Touratech Adjustable Folding Mirrors are a simple, economical solution for riders who want versatile rearview mirrors that survive most adventure riding mishaps. Designed with durability and adjustability in mind, they use a combination of polymer and metal in the stalk and folding mechanism to handle vibration and the occasional tip-over without breaking.
Touratech Adjustable Folding Mirrors directly replace the stock mirrors on the Ultimate Motorcycling Honda CRF300L Rally Project Bike and most other adventure and dual-sport motorcycles, offering a tougher, more adaptable alternative to OEM units at a list price of $50 each.
Installation is straightforward. Remove the stock mirror and screw the eight-ounce Touratech unit into the existing mount. No reverse-thread adapter is required for the Honda CRF300L Rally, although I thought one was needed when I first installed them for a side-by-side comparison with the OEM mirrors. The Rally uses the M10x1.25 thread pitch. No special tools are needed beyond a 17mm spanner and a Torx 30.
In use, the mirrors strike a balance between size and placement. The 10.5-inch overall length positions the 3.5-by-4.25-inch mirror face far enough out to provide a useful rearward view, while offering a clear field of vision without looking oversized on a smaller adventure bike.
A mechanical, 180-degree folding range with nine positive detents allows the mirrors to be flipped inward for tight trails, parking, transport, or dragging the bike into position before lifting it off the ground.
The mirrors lock into place at nine positions with a positive-click mechanism. This means no separate screw-tightening is needed to hold the mirror in place, and they quickly return to your preferred position. Whether riding technical terrain or traveling at 70 mph on the freeway, the Touratech mirrors stay put, with no change of position.
On paved roads, the mirrors do the basic job of showing what’s behind you. The view is as clear at freeway speeds as any other mirror I have sat behind, even on my smooth-riding, Yamaha Venture touring bike. However, as good as they are, it is still difficult to discern a clear light bar on top of an unmarked SUV at 300 yards.
The folding feature is genuinely useful off-road. Riders who stand frequently benefit from being able to adjust the mirror’s angle on the fly without tools or knobs. Folding them in when navigating tight single-track trails or when the bike is laid down reduces the risk of breakage. I have so many accessories on my bars that I can only tilt the right mirror to the vertical position. Fortunately, that is enough to get it out of the way on brushy trails.
Although the Touratech Adjustable Folding Mirrors work great on the 300 Rally, they aren’t ideal for every bike or rider. The mirror’s adjustment range isn’t as wide as a true ball-joint mirror, though it works fine for my seated viewing position on the 300 Rally. Visibility varies with rider height, bar width, and how far the mirrors are folded or extended.
These mirrors are economically priced at $50 each and are not expected to be precision optical instruments. Each mirror base can be adjusted to a slightly higher or lower arm height using the Torx 30 screw.
The Touratech Adjustable Folding Mirror delivers on its core promise: a foldable, adjustable mirror that’s tougher and more adaptable than the stock mirrors. It won’t eliminate vibration blur at higher speeds, nor will it match the optical performance of premium touring mirrors. However, for riders who regularly move between pavement and rough ground, its simplicity and functional adjustability make it a sensible upgrade. At this price point, the Touratech mirror is a workable replacement that does exactly what is expected of it.
