How Big Does a Motorcycle Shed Need To Be?

Tuesday 23 May 2023
Updated: Thursday 31 July 2025
Filed in: General

There are all kinds of options for those who want to keep their motorcycle secure in a heavy duty shed, A good motorcycle store can extend the life of your bike by protecting it from the elements and theft. Choosing the right size to suit your needs is an important part of this.

To answer the question how big does a motorcycle shed need to be, the obvious responses are how big is your bike, how many do you have and do you need space to store anything else (such as accessories and related equipment) alongside? In terms of security and flexible options, steel sheds are the best option. Robust, weatherproof and resilient to break-ins, steel containers come in a range of sizes and with self-assembly options available they can be relocated with ease, or joined up to other units if you need to expand your storage space in the future.

Single bike

As with sheds, motorbikes come in different sizes too. With motorcycle sizes ranging from that of small scooters and mopeds, to sports bikes, cruisers and big touring bikes, you'll want to consider beyond a "one-size-fits-all" approach.

The absolute smallest space you could reliably fit a bike into is about 6-7ft x 3ft. However most people would want more space for accessories, not to mention ease of access and manoeuvrability in getting your motorbike in and out. Therefore recommended dimensions of 8ft x 5ft or 6ft x 8ft will cover bigger bikes and your wriggle room. Specifically designed for motorcycle storage from a flat pack range of steel containers, a single bike shed measures 2.6m x 1.5m, which is approximately 8ft x 5ft.

Multiple bikes

For two or more bikes you don't necessarily have to double the width due to the way they slot together - we'd recommend bike shed dimensions of around 2m x 2m for two motorcycles. Our multi purpose flat pack steel containers start at 2m x 2m, but for larger needs also come in sizes of 3m and 4m long - that's plenty of bikes and related gear you can store in there!

Alternatively, if you have the space, and good access to your garden, a cut down shipping container offers the strongest and most secure place for motorcycle storage. Bike shed dimensions provided by shipping containers are fixed at 8ft (2.5m) wide, with lengths between 5ft (1.5m) - 10ft (3m) being most suitable. Shipping containers have the added advantage of being customisable with optional extras that include ply lining, shelving and electrics. We can even fit a wood cladding and sloping roof if you want your bike to look more like a shed and less like a shipping container in your garden.

Easy assembly

Don't worry if the passageway to your garden isn't wide enough, or you don't have access for a pre-assembled container to be delivered to your property - flat pack shipping containers are lightweight and compact, fully man portable and each section can be carried by hand to the desired location. Flat pack containers are quick and easy to assemble, and made from galvanised steel with an in built double locking system, so your bikes will be secure inside.

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