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VEVOR JL-M01101 Motorcycle Lift, 1200 lbs: features, specs and fit
A steel scissor-jack motorcycle lift rated at 1200 lbs, with ratchet and crank handles, a 4.1 to 15 inch height range and a wide anti-slip platform.
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The VEVOR JL-M01101 is a scissor-style motorcycle lift that raises a bike off the floor for maintenance. It is meant for the jobs that need the wheels clear of the ground: chain care, tyre changes, oil changes and general inspection. Here is what its specs mean and what to check for your own bike.
How the scissor lift works
A scissor lift uses an X-shaped frame. A lead screw pulls the lower ends of the X together, and the frame rises. VEVOR says its upgraded ratchet and crank handles let the screw turn with little effort, so the bike goes up quickly. The X-shaped solid steel frame and central axis hold the platform in position, and the lead screw design typically means the lift stays where you leave it rather than relying on hydraulic pressure.
Capacity: what 1200 lbs means
VEVOR rates the lift at 1200 lbs, and says that suits most standard motorcycles, touring bikes and cruisers. That is the rated limit for the lift, not a target. Check your bike's wet weight, including fuel, luggage and any accessories, and leave a good margin. The listing also mentions ATVs and dirt bikes.
Height range
The platform travels from 4.1 inches (105 mm) to 15 inches (380 mm). A low closed height makes the lift easier to slide under a bike and to put away. At full height, the bike is raised enough for work on the wheels and underside, though not high enough to stand under. Keep in mind that a bike with low fairings or a long exhaust may need clearance checked at the starting height.
Platform and grip
The platform is 14.2 x 8.7 inches (about 36 x 22 cm). VEVOR says the larger contact area and deepened anti-slip rubber stripes help stop the bike sliding, and protect it from scratches. Whatever platform is used, strap the bike to keep it stable and lift only on the points the bike manual identifies.
Security pins
Six-hole security pins are listed. Pins like these typically lock the frame at set heights, so the load rests on steel rather than only on the screw while you work. Use them whenever the bike is raised.
Size and weight
The lift measures 16.5 x 9.4 x 4.1 inches (about 42 x 24 x 10 cm) and weighs 32.4 lb (14.7 kg). That is easy to keep in a corner of a garage but heavy enough to need a firm lift when moving it.
Who it suits
It suits home mechanics and riders who service their own bikes, people with a small garage who want something that stores low, and owners of dirt bikes, ATVs or cruisers who need the wheels off the ground. Always work on a flat, firm floor.
What to check before you buy
- Bike weight: compare it with 1200 lbs with a margin.
- Frame clearance: whether the bike's underside lines up with the 4.1-inch starting height and the platform's width.
- Lifting points: where your bike's manual says it can be raised and supported.
- Floor: a level, solid surface; the platform alone doesn't compensate for a soft or sloped floor.
- Securing the bike: straps or tie-downs for stability while it is raised.
- Upkeep: keeping the lead screw clean and lightly lubricated, as the manual describes.
The short version
- A steel scissor lift for motorcycles, rated by VEVOR at 1200 lbs.
- Ratchet and crank handles drive a lead screw.
- Height from 4.1 to 15 inches; platform 14.2 x 8.7 inches with anti-slip rubber.
- Six-hole security pins and an X-shaped steel frame.
- 32.4 lb; follow the manual for lifting and securing the bike.
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