A motorcycle fairing is a protective shell that wraps around the frame of a motorcycle, especially racing motorcycles and sport bikes, to deflect wind and reduce air drag. Fairings are usually made from hard plastic, fiberglass, or aluminum. They can help improve the aerodynamics of the bike by reducing air drag, which improves fuel consumption and allows for higher speeds at lower engine rpm. Fairings also add protection for the rider against motorbike components in the event of a crash or accident. Fairings can be customized in terms of fittings and design, and they come in all sorts of shapes and designs. A motorcycle may have a front fairing, a rear fairing, a belly fairing, or any combination of these. Alternatively, a single fairing may partially or fully enclose the entire motorcycle, and may even enclose the rider. Full fairings cover both upper and lower portions of the motorcycle, as distinct from a half fairing, which only has an upper section and leaves the lower parts of the motorcycle exposed.

In summary, fairings on a motorcycle serve the following purposes:

• Deflect wind and reduce air drag
• Protect the rider from airborne hazards and wind-induced hypothermia
• Protect the engine components in the case of an accident
• Improve fuel consumption and permit higher speeds at lower engine rpm
• Reduce buffeting for the rider and make the rider more comfortable
• Create additional features for a bike, such as a windshield
• Improve aerodynamic efficiency and traction in a straight line or around bends, especially at high speeds