Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Moto-Trek Cyclone 180
The Brian James Race Box is 1.46m (5ft) longer inside. The Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 1cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 1.46m (5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is 1cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 1.96m (living area) |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 2.54m (living area) |
| Axles | Twin | 3 |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 2000kg |
| Internal height | - | 2.13m (living area) |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Moto-Trek Cyclone 180. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
- you want one that is 1.46m (5ft) longer inside
Positioned for classic car owners and smaller motorsport teams who want their car fully enclosed and weatherproof but do not need the wider bed of the Race Sport or Race Transporter ranges. The narrower internal width suits a single classic or compact race car rather than a modern GT car.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Cyclone 180 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1cm wider inside
A triaxle trailer combining a garage for a bike, kart or similar with a small living area that sleeps up to four, aimed at motorsport and trackday competitors who need to transport and stay with their equipment in one unit. It shares its dealer network with sister brand Equi-Trek.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180?
The Brian James Race Box is 1.46m (5ft) longer inside. The Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 1cm wider inside. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is a triaxle motorsport trailer with a garage and living area.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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