Im sure its legal, it just may void the warrantee, I know my Mazda 3 is able to tow something like 1200lbs in Europe but my manual says no towing. I tow my bike on a HF trailer with no problems, might even tow 2 bikes on it down to Hocking Hills. Just load it evenly and you shouldn't have a problem. I can lift the tongue of mine with the bike loaded and move it around, thats how I know how much weight is on the tongue. And if your dealer ever questions why there is a trailer hitch, its for a "bike rack"