What is a motorcycle rearset?

Answer 1

rearsets were originally bought to light back in the days of cafe racers, before that they were only found on racing machines. you will find them on single seater racing bikes,instead of pillion footpegs the riders footpegs are located in about the same position along with the controls IE brake and gearchange. they alter the way you sit on the machine and are usually used in conjunction with clip on or drop bars to complete streamlining of rider and bike ,i had them on some of my old roadrace bikes

Answer 2

It's the location of the pegs and shifter/brake on a sporbike (that's where I hear about it most). You'll get a rearset to set the controls farther back to the rear, perhaps to give your legs more room or so you can lay on the tank better for racing, etc...

Answer 3

Rearsets change your position on the bike. You change weight distribution doing that. They also get your feet higher so can lean farther without a peg dragging, (provided your tires will hold). They are usually less comfortable than stock pegs. For most riders, they are more for show than anything else. Few riders are good enough to exploit the differences they offer.

Answer 4

thats right. i have the vortex alittle pricey but i like them.