Dirt bike accessories earn their keep in two ways: protecting the bike in crashes and keeping you self-sufficient when something breaks miles from the truck. We compared independent coverage from RevZilla and Dirt Rider, along with long-term owner feedback, to sort this list around those two jobs. One fitment warning applies across the category: handguards sell in bar-size variants and skid plates are model-specific, so a thirty-second check of your bike's specs before ordering prevents the wrong-parts pile every rider eventually accumulates.
Best handguards: Tusk D-Flex Pro Handguards
The D-Flex Pro uses a full-wrap tempered aluminum backbone with replaceable plastic shields and a large bend around the controls. That is real lever and hand coverage, not just a wind and roost deflector. Check fitment before ordering: Tusk sells kits for 7/8 in and 1-1/8 in handlebars as well as model-specific variants. Full-wrap protection also adds more hardware and bar-end weight than an open shield.
Best handguards
Tusk · Dirt Bike Essentials
Tusk D-Flex Pro Handguards
Tempered aluminum backbone provides full-wrap lever and hand protection. The main tradeoff is sold in bar-size and model-specific variants, so confirm 7/8 in versus 1-1/8 in bar mounts and your model before ordering.
Best for: Trail and dual sport riders who drop bikes in rocks and want lever protection, not just wind deflection.
View product details- Price band
- $100–$150
- Bar construction
- Full-wrap tempered aluminum
- Shields
- Durable replaceable plastic shields
- Design
- Large bend for improved lever clearance
Why it works
- Tempered aluminum backbone provides full-wrap lever and hand protection
- Replaceable plastic shields keep the main aluminum structure in service
- Large bend leaves more room around the controls than a straighter backbone
Watch for
- Sold in bar-size and model-specific variants, so confirm 7/8 in versus 1-1/8 in bar mounts and your model before ordering
- Full-wrap protection adds more hardware and bar-end weight than open roost deflectors
Best tube carrier: Tusk Fender Tube Pack with Tire Irons
This 6 x 11 in front-fender pack has room for a spare tube, CO2 inflator, and small tools. Two 9.5 in tire irons sit in dedicated top pockets, while steel hooks and poly web straps secure the bag without a rack. The PVC-coated polyester and zipper are water resistant, not waterproof, and the small footprint puts a hard limit on what can ride beside the tube.
Best tube carrier
Tusk · Dirt Bike Essentials
Tusk Fender Tube Pack with Tire Irons
Carries the flat-fix essentials on the bike instead of in a backpack. The main tradeoff is the 6 x 11 in footprint limits how much can live beside a spare tube.
Best for: Trail riders who want tube, irons, and patch gear living on the bike full time.
View product details- Price band
- $25–$50
- Capacity
- Spare tube, CO2 inflator, and small tools
- Included
- Two 9.5 in tire irons in top pockets
- Mounting
- Steel hooks and poly web straps for a front fender
Why it works
- Carries the flat-fix essentials on the bike instead of in a backpack
- Two included irons have dedicated top pockets for quick access
- Steel hooks and web straps keep the pack removable without a permanent rack
Watch for
- The 6 x 11 in footprint limits how much can live beside a spare tube
- Water-resistant fabric and zipper are not the same as a waterproof dry bag
Best trailside tire kit: Tusk Tire Repair Trail Kit
The Tusk kit combines six patches, ten plugs, a reamer and plug tool, valve tools, rubber solution, a pressure gauge, and a CO2 inflator in one nylon case. The limitation matters: it includes three 16 g cartridges, while Tusk recommends four for tires under 26 in and five for tires 27 in or larger. Carrying extra cartridges is part of making this a dependable trail kit.
Best trailside tire kit
Tusk · Dirt Bike Essentials
Tusk Tire Repair Trail Kit
Includes both patch and plug supplies instead of committing to one repair method. The main tradeoff is only three CO2 cartridges are included, while Tusk recommends four for tires under 26 in and five for 27 in or larger.
Best for: Riders building a self-sufficient trail kit who would rather buy one box than assemble pieces.
