Windscreen Comparison

OK, so I have a few windscreens in my garage and desided to do a comparison. I think the only one I'm missing is a Zero Gravity.

The following are the measurements and build observations.
Note: measurements were taken as follows.
length: measured from front tip to top edge down the center
Rise: measured from top of key area to top edge of screen

Stock:
L: 17"
R: 9 3/4"
(we've all got one, need I say more?)

Puig:
L: 17"
R: 11"
Very racey design, nice bubble, hard to fit, not shadded in nose

MRA:
L: 18 1/4"
R: 11 3/4"
The original DB, angular design matches bikes, the most wind protection, shadded nose section, red is spot on match for 07 VFR

Powerbronze:
L: 17 1/2"
R: 11 1/4"
Close compare to the Puig, shadded nose with VFR logo, no tabs in nose section, relys on upper four bolts for stability


Photos:

 

I have the Puig racing screen (Double Bubble) and I think it looks great on the bike. THey are a bit hard to fit but one on they hold well. They also send you a bit of split tube to cover the rough edge of the screen and many otehr more well known screen MFGs to do that.

2 Cents from an owner of one. Nice comparison BTW. Thanks for taking the time.

 

Here's one for you:
Zero Gravity Sport Touring
L: 19.5 inches
R: 12.5 inches

That's what I've got on mine. I guess I am the grampa in the group lol.

 

Hey, if it works, what the hell right?
I guess I forgot to mention all mine are double bubble screens.
Nothing wrong with a ST screen though.

 

Thanks for the review Chris! I just ordered the Puig DB in dark smoke from MotoMummy.com

:rockon:

 

NIce little write up...Now if I can only get the powerbronze smoked out...anyone got some other websites to buy from???

 

Killer,
I picked my PB up from Sportmotogear.com - Your source for all your motorcycle luggage needs.
for $79.00.

 

Glad to be of service, just wish you had PM'd me first, I would have sold you mine.

 

Does yours fit the 2008 VFR's? Can't seem to find the listing for 2008 as they shows only up to the 2007.

 

Should fit, Honda has not made any changes to the fairings since 02.

 

Chris now all ya gotta do is throw the bike in a wind tunnel with all the different screens and show us how they function... :biggrin:

 

What are you asking for the PUIG DB dark smoke? I might be willing to take it off your hands.BTW thanks for the review.

 

Not sure.
I was planing on keeping one and putting up the other three for sale.
Let me do a fare assessment of their worth and I'll post something.
I'll give you first crack at the Puig.

 

any Givi Windshield Reviews?

Does anyone have any thoughts on Givi's?
See this one on eBay.
GIVI HONDA VFR800 '02-08 DS WIND FLIP SMOKE WINDSHIELD:eBay Motors (item 120425838982 end time Jun-24-09 12:47:37 PDT)

 

A very detailed comparison..thks for the effort..now got to add PB to my
still-undecided screen list :thumbsup:

 

Givi Touring Screen
L: 20.5 inches
R: 13.0 inches

Note: the screen has a very sloped lip or curvature upward towards the top

 

Zg Db

For those who want the ZG Double Bubble numbers

18.25
11.75

 

Wow, that's as high as the MRA screen.
Different shape though I'm sure.
Thanks for the info Terminex.

Also thank you for all the thanks I recieved on this review.:thumbsup:
Realy it was nothing, I buy so much shit I might as well do something with it.

I've had some time to due a road test with each screen and here is what I've noted. I rode on the FWY for a round trip of 100 miles at approx 80mph with stock bars for each screen.

Each one has it's pros and cons and is very dependent on how tall you are and your still of riding, more agressive or less.

For me at 5'10 175lbs the Puig is about near perfect. Very little wind turbulince during head movement, nice pocket when you want it, and it looks great! Fitment at first is an issue, looks to narrow but makes for a very secure fit compared to the others except stock. Does not come with any shading in the nose section so dark tint becomes your only choice.

The MRA is for your Uber types out there. A quality screen that matches the angular design of the VFR. The red color is the deepest red I've seen so far and the shading in the nose is top notch. Can be purchased in just about any color. But at 5'10 the wind blast comming off the top of the screen at 85mph was giving me a workout as it hit me dead center of my helmet. If I was a little taller and was doing some serious touring this would be my first pick. Body protection was great and mounting was a snap.

The PB falls between the stock shape and the Puig. Racey but not that racey. The bubble is not as pronounced as the Puig. Fair amount of wind protection and almost no buffeting at speed. Shading in the nose section is good and features a "VFR" logo. PB logo is a sticker that can be placed anywhere you like. Mounting only uses the four rear bolts and not the nose tabs. Seems like it would be loose at speed but I didn't notice any problems.

Stock, still a very good screen after all this testing. I've received more questions on the bike and screen with the stock unit on than with any of the other screens. Most other sportbike riders think the stock unit is aftermarket. Not a lot of wind protection but the wind blast hits you well below the helmet and on the chest which takes some strain off the wrist.

Now I guess I'll have to do this all over with the Heli Bars installed.

 

The MRA Vario touring screen with its adjustable spoiler gets my vote.

 

I've got a Givi on my 02 sixth gen, and last week got to ride an 03 with a MRA Vario. It seems to move the wind up to the top of my helmet from the middle. I'm 5'9" with heli bars It had spacers under the stock bars, and I left them under the Helis. Very little uncomfortable hand pressure. Gonna get a Vario for next spring along with pilot roads.