Choosing a Motorcycle Screen: Touring, Sport or Adjustable?

The right motorcycle screen depends on your bike, your riding position and the journeys you make. A taller screen is not automatically better, and a sport screen is not necessarily the right choice just because you ride a sports bike.

This guide explains the main options and the details to check before ordering. Start with Shop by Bike, then read the application and fitting notes for the individual screen.

Touring screens: an option for longer journeys

Touring screens generally prioritise wind protection, but their dimensions and shapes vary by application. Compare the manufacturer's measurements with your existing screen and think about where its upper edge will sit relative to your normal riding position.

Do not assume that a taller screen will eliminate helmet noise or buffeting. Rider height, seat position, helmet, motorcycle bodywork and airflow around the screen all influence the experience.

Explore our Puig V-Tech Line Touring Screens, checking each listing for compatible models and years.

Sport and racing screens: shape and profile matter

Sport screens often suit riders seeking a more compact profile or sport-focused appearance. Racing screens can have different shapes intended for particular riding positions. Product names alone do not tell you how a screen will work for your height and bike.

Check the dimensions, profile and intended application rather than choosing on appearance alone. Browse Puig GTS Sport Screens, Puig New Generation Sport Plus Screens and Puig Racing Screens to explore the different ranges. Not every range is available for every motorcycle.

Adjustable screens and add-on deflectors

An adjustable screen or compatible deflector may offer scope to change the airflow, but the available movement and mounting arrangements depend on the product. An add-on deflector is not automatically suitable for every screen.

Before choosing one, confirm the supported screen type, thickness or mounting requirements where specified, adjustment limits and any restrictions in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not drill or clamp accessories to a screen unless the relevant instructions explicitly allow it.

If you are considering an adjustable setup, ask our team to help identify an appropriate product for your bike and current screen.

Standard-style screens

If you prefer a profile closer to the original arrangement, compare the dimensions and mounting requirements of the available standard-style options. The name does not guarantee identical dimensions to your original screen.

View our Puig Standard Screens and check the individual product details.

Which option should you consider?

  • Longer journeys: compare touring options and their dimensions against your current screen.
  • A compact or sport-focused profile: compare sport and racing shapes with your usual riding position.
  • More scope to adjust airflow: investigate a manufacturer-approved adjustable screen or deflector for your application.
  • A familiar screen profile: consider standard-style options, checking their actual measurements.

These are starting points, not a guarantee of comfort. No single screen shape works identically for every rider.

Check fitment before ordering

  1. Confirm the motorcycle. Match the exact model, model year and variant, not just the registration year.
  2. Check mounting requirements. Establish whether original brackets are reused or a dedicated fitting kit is required, and what is included.
  3. Consider existing accessories. Tell us about handguards, mirrors, navigation brackets and other equipment near the screen.
  4. Check adjustment and clearance. Follow the manufacturer's guidance for the screen and any original adjustment mechanism.
  5. Read any support requirements. Some applications may specify additional support components. Do not assume they are required or compatible simply because they appear in the same range.

Our Puig Reinforcement Screen Support Bars collection is a useful place to check relevant applications, but confirm compatibility with the exact screen and motorcycle first.

For a fuller checklist, read Will This Fit My Bike? or our guide to finding the right motorcycle parts.

Rider height, seat position and visibility

Your height alone does not determine the correct screen. Torso length, seat height, handlebars and riding posture also affect where your head sits in the airflow.

Compare dimensions with the bike in its usual configuration and consider your view ahead. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for screen height, tint and intended use. Do not choose a screen that compromises your ability to see clearly.

Installation and screen care

Follow the instructions supplied with the screen, including the specified fittings, tightening sequence and torque values where provided. Do not force mounting holes into alignment or overtighten fasteners. Arrange professional fitting if you are unsure.

Use only cleaning products and methods approved for the screen material. Let the screen cool before cleaning and avoid abrasive cloths or unsuitable solvents. Follow the manufacturer's care instructions rather than treating the screen like ordinary glass.

Need help choosing?

Contact Motorcycle Performance Store or email info@motorcycleperformancestore.co.uk with:

  • Your motorcycle's make, model, model year and variant.
  • The screen currently fitted, including a product code if known.
  • The product link or code you are considering.
  • Your usual riding position and the issue you want to address.
  • Relevant seat, handlebar, handguard or mounting modifications.

Suggested enquiry: “I ride a [model year, make, model and variant] with [current screen]. I mainly use the bike for [journeys] and would like to improve [wind exposure or another concern]. I am considering [product link]. Please help me check compatibility and fitting requirements.”

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