Best Universal Motorcycle Rear Fender

Hey There! 👋 Motorcycle’s rear fender exists to deflect the dirt kicked up by the rear wheel.

Without a rear fender, this dirt will either end up on your back, especially if the road is wet after rain and your bike has a short tail-end. Or make your bike’s swingarm and rear end dirty leading to more time spent cleaning your bike.

Note that the rear fender may fully remove dirt thrown up onto your back. However, it won’t fully protect your bike’s rear end from getting dirty. I recommend looking up a rear wheel hugger for your bike model if you want to protect the rear shock from dirt thrown by the rear wheel.

Additionally, you can use a ceramic coating on your bike to make it harder for dirt to stick. This way your bike will be harder to get dirty in the first place and dirt will fall off easier during washing. It pays off in the long term by saving you the time you spend on cleaning your bike.

A good motorcycle rear fender should have the following properties:

• Lightweight – rear fender is attached to the swingarm so it becomes an additional unsprung mass that will be managed by your shock. The lighter it is the better for your bike’s suspension. This is where plastic is better than metal.
• Width – rear fender should be slightly wider than your rear tire. This way it will offer max protection without ruining the looks of your bike. Most adventure bike tires are 150mm wide and for street and sport bikes, the rear tire width is usually 160-190mm. Aim for an additional 20mm in width when choosing the rear fender for your bike.
• Mount length – it should be sufficient to cover the radius of your bike’s wheel plus tire height. Check if your bike has a 17 or 18-inch rim when choosing the rear fender.

Here are universal rear fenders for motorcycles for you to check:

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Motorcycle Rear Fenders

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