650f.bike
Can you show us newbs an example of what you mean? I've looked a several variants of sliders but not sure what the engine bracket mount ones look like. Is it the same as the ones that mount onto the steel rod / pipe right behind the radiator?
No, those ones should be OK. You want to avoid the ones that mount behind the cylinder on the triangular engine mount.
I consider this model a "safe option" and I got it installed on my bike. I hope not to test it. My choice was confirmed by a Honda mechanic (he seen his fair share of dropped or crashed bikes).
I've been looking at sliders but cannot imagine how they offer any drop protection. As their name implies they are for slides like a corner taken too fast at a track. I see them on almost every bike here and Instagram. Is it a case of bolting on anything that can be bought? I just don't get it.
Yeah they give a small amount of protection. I got the Evotech Performance, but I know for sure if I drop the bike my handlebars, levers, mirrors are the first thing that will hit the ground. The only reason I put them on is hopefully to prevent a second damage on the tank and engine covers. But in all honesty I don’t expect a lot of them (just a mentally insurance)
The original “frame sliders” were in fact there to help a race bike survive a wreck on a track and allow you to keep racing way back when because they were low profile and you cut a hole in your bodywork to mount them. See Woodcraft sliders for examples. Then it became a fashion item and we are where we are today with most being extremely long to clear bodywork or mounted at a point on the bike that doesn’t involve cutting into your bodywork and are mostly there for show.
I picked up a 2020 CB650R new from the dealer this spring. It's my first non-1980s bike so readily available aftermarket parts are a new thing to me. Trying to navigate what's worth having and what's just unnecessary trend items.
@miweber929 stated they are technically designed for the slide. Hence the name sliders or aero sliders, not really made for the direct impact with the ground but the slide on the racetrack. I kept them purely for my track riding sessions but as l daily the 650 it becomes more and more nerve-racking the fact at any impact that could mean the end for this 650.
Wayne, how important are the front axle sliders ? I also have the engine slider very similar to yours, so wanted to check if the front axle one is necessary (I read that it protects the brake assembly). Also, do you have/recommend the handlebar sliders ?
Off topic but kinda on topic to compliment what Mike said above. My mate has a Street Triple and has the Triumph branded protection (mounts in two places on the frame) and they look bloody awesome because they essentially form part of the bike. You wouldn't even think they were there for that reason.
@Rafe showed isn't even sticking past the casings or limited fairings. Purely for protection of the bike and not the wallet so to speak. But l can confirm when riding on the road... they do become very nice leg rests after a long hills session 
