Distance – The greater the distance, the higher the motorcycle shipping cost. However, there are major exceptions. Suppose we ship your bike to a destination on a popular shipping route, like a city along Interstate 95 between New York and Florida. You may enjoy surprisingly low shipping costs because your bike travels in a fully loaded carrier. It’s more expensive for our customers and us to put a partially loaded truck on the road. Off the Beaten Path –Another factor that will increase motorcycle transport costs is if your destination is not on a main interstate route. There are the added expenses of leaving the interstate and traveling to an out-of-the-way destination. Bike Style – Some motorcycles have unique frames that prevent us from strapping them to our motorcycle transport carrier. Instead, they must be mounted and supported on special cradles to avoid scratches or damage. Bike Weight – We need to know the weight of your bike, too, to give you an accurate quote. We’ve heard stories of some motorcycle transporters giving you a quote without considering the bike’s weight, Then telling you the motorcycle transport cost is higher than you expected when you come to pick it up.