Footrests, Foot Pegs & Pedal Pads
About Footrests, Foot Pegs & Pedal Pads
Foot pegs are where your weight meets the bike, so their grip, size and position affect how secure you feel. Riders replace them when the teeth are worn smooth or the peg is bent, when they want a wider platform for standing on dirt, when they want to move the peg position, or when they need passenger pegs. Style also matters, since pegs are one of the easy ways to change a bike's look.
Think about the riding first. Off-road and adventure pegs are wide and have aggressive teeth that bite into boots in mud, and the listings here include sizes such as 2.25 inches along with wider platforms. Street pegs are smoother, often rubber, knurled or ribbed. Some pegs fold up when they hit something, and replacement pins and springs are sold separately.
Adjustable adapters and weld-on extensions change the peg position, and passenger pegs are listed on their own. Next, check the mount. Many pegs here are male mount, so confirm that your bike takes the same style, and note that some are made for a model such as a Suzuki V-Strom or a Kawasaki KLX. Pick your bike in the Ride Finder at the top of the page.
Brands in this category include DRC, Ciro, Drag Specialties, PSR and Arlen Ness. See also Clamps & Mounts, Floorboards & Parts and Rearsets, all part of Foot Controls, Pedals & Pegs. For general fitment advice, this guide explains how to avoid ordering the wrong part.
FAQs on motorcycle foot pegs
What are wide foot pegs good for?
A wider platform spreads your weight across more of your boot and is easier to feel when you stand on the pegs. That is why off-road and adventure riders choose them, though street riders can use them for comfort too.
Are rubber or metal foot pegs better?
Metal pegs with teeth grip boots well in mud and wet but can be rough on soles. Rubber pegs reduce vibration and feel softer on pavement. Pick by where you ride and what boots you wear.
When are foot pegs worn out?
Replace them when the teeth have rounded off, when the peg is bent or cracked, when it is loose on its mount or when a folding peg no longer snaps back. Check the pin and spring first on folding pegs.
What size foot pegs should I buy?
Match the mount and stud first, then choose a platform size for how you ride. Larger platforms suit standing riding and stability, and smaller ones suit street use. The listing shows the dimensions and the mount style.
Can I raise or lower my foot pegs?
Some adjustable adapters let you move the peg up, down or back. Changing the position alters knee angle and your reach to the shifter and brake pedal, so check both and test at low speed after the change.
