, larger trailers are unfortunately out of the question for me.
I hope I have been able to help you with my considerations and perhaps give you one or two ideas.
A note in passing: I have researched the information to the best of my knowledge and belief, but of course there is no guarantee.