How to carry motorcycle

Do a search on this topic as it has been discussed a fair bit.
I have carried a WR250r (`310lbs) on the front hitch for 5 years and over 40 000 KM with no issues. The bike will get cover in bugs , but will stay clean when you travel wet gravel roads.
i have an inexpensive metal rack from Princess Auto. There are 4 places to tie down to. See Sig Picture.

I think Versahaul says DO NOT carry the bike on the front. Seems like the best way to do it to me, but they probably know better than I do.

I'm going to purchase a hitch mounted carrier for my bike. I planned to carry it on the front, but now I'm reconsidering that.

I use this rack to carry my CRF100. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/4584/i/travelrite-travel-rack

It has a clever, very simple anti wobble hitch pin. Much lighter than a Versahaul. Also it has a center tie down, so there's only one shin whacker in stead of two.

As with all racks, you need to consider light blockage.

When looking at carrying a motorcycle on a bumper (front or rear), it's a good idea to run some calculations to see how the weight will be distributed. There's a fairly simple worksheet that you can find here.

The "460" in the first formula is the weight of the bumper carrier so you'll need to change this number to match the weight of your carrier. If doing the calculation for a front bumper just reverse front and rear in the worksheet.

I think it was Archimedes who said "give me a long enough level and I can move the world". So remember, even a small weight at sufficient distance from the axle can really mess up the loads on the other axle changing the handling characteristics of the vehicle.

Take a look at the Versahaul's.

Put it on the front, that way it won't block access to the camper, there are plenty of ready made receiver hitch carriers for motos