152 Engine Skid Plates for motorcycles

Engine guards for touring/trail, enduro, and motocross bikes

Engine guards are one of the most demanded protections in the world of Enduro, Trail, motocross, and Supermotard, as they are a component whose main function is to protect the lower parts of the engine from impacts and scratches, where the collectors, gears, and other transmission elements are located. This type of accessory is commonly seen on touring/trail bikes that can be used for off-road riding, such as: BMW R 1200/1250 GS, Honda CRF 1000/1100 Africa Twin, Yamaha Tracer 7/700, Tracer 9/900 GT, or the XTZ 700 Teneré.

When is it advisable to have an engine guard installed on your bike?

The answer depends on where you usually ride the bike: Off-road or on dirt tracks: Considering the conditions in which you drive on loose terrain, that is, with stones, sand, mud, and other elements that can reach the lower area of the engine and cylinders, it is highly recommended to have an engine guard installed. On the road: In this case, if you mainly ride the bike on the road or in the city, since the presence of elements on the roadway is not as frequent, the protective function of the engine guard may be more secondary, and it may be preferred more for its design touch, as it gives the bike a more enduro look.

The best brands at Unobike

Once you know if your riding style requires the installation of an engine protector in the area of the engine guard of your bike, you may have questions about which brands offer this type of accessory. At Unobike, we highly recommend the following 2 brands: The engine guards from SW-Motech h, these are made from highly impact-resistant aluminum and fit perfectly without compromising the space between the bike and the ground. The engine guards from Givi: the renowned Italian brand also offers guards in satin and anodized aluminum. Both brands offer a wide range of engine guards specific for touring, trail, and maxi enduro bikes.

What happens if you go off-road and do not have this protector installed?

Considering that the engine guard covers components such as the clutch area and the ignition system, it may damage these areas and lose oil very quickly, leading to a lubricant deficiency that could cause the engine to "seize," or you could have some mishap with the collectors. All of this will incur a high cost, as the replacements in these sections are expensive, so "it's better to prevent than to cure."

IMPORTANT: Engine guards are not the same as the belly pan accessory; you can find this component in the belly pans section.