Tow car was a 2004 VW Polo SDI Diesel. Trailer was Phoenix Trailers 'Big Bike' trailer. The unladen weight of the trailer is 200 kilograms: the kerb weight of the bike with a full tank is 279 kilograms. The total 479 kilograms is within the 500 Kg unbraked towing weight limit Volkswagen set for the car.
