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The best motorcycle tie-down straps for most riders are the Pro Taper set: 84-inch, 1.5-inch-wide nylon straps with a swivel carabiner base hook that stops them twisting or unhooking, a non-slip cam buckle and a soft handlebar strap, with nearly 60 owner reviews on RevZilla. The BILT FACTORY Carabiner straps are the budget pick with the same wide 1.5-inch webbing, Rhino USA ratchet straps suit heavy bikes with a 1,736 lb working load limit, and PowerTye Soft-Tyes protect your bars and paint.
Quick picks
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Best overall
- Type
- Cam buckle, swivel carabiner
- Size
- 84″ x 1.5″
- Listed price
- $49.99
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Best budget
BILT FACTORY Heavy Duty Carabiner
- Type
- Cam buckle, carabiner
- Size
- 7 ft x 1.5″
- Listed price
- $24.99
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Best for heavy bikes
- Type
- Ratchet, S-hooks
- Size
- Check listing
- Listed price
- Check listing
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Best soft ties
- Type
- Soft loop
- Size
- 1″ x 12″
- Listed price
- $7.95
Motorcycle tie-down straps compared
| Straps | Type | Size | Rating (as listed) | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Taper | Cam buckle, swivel carabiner | 84″ x 1.5″ | 1,200 lb straight tension strength | $49.99 |
| BILT FACTORY Carabiner | Cam buckle, carabiner | 7 ft x 1.5″ | Check listing | $24.99 |
| Rhino USA | Ratchet, S-hooks | Check listing | 1,736 lb working load limit | Check listing |
| PowerTye Soft-Tyes | Soft loop | 1″ x 12″ | 400 lb rated assembly | $7.95 |
Details and prices are from RevZilla’s listings at the time of writing.
Cam buckle vs ratchet straps
Cam buckle straps are quick to tighten by hand and hard to over-tighten, which makes them popular for dirt bikes and lighter bikes. Ratchet straps apply more force and suit heavy cruisers and touring bikes, but it’s easy to over-compress the suspension or crack plastic, so tighten them carefully. Either way, use soft ties around the bars or triple clamp so metal hooks never touch your bike.
Straps work best with the front wheel held in a chock, so the bike stands upright while you tighten everything. See our picks for the best motorcycle wheel chocks.
The best motorcycle tie-down straps
1. Pro Taper: best overall
Pro Taper’s straps use a spring-loaded, swivel carabiner base hook that stops them twisting or coming unhooked in awkward spots. The 84-inch by 1.5-inch nylon straps have 1,200 lb straight tension strength, an industrial-strength non-slip cam buckle, a soft handlebar strap and Velcro to secure the loose ends.
Who it’s for: dirt bike and street riders who want quick, reliable straps.
2. BILT FACTORY Heavy Duty Carabiner: best budget
These 7-foot straps come in pairs, with a steel carabiner clip and a rubber-coated wide-gap hook. The integral soft strap wraps bars or frame tubing, and the 1.5-inch (38 mm) webbing is wider than standard tie-downs. RevZilla lists them at $24.99.
Who it’s for: riders who want carabiner security without the premium price.
3. Rhino USA Heavy Duty Ratchet: best for heavy bikes
Rhino USA’s ratchet straps have a 1,736 lb working load limit, double-diamond stitching, S-hook clips, padded handles and Velcro straps to manage loose ends, and they come with a storage bag. Rhino says they’re lab-tested in the USA.
Who it’s for: cruiser and touring riders hauling heavy bikes.
4. PowerTye Soft-Tyes: best soft ties
PowerTye’s Soft-Tyes are 1-inch by 12-inch loops of 4,500 lb test nylon webbing with double security stitching and a 400 lb rated assembly. The short length suits thick bars or tight spaces where hooks won’t fit. They’re sold in pairs and made in the USA.
Who it’s for: anyone strapping a bike; use them with any straps.
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