View product details- Price band
- $25–$50
- Inflation
- CO2 inflator with three 16 g cartridges
- Repairs
- Six patches, ten plugs, reamer, and plug tool
- Tools
- Valve tool, 10-50 psi gauge, and rubber knife
Why it works
- Includes both patch and plug supplies instead of committing to one repair method
- Pressure gauge and valve tool make the kit more complete than a plug-only pouch
- Nylon case keeps the small parts together in trail storage
Watch for
- Only three CO2 cartridges are included, while Tusk recommends four for tires under 26 in and five for 27 in or larger
- A cartridge-based kit has limited inflation attempts unless you carry extras
Best handlebar bag: Giant Loop Zigzag Handlebar Bag
The Zigzag is glove-box convenience for a machine that has none: 1.5 liters of tough, crash-tested storage for wallet, phone, and registration, strapped to virtually any handlebar, from dirt bikes and dual sports to snowmobiles and mountain bikes. RevZilla's video review calls it ideally sized for wallets, phones, or registration paperwork. Its limits are its dimensions: 1.5 liters only holds the essentials, it is not a tool bag replacement, and it occupies bar-pad space that can crowd cockpits on MX-width bars.
Best handlebar bag
Giant Loop · Dirt Bike Essentials
Giant Loop Zigzag Handlebar Bag
Glove-box convenience for wallet, phone, and registration on a bike that has none. The main tradeoff is 1.5 liters only holds the essentials, it is not a tool bag replacement.
Best for: Riders who keep losing keys and phones in jacket pockets and want them zipped to the bars.
View product details- Price band
- $100–$150
- Capacity
- 1.5 liters
- Dimensions
- 10.5 in L x 4 in H x 2.5 in W
- Mounting
- Straps to virtually any handlebar
Why it works
- Glove-box convenience for wallet, phone, and registration on a bike that has none
- Mounts on nearly anything: dirt bike, dual sport, snowmobile, or MTB
- Tough materials hold up to crash abuse
Watch for
- 1.5 liters only holds the essentials, it is not a tool bag replacement
- Occupies bar-pad space, which can crowd cockpits on MX-width bars
Best tail pack: Giant Loop Klamath Tail Rack Pack
The Klamath's 4 liters swallow a full trailside repair kit, tools, tire irons, spare tubes, and gloves, and moving that weight off your back and onto a tail rack or rear fender is the whole argument for dual sport and enduro riders done with heavy backpacks. Giant Loop build quality holds up to the abuse. Check your bike's tail before buying: mounting depends on rack or fender geometry, so small MX rear fenders need creative strapping, and it costs several times more than generic fender bags of similar size.
Best tail pack
Giant Loop · Dirt Bike Essentials
Giant Loop Klamath Tail Rack Pack
Moves tool weight off your back and onto the bike. The main tradeoff is mounting depends on rack or fender geometry, so small MX rear fenders need creative strapping.
Best for: Dual sport and enduro riders carrying a real tool kit who are done with heavy backpacks.
View product details- Price band
- $100–$150
- Capacity
- 4 liters (244 cubic inches)
- Mounting
- Secures to tail racks or dirt bike rear fenders
- Intended load
- Tools, tire irons, spare tubes, gloves
Why it works
- Moves tool weight off your back and onto the bike
- 4-liter capacity swallows a full trailside repair kit
- Giant Loop build quality with a rackless fender option
Watch for
- Mounting depends on rack or fender geometry, so small MX rear fenders need creative strapping
- Costs several times more than generic fender bags of similar size
Best skid plate: Acerbis Offroad Skid Plate
Acerbis makes the case for poly over aluminum: lighter, no hindrance to frame flex, gliding over rocks and logs instead of catching, and immune to corrosion and denting, with coverage for engine cases and frame rails. The reviewers at Dirt Rider note the plate is "optimally shaped to snugly contour the bike, reducing the available space for mud and dirt collection." The fitment rule is absolute here: this plate is model-specific, matched to your exact bike and year, and there is no universal version. Poly also flexes on hard, sharp impacts where thick aluminum shrugs them off.
