Fairings / Windshields

A motorcycle fairings is placed over the frame to shield the rider from the wind. It provides critical airflow for cooling the engine and deflects away on-coming air for better aerodynamic performance. It is also known as motorcycle windshields. It is mostly used on race bikes and street bikes.



Characteristics of Motorcycle Fairings/Windshields

• Motorcycle Fairings must withstand high-speed impacts from stones and the abrasive effect of airborne particles such as sand and dust.
• Most Fairings/Windshields are very fragile. They have to be handled with care to avoid scratches and cracks.

Functions of Fairings/Windshield

• A motorcycle windshield shields away on-coming winds and gives a better aerodynamic performance.
• When the speed of the vehicle is above 100 km/h, and without a fairing or windshield, a phenomenon known as the windsock effect occurs, where the rider becomes a major source of drag and is pushed back from the handlebars, tiring the rider.

Materials used for making Motorcycle Fairings
Some of the most commonly used materials for making Motorcycle Fairings are:

• Polycarbonate
• Acrylic
• Carbon