• The towing motorcycle must exceed 125 cc engine capacity.
• The trailer has an overall width not exceeding 1.00m
• The distance between the rear axle of the motorcycle and the rearmost part of the trailer must not exceed 2.5m.
• The Motorcycle must be clearly and indelibly marked with it’s kerbside weight.
• The Trailer must be clearly and indelibly marked with it's unladen weight.
• The Maximum towed weight, including the trailer and it’s load must not exceed 150 Kg (330 lb) or two thirds of the motorcycles kerbside weight, whichever is the least.
• The UK speed limit is 60 mph on Motorways and dual carriageways and 50 mph on all other roads unless a lesser limit is in force.

There are other regulations regarding lighting (The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989) specifying the number, type and spacing of lights and reflectors (front and rear) and the particular "E" marks they should all carry to be FULLY ROAD LEGAL, trailer bulb failure warning and regulations covering the actual construction of the trailer (The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986)

Towing a motorcycle trailer abroad is not a problem as visitor laws apply - basically the trailer being towed must be legal in the owners home country.

Motorcycle Insurance with Trailer Cover

You will need to check with your insurers that you are covered to tow a motorcycle trailer. Some do and some don't!

We are currently working on a list of insurers who do and don't cover towing motorcycle trailers - so if you tow already and use someone who covers you - please let us know so we can share it with everyone.

Insurers who provide motorcycle trailer cover

KGM Motor Policies at Lloyds - Cover you for towing a trailer. Sensible policy excess and multi bike policies. You will need to find a broker that uses KGM. Roadsure are one company that do.