Preferably, we shelter our motorcycle in a shed, garage or some sort of covered and dry area. At least, when you’re not riding it. Don’t have that luxury? Then buying a motorcycle cover might be a great idea. Especially one that won’t give in when it’s raining cats and dogs.

Humidity can cause a motorcycle to rust. Rust weakens the material and can spread in every direction. And it can do so fast. Eventually it can cause holes in the material. Corrosion is easily recognized. It has a distinctive brown colour. Not only steel corrodes. Aluminium does too. Humidity causes a white powder-like substance on aluminium. This gives quite some nasty stains. You can prevent corrosion from happening by using a high quality motorcycle cover.

Motorcycle covers are made in different types, sizes and with different levels of quality. Indoor motorcycle covers are mostly ment to be used to keep your motorcycle dust free. Do you want to keep dust off your bike? Buy an indoor motorcycle cover with high breathability. Don’t just use a random plastic canvas or big cloth. Chances are high that your motorcycle can’t get rid of condensation. This way, you might stimulate corrosion. We don’t want that, so buy an indoor cover of good quality for your beloved bike.

Like we said, always choose quality. A great outdoor motorcycle cover might cost a bit more than the budget version, but a real good one is 100% waterproof and scores high on breathability. This ability to breathe ensures ventilation. This very aspect prevents rust and corrosion. Happy bike!

Our partner MKC Moto sells different types of motorcycle covers, in case you need one. You don’t even have to leave your house. Just order one online.

Motorcycle covers generally come in a few standard sizes:

• M: 203 cm long x 89 cm wide x 120 cm high
• L: 229 cm long x 99 cm wide x 125 cm high
• XL: 246 cm long x 104 cm wide x 127 cm high
• XXL: 264 cm long x 105 cm wide x 130 cm high

Not sure which size you need? Take a minute to measure your motorcycle. Keep a margin of 10 cm extra when you measure its length. So measure your motorcycles length and buy a cover that’s 10 cm longer. In the most ideal scenario the motorcycle cover hangs 15 cm above the ground when it covers your bike. This way it can ventilate. Most covers come with an elastic hem. Did you measure your bike and are you in doubt which size to choose? Then go for the bigger one. Do you have a top case installed on your bike? Some covers even give enough space to cover the case as well.

The quality of a cover most often determines the price. Most motorcycle covers of high quality will last longer than the budget ones. Of course the life span of a cover isn’t just determined by price. The elements also have their effect. A motorcycle cover that has to battle rain and wind every day won’t last as long as a cover that just has to protect your bike from some drizzle.

How, you say? A motorcycle that’s covered won’t stand out as much as a beautiful bike that stand in the streets uncovered. This way, a covered bike draws less attention of possible thieves. Great covers also come with an eyelet for a motorcycle chain lock to keep both your motorcycle and your cover save.