Motorcycle handguard mirrors comparison
Below is a comparison table of a few representative handguard mirror products, summarizing their features:
Mirror Type & Size
| Product / Brand | Mirror Type & Size |
| Powermadd Star Series (USA) | 2" convex round mirrors that snap into plastic handguardsstreet-moto-piece.fr. Foldable or fixed mount. |
| HDB Ultimate Handguards (USA) | 3×4" rectangular mirrors folding inside aluminum handguards. Convex glass. |
| FAR Viper Lever Guards (Italy) | ~3" round convex mirrors on folding bar-end lever guards (aluminum). |
| Acerbis Dual Road (Italy) (e.g. Supermoto guard kit) | Low-profile semi-integrated mirrors on wrap-around guards (plastic with metal spine). |
| Generic LED Guard Mirrors (China) | 2–3" mirror built into large plastic handguard with LED turn signals. |
Price
| Product / Brand | Price (approx.) |
| Powermadd Star Series (USA) | $20–$30 (mirrors) $50 (guards) |
| HDB Ultimate Handguards (USA) | $150–$200 (complete kit) |
| FAR Viper Lever Guards (Italy) | €100–€130 (pair) |
| Acerbis Dual Road (Italy) (e.g. Supermoto guard kit) | ~$120 (kit) |
| Generic LED Guard Mirrors (China) | $40–$60 (kit) |
Key Features / USP
| Product / Brand | Key Features / USP |
| Powermadd Star Series (USA) | Budget add-on for Powermadd guards; originally for dirt bikes/snowmobiles. |
| HDB Ultimate Handguards (USA) | Heavy-duty aluminum guards with internal fold-out mirrors (patented design). Made in USA. |
| FAR Viper Lever Guards (Italy) | Sporty bar-end guards with integrated, homologated mirrors (OEM quality). |
| Acerbis Dual Road (Italy) (e.g. Supermoto guard kit) | Wrap-around handguards for street/supermoto with small flip-out mirrors. |
| Generic LED Guard Mirrors (China) | Universal handguards with bonus features (signals, etc.). Eye-catching for custom builds. |
Pros
| Product / Brand | Pros |
| Powermadd Star Series (USA) | Low cost; easy install; fold-in option; reduces mirror drag; surprisingly steady up to highway speeds |
| HDB Ultimate Handguards (USA) | Rugged – survives crashes; no vibration in normal use; mirrors hidden when stowed (clean look); good field of view for size. |
| FAR Viper Lever Guards (Italy) | Street-legal and sleek; good visibility for its class; folds in for tight spaces; combines two functions (guard+mirror). |
| Acerbis Dual Road (Italy) (e.g. Supermoto guard kit) | All-in-one kit from a known brand; decent hand protection plus on-demand mirrors; stylized for urban bikes. |
| Generic LED Guard Mirrors (China) | Feature-rich (adds lights and mirror in one); affordable; fits many bikes with included hardware. |
Cons
| Product / Brand | Cons |
| Powermadd Star Series (USA) | Very small view (can miss distant objects); may require handguard mods on some bikes; plastic construction. |
| HDB Ultimate Handguards (USA) | High cost; installation complexity (may need bar-end tapping); mirror aim tied to guard angle (limited independent adjust). |
| FAR Viper Lever Guards (Italy) | Expensive in some markets; covers only lever area (no full wind protection); requires removing stock bar-end weights to install. |
| Acerbis Dual Road (Italy) (e.g. Supermoto guard kit) | Discontinued/rare; mirror is tiny and not as robust; installation only on standard handlebar bikes. |
| Generic LED Guard Mirrors (China) | Quality varies – mirror glass often not great (blur/distortion); LED may not meet regulations; less durable plastic. |
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