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Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
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Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

Part Number: KU45VR
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Premium rack has arms that deploy with the tap of a lever, making loading and unloading bikes almost effortless. Arms hold your bikes securely by the wheels. Built-in LEDs use your vehicle's 4-way plug to sync with your brake lights. 1-800-940-8924 to order Kuat hitch bike racks part number KU45VR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Kuat products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount. Hitch Bike Racks reviews from real customers.
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Kuat Hitch Bike Racks - KU45VR

  • Platform Rack
  • 4 Bikes
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • Folding Rack
  • Tilt-Away Rack
  • Electric Bikes
  • Heavy Bikes
  • Wheel Mount
  • Kuat
  • Class 3
  • Bike and Hitch Lock

Premium rack has arms that deploy with the tap of a lever, making loading and unloading bikes almost effortless. Arms hold your bikes securely by the wheels. Built-in LEDs use your vehicle's 4-way plug to sync with your brake lights.


Features:

  • Platform bike rack carries 4 bikes using your vehicle's hitch receiver
    • Front 2 bike positions can be removed if you only need to carry 2 bikes
  • Ratcheting arms with hydro-pneumatic pistons deploy with the tap of a lever for easy bike loading
    • U-shaped bridges with tire-size selector hold your bikes securely by the wheels
  • Cradle-less wheel trays allow bikes to be rolled front to back to prevent handlebar contact
  • Integrated LED brake lights and turn signals increase safety and visibility
    • 4-Way flat trailer plug connects to your vehicle's 4-way connector
  • Spring-loaded foot and hand pedal lets you tilt and fold the rack with ease
    • Tilts with bikes loaded to access cargo area
  • Easy installation with flatlock cam system
    • Tightens rack inside your hitch to reduce movement and noise
  • Locks deter theft of your bikes and the rack
  • Telescoping aluminum ramp (sold separately) helps you load heavy e-bikes
  • Strap kit (sold separately) lets you carry bikes with fenders
  • Gray powder coated aluminum rack and steel hitch are corrosion resistant


Specs:

  • Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
  • Carrying capacity: 4 bicycles
  • Weight capacity: 40 lbs per bike
  • Wheel size: 18" - 29"
  • Maximum tire width: 5"
  • Maximum bike wheelbase: 53"
  • Distance from center of hitch pin hole to:
    • Closest part of rack when folded down: 10-1/8"
    • Closest part of rack when folded up: 6-3/8"
  • Carrier weight: 108 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty




Removable 2-Bike Add-On


The Piston Pro carries 4 bikes, however the front 2 positions can be easily removed so there's less of a load on you and your vehicle if only 2 people are going riding. When it's not needed, simply remove the front section with the included tool and throw it in your trunk or leave it at home. A single bike add-on (sold separately) lets you convert the rack into a 3-bike carrier.


Pivoting Arms with Hydro-Pneumatic Struts and Adjustable Bridges

Kuat Piston Pro X ratcheting hooks

The Piston Pro X has arms with hydro-pneumatic struts that deploy automatically by simply tapping the release levers, so you can easily load your bikes with both hands. They operate like the gas struts on your SUV that lift and support the rear hatch. The struts have a Kashima coating that keeps friction low, so they'll always open smoothly and in a controlled manner, even when exposed to water, mud, and road grime.


Kuat Piston Pro X ratcheting hooks

To load your bikes, tap the levers to deploy the hydro-pneumatic arms, set your bikes on the trays, and rotate the arms up over the wheels. Ratchets hold the arms in place, so once you squeeze the arms against the wheels there's nothing left to do. When you're ready to unload your bikes, tap the levers to release the arms - it's that simple.


Kuat Piston Pro X ratcheting hooks

The U-shaped arms have bridges that secure your bikes firmly by the wheel, so they won't scratch or scuff the bike's frame. Each arm has labelled settings for its bridge - 20", 24", 26", 27.5" and 29" tires. Just pinch the spring-loaded levers on each bridge and slide it to the corresponding tire size for each bike - no tools required.


Grooved Wheel Trays

Kuat Piston Pro X front wheel cradles

The Piston Pro X doesn't have cradles for the wheels like most platform-style bike racks. Instead, it has wheel trays that allow you to position your bikes on the rack exactly where you want them, not where the cradles dictate you place them. This helps prevent your handlebars and other bike parts from bumping into each other. Additionally, the trays have grooves in the tracks that accommodate narrow 18c road bike tires up to 5.0" fat bike tires.


Spring-Loaded Hand and Foot Pedal for Tilting and Folding

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The rack tilts down with your bikes loaded. So, whether you're at the trail or the grocery store, you don't have to remove your bikes to access your cargo area. It also folds up when not in use. This leaves a smaller footprint, so you can keep the rack on your vehicle to park in your garage. And if you want to remove it, it doesn't take up as much space to store it.


Kuat Piston Pro X rear wheel cradle

The spring-loaded hand and foot pedal is easily accessible when the rack is tilted up. When you're ready to load your bikes, simply step on the pedal and lower the rack with both hands. To tilt the rack with bikes loaded, reach under your front bike and pull up on the pedal with your hand. No more crawling through your bikes or squeezing between the rack and the vehicle to hit the tilt release lever. To return it to the upright position, pull up on the lever and raise the rack until it clicks into position.


