The first MotoTote carrier was introduced in 1998 with a straightforward, heavy-duty design built around function and durability. It featured a more traditional steel construction and proudly carried the original MotoTote branding. While heavier and less refined than later generations, it established the foundation for what MotoTote would become — a dependable motorcycle carrier built for real-world hauling.

In 2004, MotoTote released an updated generation designed to better support the growing range of modern sport bikes and motorcycles. The carrier featured strengthened beam construction, improved functionality, and refinements that made the system easier to manufacture and ship. This era marked an important evolution toward a more versatile and user-friendly design.

The launch of the MTX series in 2009 completely changed the direction of MotoTote. Built around a modular platform-and-components system, the MTX carriers introduced a more serviceable and adaptable approach to motorcycle hauling. The MTX platform became the backbone of the modern MotoTote ecosystem.

MotoTote launched the Max and Max+ series — the most advanced carriers in company history. Built on over a decade of proven MTX experience, the new platform focused on maximum stability, lighter weight, and improved manufacturing quality through closer partnerships with domestic and international suppliers.

As electric bikes became heavier and more capable, traditional bike racks struggled to keep up. So MotoTote developed one of the first heavy-duty hauling solutions purpose-built for the evolving e-bike market: the MotoTote Mini.

Built with motorcycle-grade stability, the Mini was designed to carry one bike up to 200 lbs or two bikes up to 350 lbs total.

As riders looked to haul more than one motorcycle at a time, MotoTote expanded its lineup with dual carriers built from the Max and Max+ platforms — the strongest and lightest designs we had created to date. By adapting these proven heavy hauling systems into dual configurations, we delivered maximum confidence, stability, and strength for transporting two motorcycles at once.

In 2023, MotoTote expanded beyond carriers by developing our own line of tie-downs and accessories designed specifically for hauling motorcycles with a hitch carrier. Products like the innovative TireSling introduced new ways to improve stability and security, while a growing ecosystem of accessories further refined the hauling experience for riders everywhere.

MotoTote continues to innovate by developing new mechanisms, fold-up systems, and smarter hauling solutions designed around real rider needs. At the same time, we are focused on making our carriers more modular — creating adaptable systems that work with a growing range of parts, accessories, and hauling scenarios for greater flexibility on and off the road.