Kuat Piston ION Bike Rack

The Piston ION e-bike rack is built tough and ready for adventure, delivering Kuat’s signature style without compromising on function. Purpose-built for today’s heavy e-bikes yet versatile enough for almost any ride, it carries up to two bikes with secure, hassle-free transport. RV and off-road rated*, the Piston ION is ideal for cargo e-bikes, e-MTB riders, road trip travel, and riders who go off the grid or around the block.

The Kuat Piston ION is the e-bike rack built for adventure, engineered to handle today’s heaviest rides while delivering the style and innovation Küat is known for. Constructed from mostly aluminium, the ION blends premium materials and features, ensuring unmatched performance.  

Specifically designed for heavy e-bikes yet versatile enough to work with almost any bike, the ION carries up to two bikes at 45 kg each with zero frame contact. A new Foot Pedal Lock and PedalPivot™ system make folding the rack up or down simple and intuitive, while the FastFit™ tool-free wheel chock system ensures quick adjustment for a wide range of wheel sizes.

The Piston ION isn’t limited to paved roads. It’s approved for RV use and off-road rated, so you can haul your e-mountain bikes deep into the backcountry or hit gravel routes with confidence. For RV setups, each tray supports up to 36 kg per bike, while off-road use allows for 23 kg per bike. With a 2” hitch-only design, adjustable wheel stabilisers for a secure bike fit, and fender compatibility, it adapts to the demands of riders.

Packed with premium details that elevate it beyond standard racks, the ION includes a semi-integrated 12mm high-strand cable lock, stainless steel barrel hitch lock, and an aluminium ramp for easy e-bike loading and unloading. Optional accessories like the ION Light Kit and License Plate Mount keep you visible on the road. Finished with a powder coat and backed by our No Worries Limited Warranty, the Piston ION is built to last as long as your adventures.

Perfect for: Cargo e-bikes, e-MTB riders, road trip travel, and riders who go off the grid or around the block.

Highlights
45 kg per tray maximum capacity
RV compatible with 2" chassis-mounted hitch (36 kg per tray)
Off-Road compatible (23 kg per tray)
E-Bike Ramp included
Accessory Light Kit available
Accessory License Plate Mount available
Fender compatible with Fender Strap Kit (2 straps included)
Hand-tight hitch cam system
PedalPivot™ easily folds rack up and down
No frame contact
Integrated front tyre stabiliser
Stainless steel & automotive-grade hardware
No-fade Powdercoat
FastFit™ Wheel Chock System
Stainless steel barrel hitch lock
Semi-integrated high-strand 12mm cable lock
Patented Flatlock™ Hitch Cam
No Worries Limited Warranty

Dedicated 2" Rack 1

Cars, Trucks, SUVs and Vans
Flat-Towed Vehicles
Travel Trailers
Motorhomes
Fifth-Wheel
1 Must be a chassis mounted hitch receiver.

Always check the User Guide and specifications for any change in weight capacity dependent on use. Hitch extenders and adapters should not be used when mounting the rack to an RV. Please refer to Kuat’s RV & Off-road Limitations for more information.

45 kg.

Capacity Per Tray

36 kg.

Per Tray on Chassis-Mounted RV Hitch

57"

Max Wheelbase*

18" - 29"

Wheel Size Range

4.8"

Max Tyre Width