If you have a modern sport bike, chances are it doesn’t have a center stand. Most sport bikes built today do not come with a center stand, which means we need to find our own way to get the bike up in the air to do some basic maintenance.
Whether for tire changes, chain adjustment or cleaning, suspension work or the like, eventually you will need to get one or both of your tires off the ground to do some work.
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Best Motorcycle Rear Stand Guide
The most common and, quite frankly, most necessary bike stand is a motorcycle rear swing arm stand (also called a rear paddock stand).
These stands work to lift your rear tire off the ground, lifting either directly from your swing arm or from a set of spools that have been mounted to your swing arm.
In this post, I will cover the top 5 motorcycle rear stands you can buy.
Top 5 Motorcycle Rear Stands March 2021
Here is a list of the best motorcycle rear wheel stands out there right now.
- Pit Bull Spooled Rear Stand
- Trackside Rear Paddock Stand
- Oxford Premium Rear Paddock Stand
- Venom Motorcycle Rear Swingarm Stand
- Vortex Rear Stand
Pit Bull Spooled Rear Stand Review
The first stand on our list is probably the king of motorcycle rear lifts and stands. They are incredibly nice, durable, and will last a lifetime. For that reason, they also the most expensive of our list, but it’s obvious to see why.
All Pit Bull stands are made of an all steel construction that is zinc-plated. The plating not only prevents rust, but they are also awfully nice to look at. The V-shape will fit virtually any bike equipped with rear spools, but they do offer bike and brand specific stands should you need them.
The main draw of Pit Bull stands is their standout stability. When you lift a bike from a Pit Bull stand, they are rock solid. You can shake the bike, you can bump into the bike, you can even stand or sit on the bike and you don’t need to worry about it going anywhere.
If you are looking for the absolute best rear bike stand, Pit Bull is your choice.
Trackside Rear Paddock Stand Review
The trackside rear stand is just a notch below the Pit Bull and is an excellent example of mid-to-upper end stand. They still offer great stability, but they just aren’t as heavy-duty as a Pit Bull.
That said, you might not need something as heavy-duty as a Pit Bull, which is meant to take daily abuse at the track or in a bike garage.
If you are looking to do some basic chain maintenance or tire changing, the Trackside is a perfect choice and can be quite affordable if you catch it on sale.
Venom Motorcycle Rear Swingarm Stand
The Venom Motorcycle rear swingarm stand is a good example of a budget stand. It’s quite a bit cheaper than the other stands, but it does show.
It will do everything you need it to, but you’ll have to be a little more careful how you handle the bike while it is on the stand.
Additionally, it can’t handle as much weight as other stands like a Pit Bull, so you won’t be able to sit on the bike when making adjustments.