Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Moto-Trek Cyclone 180
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 800kg lighter empty and is 16cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 weighs 800kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 16cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 2000kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.96m (living area) |
| Axles | Twin | 3 |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.54m (living area) |
| Internal height | - | 2.13m (living area) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Moto-Trek Cyclone 180. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is 800kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 16cm wider inside
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Cyclone 180 if...
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 Transporter 5 and the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 800kg lighter empty and is 16cm wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is a triaxle motorsport trailer with a garage and living area.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5. It is 800kg lighter empty than the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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