Bodywork reference

Motorcycle fairings & fairing kits

Panel counts, material grades and price bands

Fairings by bike

The models riders search for most.

Bodywork by brand

What a kit contains, by bike type

Panel counts and fitting time differ far more by class than by brand.

Full sport fairing

Sport bikes

Kit size12-20 pieces for a complete kit
Fitting180 min · Moderate
Main panelsUpper fairing / nose cone with headlight aperture, Left and right mid side panels, Left and right lower side panels, Belly pan

Naked / streetfighter bodywork

Naked, Mini bikes

Kit size6-12 pieces
Fitting120 min · Easy
Main panelsHeadlight cowl or flyscreen, Radiator side shrouds, Tank side covers and knee panels, Belly pan (where fitted)

Adventure bodywork and protection

Adventure bikes

Kit size8-14 pieces
Fitting150 min · Moderate
Main panelsBeak and front fender, Headlight surround and adjustable screen, Radiator shrouds and tank side panels, Side and tail panels

Touring fairing and bagger bodywork

Touring bikes

Kit size10-18 pieces
Fitting210 min · Moderate
Main panelsFront fairing with vents and inner panel, Adjustable windscreen, Lower leg fairings, Saddlebag and top box lids

Cruiser and custom bodywork

Cruiser bikes

Kit size5-12 pieces
Fitting120 min · Easy
Main panelsDetachable batwing or quarter fairing, Windshield and mounting hardware, Tank cover or dash panel, Front and rear fenders

Scooter body panels

Scooter bikes

Kit size6-10 pieces
Fitting90 min · Easy
Main panelsFront shield and leg shield, Handlebar cover and inner trim, Left and right body side panels, Floor and running-board trims

Dirt plastics kit

Dirt bikes

Kit size7-9 pieces plus graphics
Fitting60 min · Easy
Main panelsFront and rear fenders, Left and right radiator shrouds, Airbox and side number panels, Front number plate

Material grades and what they cost

Typical market bands for a complete kit in USD.

PartBudgetTypicalPremium
OEM panels (per panel)$120$320$900
Injection-moulded ABS kit, painted$380$620$1,100
Injection-moulded ABS kit, unpainted$260$400$700
Race bodywork (fibreglass)$450$800$1,500
Carbon fibre panels$300$900$2,600
Compression-moulded copy panels$180$300$520

Before you order

  • Match the generation, not the model name — panels change at every refresh
  • Ask whether mirror, indicator and vent holes are pre-drilled for your year
  • Confirm the kit is injection-moulded, not compression-moulded, if fit matters
  • Check whether the price includes the tail, belly pan and heat shielding
  • Budget for a new fastener, clip and grommet kit at the same time
  • For a race kit, confirm the class rules allow the fastener type supplied

Fairing questions riders ask

How much does a motorcycle fairing kit cost?

A complete painted injection-moulded ABS kit usually runs $380 to $1,100, with about $620 typical. Unpainted kits start near $260. Factory panels bought one at a time are the expensive route — a single upper fairing can cost more than a whole aftermarket kit.

What is the difference between injection-moulded and compression-moulded fairings?

Injection moulding uses high pressure, giving consistent thickness and panel gaps close to factory. Compression-moulded copies are cheaper but thicker and less consistent, so expect gaps, flexing tabs and some drilling.

Do aftermarket fairings come painted?

Most complete kits ship painted and clear-coated in a chosen scheme. The match to a factory paint code is close rather than exact, which matters if you are replacing only part of the bodywork.

Will a fairing kit from a different model year fit?

Only inside the same generation. Frame and subframe mounting points change between generations, so a kit for a later refresh will not line up.

Are race fairings street legal?

Usually not as supplied. Race bodywork deletes headlight and indicator apertures and uses quick-release fasteners, so it is sold for track use.

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