Fairings / Windshields

A fairing 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 a windshield. It is mostly used on race bikes and street bikes.



Characteristics of Fairings/Windshields

• Two-Wheeler 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 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 Fairings
Some of the most commonly used materials for making Fairings are:

• Polycarbonate
• Acrylic
• Carbon