Built-In Brake Lights and Turn Signals

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To keep you visible and safe, the Piston Pro X has built-in LED brake lights and turn signals. The lights are powered via the built-in wiring harness that plugs into your vehicle's existing 4-way connector. The lights are visible whether the rack is in use or in the stowed position.


Easy Installation

Kuat Piston Pro X Installation

The rack is easy to install. Just slide the shank into your hitch and use the included security tool to tighten the flatlock cam. As you tighten the cam, an anti-rattle wedge is deployed inside the shank to help take play out of the hitch connection.


Kuat Piston Pro X Complete Security

The security tool has a hollow-point hex indentation, so it can only be used with the Piston Pro X. This helps keep the rack secure on your vehicle. When you're done using it, simply lock it in place in the compartment at the front of the rack.


Complete Security for Bikes and Rack

Kuat Piston Pro X integrated cable lockKuat Piston Pro X hitch lock

A cable lock is included to secure your bikes to the rack. The 12-mm thick, braided steel cable threads through your bike's frames, and locks back into the rack. The cable has a soft rubber cover that won't scratch or scuff your bikes' paint. A stainless steel hitch lock is also included to secure the rack to your vehicle.


Available Accessories

Kuat Piston Pro X Ramp

An aluminum ramp (sold separately) lets you roll your heavy e-bikes on and off the rack - no heavy lifting required. The ramp telescopes to ensure it touches the ground so you don't have to lift your bike at all. It can also be used to decrease the angle of approach to make loading even easier.


Kuat Piston Pro X Ramp

A hook-and-loop strap kit (sold separately) lets you carry bikes with fenders. The Fender Kit Only setting on each arm indicates where to place the straps so they don't make contact with your bike's fenders.



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Customer Reviews

Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - KU45VR

Average Customer Rating:  5.0 out of 5 stars   (2 Customer Reviews)

Premium rack has arms that deploy with the tap of a lever, making loading and unloading bikes almost effortless. Arms hold your bikes securely by the wheels. Built-in LEDs use your vehicle's 4-way plug to sync with your brake lights.

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Superb service and they are nice about it. Thank you



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Been using Kuat NV for several years. Decided to upgrade to the new PP. Setup was super easy, done in 15 minutes. As typical with Kuat, the build quality and finish are excellent.


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See what our Experts say about this Kuat Hitch Bike Racks

  • Do You Have to Have 4-Way to Use Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack
    Good question, and it is not a necessity for your car to have a 4-way flat trailer connector in order to use the Kuat Piston Pro X bike racks. The 4-way connector that plugs in between the bike rack and the 4-way on your car (if you had one) comes separately in a parts bag, so it is not actually attached to the rack. I have added a photo for you which shows where you'd plug it in so you can see it is not connected to the rack. So you definitely do not have to use a 4-way with the rack...
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  • Recommended Bike Rack For Carrying 4 Bikes With All Different Size Wheels
    I recommend the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # KU45VR for you. This rack is capable of carrying 4 bikes with wheel sizes from 18" to 29" diameters. The Carrier itself is one of the easiest we have to use and load your bikes as it secures the bikes in place by the wheels. This also prevents any damage to the frames or paint. A Telescoping Ramp # KU63VR is also available to make loading easier. The rack includes lights which you will be able to connect to a 4-way on your vehicle...
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation with Loading Ramp for Carrying 4-Bikes with Fenders
    I have 2 different bike rack options for you and it really depends on what you're wanting to get out of the bike rack. From what you said in your question it sounds like you really care about quality so for that I recommend the Kuat Piston Pro X and the following parts: - Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # KU45VR - Loading Ramp # KU63VR - Fender Straps # KU43VR The is a top-of-the-line bike rack that has unrivaled ease of use. The only problem with this solution is that the...
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  • Will a Kuat 4 Bike Rack Work With a 2024 Mazda CX-30
    It looks like the Kuat 4 Bike Racks : # KU77FR, # NV22B-NA22B, # KU58ZR, & # KU45VR you're referring to, all require a 2" hitch and unfortunately only a class I 1 1/4" hitch is offered for your Mazda. If you're needing a hitch, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C49CR will work great, but you're not going to be able to use your 4 bike rack. The only way any of those bike racks would physically fit is if you used a hitch expander # HTAD, but using an adapter would effectively cut your...
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  • Weight of Kuat Piston Pro X 4-Bike Rack
    The Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # KU45VR weighs 108 lbs in total.
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  • Can Kuat Piston Pro X 4-Bike Rack be Used With Bikes That Have Fenders
    Yes, you can use bike with fenders on the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # KU45VR. All you'll need to do is use wrap straps around the tire and ratcheting arm with the Fender Straps for Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack # KU43VR. Using those straps will protect the fenders from coming into contact with the rack's arm. If your bikes are heavier and you want some help lifting them on the rack, there is also an option for a ramp with the Loading Ramp for Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack # KU63VR.
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