Top aftermarket motorcycle mirrors and accessories

Sometimes, no matter how hard they try, manufacturers can’t get everything right. And something that can be completely dependent on the size and shape of the rider is how well the mirrors work.

Normally placed so that they offer a good view of the road behind for a given size of test rider, they also have to work with the bike’s overall aerodynamics and not contribute to increasing noise at the rider’s helmet, for example. But sometimes, they can’t do it all.

I’ve ridden bikes where the mirrors generate such turbulence and noise that it makes riding it uncomfortable and not something I look forward to.

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I’ve also ridden bikes where the mirrors are so badly positioned and designed that I simply can’t see what is directly behind me without performing Olympic-standard gymnastics. And don’t get me started on mirrors that pick up vibrations from the handlebars.

Luckily, there are plenty of options out there to improve things, whether it is the look and feel of the bike, your vision or the aerodynamic effects. Here are a few of the options...

They are available with either an M8 or an M10 thread depending on what your mirrors are and raise the mirrors around 30mm and move them 40mm further out. I used these on a 2017 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 - renowned for mirror-induced wind noise – and they made a massive difference.

Pros:

Cheap

Easy to fit

Effective

Cons:

May not work for all bikes

Pros:

Adapt mirrors to bikes

Most common threads offered

Bar clamp version available

Cons:

None we can think of

Pros:

Universal fit

Easy alternative if necessary

Portable – use on any bike

Cons:

Not very elegant

They are available for a huge range of bikes (the example shown is for the BMW F650 and F800 GSs and the R1200GS) but there is no reason that they can’t be changed over for another bike’s for a different style and feel.

Pros:

Direct replacement for OEM

Great value

Fit another bike with adapters

Cons:

None

This particular design isn’t huge – the glass is 45mm x 115mm but it will give the bike a sleek, streamlined look and feel. The mirrors are adjustable through 360° and are fitted with flat glass.

Pros:

Fit most bikes

Reduce glare

Streamlined look

Cons:

May be small for some

These mirrors replace your bar-end weights and are available in black or silver and are designed for 7/8in/22mm bars. The company also produces different sized versions to give your bike a modern or classic feel.

Pros:

Relocate mirror for better vision

Change look and feel of the bike

Fit most bikes

Cons:

Means losing bar-end weights

They mount using familiar adjustable RAM mount arms with a ball replacing the original mirror and the arm offering a massive range of adjustment, including out of the way for tight off-road trails. The ultimate in visibility and durability.

Pros:

Indestructible

Huge range of adjustment

Large glass area

Cons:

Expensive

They feature an M10 thread, so you may need an adapter depending on your bike and the short arm may not suit all but a neat solution to achieve two objectives in one.

Pros:

Built-in indicator

Universal fit

Great value

Cons:

Short arm

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