Best skid plate
Acerbis · Dirt Bike Essentials
Acerbis Skid Plate 0026822
Extends protection across the side cases, water pump, frame rails, and footpeg areas. The main tradeoff is fits only the listed 85 cc platforms and model years.
Best for: KTM SX 85, Husqvarna TC 85, and GasGas MC 85 riders who want broad molded-underbody protection with exact factory-listed fitment.
View product details- Price band
- $100–$150
- Part number
- 0026822
- Material
- 96% plastic, 4% steel
- Thickness
- 6 mm
Why it works
- Extends protection across the side cases, water pump, frame rails, and footpeg areas
- Vent and drainage openings help limit trapped mud and simplify washing
- Works alongside Acerbis X-Power ignition and clutch-cover protection
Watch for
- Fits only the listed 85 cc platforms and model years
- The model-specific mounting points make fitment confirmation essential before purchase
Best compact fender bag: KEMIMOTO Front Fender Bag with Tool Roll
The KEMIMOTO carries the small repair pieces that otherwise rattle around a pocket: tire irons, a wrench, tape, and a patch kit. Three bag straps and separate fork straps create a triangular hold on the front fender, while the included tool roll keeps the contents organized. The 1680D fabric is water resistant, not a sealed waterproof compartment, and the compact bag is meant for tools rather than a spare tube and a complete trail kit.
Best compact fender bag
Kemimoto · Dirt Bike Essentials
KEMIMOTO Front Fender Bag with Tool Roll
Keeps tire irons, a wrench, tape, and patch tools off the rider. The main tradeoff is built for small repair tools rather than a spare tube and complete trail kit.
Best for: Enduro and dual-sport riders who want a compact quick-repair kit secured to the front fender.
View product details- Price band
- $25–$50
- SKU
- F1116-01601BK-KM
- Material
- 1680D water-resistant fabric
- Mounting
- Three bag straps plus fork straps create a triangular hold
Why it works
- Keeps tire irons, a wrench, tape, and patch tools off the rider
- Fork and fender straps control forward and backward movement
- Included tool roll keeps small repair pieces organized
Watch for
- Built for small repair tools rather than a spare tube and complete trail kit
- Water-resistant fabric is not a sealed waterproof compartment
Fit, sizing, and handling
Accessories must fit both the motorcycle and the rider. Women, shorter riders, and anyone with smaller hands should check lever and control clearance after handguards or bags are installed, plus whether loaded storage changes reach, steering, or standing position. Confirm every part against the exact year, make, and model before ordering, then test full bar sweep and suspension movement before riding.
How we picked
We weighted crash protection value, on-bike carry that replaces backpack weight, honest fitment windows, and the durability themes that repeat across cited independent reviews and owner feedback. The shortlist favors repair gear that earns its space without turning a trail bike into a pack mule. If a side-by-side shares your garage, our best UTV storage roundup covers the same self-sufficiency logic at machine scale, and the rest of the category lives at the UTV hub.
Full-wrap handguards or open deflectors?
Full-wrap aluminum backbones protect the hands and controls from more directions than open plastic deflectors, which mainly block wind, brush, and roost. The tradeoff is more hardware and bar-end weight. Trail riders who prioritize lever coverage usually choose full wrap, while riders prioritizing a lighter, more open cockpit may prefer deflectors.
What should a minimum trailside kit include?
Enough to fix a flat and make small repairs: a spare tube, tire irons, a patch kit, basic tools, and an inflation method you have verified works. The Tusk fender pack and repair kit cover that list between them, and the Klamath or a fender bag decides where it all rides on the bike.
How do I make sure parts fit my bike?
Check the two specs that burn people: handlebar diameter, since guards sell in 7/8 in and 1-1/8 in mounts, and exact model and year for anything shaped to the chassis, because skid plates like the Acerbis have no universal version. Rack and fender geometry matters for tail packs, so compare your bike's tail section against the mounting description before ordering.