The importance of motorcycle protection cannot be understated and to put it frankly, no one is going to get very far with a damaged engine.

In fact, a damaged engine could result in the very definition of panic stations., but thankfully, such a scenario can be prevented. Motorcycle engine covers present the opportunity to remain one step ahead and here is how:

What Are Motorcycle Engine Covers?

Motorcycle engine covers are casings that fix over the engine components and have been designed to offer protection against the threat of damage posed by slides.

They are a worthwhile addition for anyone that wants to protect the most valuable and vulnerable of areas on their motorbike and can be a particularly proficient form of crash protection for track bikes when the occurrence of slides are more prevalent.

Why Do I Need Engine Covers?

Picture this, you take your motorcycle out for a spin, enjoying the time you have found to spend with it, but that joy is short lived as the bike ends up on the wrong side of a slide and the engine has been dealt a damaging blow.

Suffice to say the slide is out of your control, but the damage suffered is not. That is because the addition of engine covers can be used as a preventative measure, shielding the engine housing if such circumstances do crop up.

With both standard and track versions, engine covers truly can be the decider as to whether the journey grinds to a halt or your race is abandoned.

What Makes Great Engine Covers?

While engine covers are worthy of consideration for any motorbike, they perhaps best come into their own on the track.

If that is where you intend to put your bike through its paces then the pertinent question is whether the engine covers you opt for are designed for the track. Puig engine covers are FIM approved, have surpassed the highest safety requirements and use an outer material that shows when replacement is mandatory while GB Racing engine covers are trusted in MotoGP and Superbike World Championship.

Despite the attention paid to the protection capabilities, aesthetics should not be neglected. With black and carbon colours to choose from, engine covers can add a sleek, modern finish to an otherwise naked area.

How To Install Engine Covers

If you are thinking you have never installed anything like engine covers before, the good news is, you can put your mind at ease. They are straightforward to fit regardless of experience and even consist of minimal components.

In fact, engine covers usually only consist of two or three casings (depending on the bike) and their screws. They then simply screw into place atop the engine housing and are normally delivered with visual instructions to help achieve a secure fit.