Best Motorcycle Mirrors and Accessories

Updated: 13 August 2024

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 and accessories work.

Normally placed so that they offer a good view of the road behind for a given size of test rider, mirrors and accessories 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 options for mirrors and accessories…

Mirror Risers

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These machined aluminium brackets are designed to relocate your standard bikes mirrors higher and farther out to not only give you an easier view of what's behind but also, move the mirrors from a potentially disruptive position.

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

Bike It Adapters

Price: £1.64 and up

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This range of mirror adapters from Bike It allows you to fit almost any mirror whether aftermarket or from another bike to your bike by either changing the thread using an adapter post or using one of these circular handlebar mounts. A variety of finishes are available, including chrome, alloy and black.

Pros

Adapt mirrors to bikes
Most common threads offered
Bar clamp version available

Cons

None we can think of

Myklops Wrist Mirror

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Perhaps not the most elegant or permanent mirrors and accessories solution but this wrist mirror, intended primarily for cycles but equally useful for motorbikes as a quick-fix for mirrors that donu2019t do what they are meant to. The convex mirror sits on a plastic arm that extends from the boss fitted to the wrist strap. It all folds up for storage if you need it to.

Pros

Universal fit
Easy alternative if necessary
Portable – use on any bike

Cons

Not very elegant

Bike It OEM Replacements

Price: £19.54 and up

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If you need to replace your standard mirrors for whatever reason, they are corroded or you've broken one off, these OEM original direct replacements from Bike It are just the job.

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

Dreamizer Replacements

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There is a huge range of replacement aftermarket mirrors available, depending on both your bike and your own style. These are Amazon's Choice for Universal motorbike mirrors and feature blued glass to cut down glare and the shape should work on most bikes.

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

Oxford Bar-End Mirrors

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A common problem with poorly positioned mirrors is as a rider, you can only see your elbows. However, a pair of bar-end mirrors can locate the glass further out and in a position that will not only show what's behind and alongside you but also, what's directly behind you.

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

Double Take Adventure

Price: $145.00

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These mirrors from Doubletake are not cheap - £135 is a huge amount of money for two mirrors, but they are indestructible and you will find them on a huge number of off-road bikes.

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

Bike It Indicator Mirrors

Price: £49.99

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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Another mirrors and accessories offering from Bike It, this time a universal replacement mirror but with an LED indicator built-in to the front so you may be able to remove your standard indicators to clean up the bikes look and feel.

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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By Jim Blackstock

Product Tester for MCN and sister publication RiDE Magazine - Jim began riding motorcycles in the late 1980s while working in an automotive repair garage after earning a Mechanical Engineering degree. Initially, he used bikes for practical purposes but later shifted to cars, starting a publishing career in the early 1990s focused on car modifications and product testing. After a stint in PR and Marketing for major motorsport teams and events, Jim returned to publishing and joined RiDE Magazine in 2017 as a Production Editor. His expertise in product testing soon led him to oversee the magazine’s product content. Rediscovering his love for motorcycles, Jim earned his license through the Direct Access process and now enjoys riding his KTM 790 Adventure across various terrains.