Kuat Beta 2-Bike Hanging Hitch Rack
- 2 bike capacity, 80 pound load
- Hitch mount, vehicle specific fit
- Aluminum, powder coated, gray
- 14 pounds, 52 x 8 x 12 inches
- Hanging style, tilts down and folds
- Cars, SUVs and trucks listed
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light aluminum hanging-style hitch rack for two bikes that tilts down and folds. The receiver size is not listed, and the fit is stated as vehicle specific.
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ASIN: B01LX3E7DUCategory: Car Bike Racks
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Overview
Kuat makes the Beta as a hanging-style hitch rack in powder-coated gray aluminum. It carries two bikes by their frames, tilts down and folds. The listing names cars, SUVs and trucks.
Low weight is the main attraction, and the powder coat is a finish chosen for outdoor use. The fit is vehicle specific, so the lack of a receiver size or fit list in the listing matters before ordering.
Who it's for
Riders with a hitch who carry one or two bikes and want a rack they can lift easily suit this model. Those with heavy or oddly shaped frames should confirm hanging-style compatibility before buying.
Pros and cons
- Light aluminum build
- Tilts down and folds
- Cars, SUVs and trucks listed
- Receiver size not stated
- Hanging style limits frame types
- Vehicle fit list missing
Performance notes
A hanging rack supports each bike by its top tube, so frame shape determines how well it hangs. The powder coat is the finish named in the listing, and the rack tilts down and folds when it is not carrying bikes.
Specifications
| Brand | Kuat |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Load capacity | 80 poundshigher than 63% of 41 car bike racks |
| Item weight | 14 poundslower than 78% of 51 car bike racks |
| Item dimensions | 52 x 8 x 12 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Bike capacity | 2 bikes |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum, powder coated |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Hitch Mount |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Cars, SUVs, Trucks |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Automotive Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I look after the Kuat Beta bike rack?
The listing gives no care steps. It describes powder-coated aluminum and a limited manufacturer warranty.
What vehicles does the Kuat Beta fit?
The listing says cars, SUVs and trucks, with a vehicle specific fit. It does not give a receiver size.
How many bikes can the Kuat Beta carry?
Two bikes, with a load capacity of 80 pounds.