Motorcycle cover: how to choose one for outdoors or a garage
Outdoors or garage: these are different covers
The first question when choosing a cover is where the bike stands. For outdoors you need a thick cover with protection from rain and ultraviolet light, otherwise the sun will “eat” the fabric in a season. For a garage or a basement parking, a light dust sheet is enough: it breathes and does not press on the plastic.
If the bike stands outside, look at the material. Oxford fabric is usually sold with a density mark (for example 210D or 300D): a higher value means a tougher but heavier fabric. Useful details are vents for ventilation, an under-belly strap against wind, sewn-in eyelets for a lock and reflective inserts.
Size and type of cover
- Full motorcycle cover: the most common option, chosen by size (S–XXL) or by length, for example up to 230 cm.
- Seat cover: protects against rain and fading of the leatherette.
- Tank cover: protects the paint from scratches.
- Scooter front cover: protects the front part and often costs differently from a normal cover.
A bike with luggage, side cases or a tall windscreen needs a size bigger than standard, because without room the cover is hard to pull on.
What to put in your request
- What exactly — full cover, seat, tank or scooter front cover.
- Motorcycle model — for example Triumph Bonneville T100.
- Size — S–XXL, or the length in cm if there is no model.
- Where it is kept — outdoors or indoors.
- Material — for example Oxford 210D.
- Colour and new or used.
- Delivery city and budget.
Example: “I need a waterproof cover for a Triumph Bonneville T100 kept outdoors, Oxford 210D, black, with an under-belly strap. Delivery to Ajman, budget up to AED 92.”
What to look at in the offers
Compare not only the size but also the seams: taped seams are better than plain stitching, because they do not leak. Ask whether there is a heat-resistant patch on the exhaust side: a hot silencer can melt ordinary fabric. Check that there is a wind strap and that the cover is long enough for your bike with all its accessories. A photo of the finished product is better than a description.
How it works on BlaBlaPrice
You write your request on BlaBlaPrice once, and sellers of accessories answer with offers in chat. The platform compares them and shows the best one for your request first. Nobody sees your phone number until you choose a seller. Everything about the service is on the “How it works” page.
For a neat look, also see motorcycle mirrors and other motorcycle accessories.
