Putting a bike in a car

[Cigaro]

Could I reasonably expect to fit an average-sized bike in the back of a Polo hatchback?

I'm thinking of buying a project with no MOT or tax so obviously riding it home is not an option. Would it fit? Should I take tools with me to remove the wheels/forks/etc?

[Smooth]

My car is a Mondeo Estate. A Monkey bike will fit inside.
A complete mountain bike (or 4) will go in on its side with some length to play with.

A motorbike is substantially larger and, even in a Mondeo wagon, would be a struggle to get in and out without significant dismantling.

Having said that, my Dad once carried a C50 with his Mk2 Cavalier hatchback. The front end wa hanging out of the back though.
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[Skudd]

I got a MX 125 in the back of my mondeo.
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[Ste]

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=182741

[funmonkee]

I've seen a Ninja go in an audi hatch back...
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[doggone]

They get much smaller if you take one or both wheels off.

[Jenks]

we managed a firestorm in the back of an R REG fiesta. Just dropped the front end.
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[Yarri]

Rent a van for a day? Shouldn't be too expensive
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[jack_zxr400]

We fitted a Honda H100 into the back of a galaxy with reasonable ease

If its not it parts already take it apart and you should get it in there
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[Knacker]

Im suprised the polo with a honda parked in it hasnt been posted yet
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[.Chris.]

I had a Jawa 350 in a 2-door Morris Minor Saloon, admittedly with all but the driver's seat removed. So yes, it'll fit, although the bike might need a bit of dismantling.
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[eddclarke]

TZR125 in a 3 door corsa, with me and two friends.
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[andyscooter]

harly davidson in a mini clubman



not really but no on would of fitted one in a standerd mini
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[alun111]

Got a Cg125 in a the back of a ford fiesta 1.25 Zetec

Front wheel was hanging out though
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[Vincent]

I regularly get bikes into the back of my 5 door rover, (mainly mid sized), and once had 3 bikes in/on the car. You can leave the forks on and the tailgate open if you have to but best to remove the front wheel and go in back wheel first. I find the best way is to lay the bike on its side than lift up the back end and prop it on the back of the car, then lift it in a few inches at a time. Obviously, you'll need another spair of hands. Just be careful of the engine cases and levers when getting it in/out. Watch out for oil spillage too, I have an old blanket that I stick underneath first.