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• 17 motorcycle tarpaulins in the product test Indoor and outdoor covers in comparison
• Outdoor tarpaulins for the outside area
• 1st place: Louis Soft (test winner)
• 2nd place: Oxford Protex Stretch Outdoor
• 3rd place: Held Cover Advanced (Article 9656)
• 3rd place: Polo outdoor tarpaulin IV
• 5th place: Buse outdoor tarpaulin II (purchase tip)
• 6th place: Louis Sky
• 7th place: Oxford Aquatex
• 8th place: Polo outdoor tarpaulin red / black
• 9th place: Held Cover Professional (Article 9003)
• Place 10: Polo Superdeal
• Place 10: XLmoto Essential
• 12th place: Oxfort Rainex
• Indoor tarpaulin for indoor use
• 1st place: Louis Stretch (test winner)
• 2nd place: Oxford Protex Stretch Indoor
• 3rd place: Polo indoor dust cover (purchase tip)
• 4th place: Buse tarpaulin
• 5th place: Held Cover Indoor (Article 9005)
• Final ranking – an overview of the placements
• Cover hoods in a comparison test – final evaluation
• So was tested
• Tips for using tarpaulin
• Conclusion

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A total of 17 tarpaulins competed against each other in a comparative test in two disciplines. The first step is the outdoor tarpaulin. Which product lands on which placement?

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12th place: Oxford Rainex.

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Place 10: XLMoto Essential.

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Place 10: Polo Superdeal.

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9th place: Held Cover Professional (Article 9003).

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8th place: Polo outdoor tarpaulin red / black.

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7th place: Oxford Aquatex.

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6th place: Louis Sky.

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5th place: Buse outdoor tarpaulin II.

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3rd place: Polo Outdoor Tarpaulin IV.

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3rd place: Held Cover Advanced (Article 9656).

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2nd place: Oxford Protex Stretch Outdoor.

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1st place: Louis Soft.

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Placements for indoor tarpaulins: 5th place: Held Cover Indoor (Article 9005).

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4th place: Buse tarpaulin.

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3rd place: Polo indoor dust cover.

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2nd place: Oxford Protex Stretch Indoor.

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1st place: Louis Stretch.

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Here again the complete final evaluation.

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Totally legal: license plate windows are, strictly speaking, compulsory in public traffic areas.

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Fairly safe: metal or plastic eyelets or textile-reinforced openings enable tarpaulin theft protection.

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A bit small: mini-eyelets for tensioning are nice, straps are better.

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Too hot: the Louis Syk tarpaulin weakens at 90 degrees.

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The competitor product from Polo (outdoor tarpaulin red / black) begins to falter at 220 degrees.

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Absolutely complete: Oxford Rainex, among others. with front sewing and lock pocket.

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Hot blower: The endangered area is heated up vigorously at up to 250 degrees.

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17 motorcycle tarpaulins (indoor & Outdoor) in the product test

17 motorcycle tarpaulins in the product test
Indoor and outdoor covers in comparison

Winter is just around the corner and possibly the motorcycle too. So that it doesn’t remain unprotected, we tested 17 motorcycle tarpaulins – 12 outdoor tarpaulins and five indoor protective covers.

Klaus Herder,
Klaus Herder

December 09, 2019

In addition to twelve tarpaulins for the outside area, this product test also deals with five well-known representatives of the interior security business, vulgo “Indoor cover”. Before the lantern parker or garage wintering enthusiast gets into a shopping frenzy, however, they should be clear about what the specific use might look like. In contrast to articles in the clothing sector, the weather and dust protection goods are usually shipped over the counter or online in their original packaging and without being tried on. Specifically, the aim is to answer the following questions in advance: Where is the motorcycle – sheltered from the wind or rather drafty? Second question: Do bad boys or just curious boys have access, or can nobody get hold of it? Next question: What kind of tarpaulin does my motorcycle need? Once these questions have been answered, there are several options to choose from. We start with the outdoor tarpaulins, which are particularly suitable for outdoor use.

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Outdoor tarpaulins for the outside area

1st place: Louis Soft (test winner)

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Louis Soft.

Providers: Louis
Price: 79.99 euros (S-L);
Alternative sizes: XL – XXL (99.99 euros), 3XL (119.99 euros)
Material: Polyester with TPU coating;
Measurements and weight: 210 x 120/90 x 80/56 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 2200 g;
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elastic all around, safety belt with quick release, two reinforced safety openings at the front, storage pocket
Heat resistance: Not specified

Noticed positively: Very robust, paint-friendly and top-quality material with a very comfortable grip; relatively easy to use despite the all-round elastic band; low tendency to flutter; good to very good fit; heat resistant up to 150 degrees

Noticed negatively: price

Conclusion: The price may seem ambitious at first, but it quickly becomes clear that the soft tissue is inexpensive in the truest sense of the word.

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Very well

2nd place: Oxford Protex Stretch Outdoor

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Oxford Protex Stretch Outdoor.

Providers: Oxford Products
Price: 113.90 Euro (M)
Alternative sizes: S (107.90 euros), L (119.90 euros), XL (131.90 euros)
Material: 92% polyester, 8% elastane with TPU insert
Measurements and weight: 215 x 120/90 x 75/45 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 1940 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elasticated all around, safety belt with quick release, two reinforced safety openings each v / h, two ventilation openings, reflective elements, license plate window, two pockets for locks, pocket for charger, storage bag
Heat resistance: Not specified

Noticed positively: Very robust, paint-friendly, well-made material with a very comfortable grip; low tendency to flutter; very good fit; lavish furnishings; heat resistant up to 150 degrees

Noticed negatively: Handling possibly a bit stubborn; price

Conclusion: Equipment miracle with absolutely convincing practicality. If only there wasn’t the similar (and cheaper) Louis Would be soft …

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Very well

3rd place: Held Cover Advanced (Article 9656)

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Held Cover Advanced (Article 9656).

Providers: hero
Price: 64.95 Euro (L)
Alternative sizes: S, M (54.95 euros), XL (64.95 euros), XXL, 3XL (74.95 euros)
Material: 150D polyester
Measurements and weight: 240 x 125/77 x 78/42 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 1100 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elasticated front / back, safety belt with quick release, two safety eyes at the front, two ventilation openings, license plate window, storage bag
Heat resistance: Not specified

Noticed positively: Robust material; good workmanship; very easy to use; good security possibility; good equipment; heat-resistant up to 150 degrees; good fit

Noticed negatively: Significant tendency to flutter; Ventilation openings conditionally practical; no soft lining

Conclusion: The only real weakness is the increased tendency to flutter. For slipstream parkers, however, a good, if not entirely cheap, offer.

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Good

3rd place: Polo outdoor tarpaulin IV

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Polo Outdoor Tarpaulin IV.

Providers: polo
Price: 89.99 Euro (L)
Alternative sizes: M (79.99 euros), XL (99.99 euros)
Material: Sides 78.5% PVC, 15% polyester, 6.5% viscose, middle part 63% polypropylene fleece, 37% polyethylene
Measurements and weight: 250 x 130/75 x 75/75 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 2,240 g
Country of Manufacture: Italy
Furnishing: Elastic band v / h, two small strap eyelets, climate membrane, storage bag
Heat resistance: “up to 200 degrees”

Noticed positively: Extremely robust material, softly lined; good workmanship; good handling; only moderate tendency to flutter; satisfactory to good fit; heat resistant up to 120 degrees

Noticed negatively: No safety belt; somewhat poor equipment; bulky when not in use; Heat resistance information is incorrect (discoloration from 120 degrees, melting from 200 degrees)

Conclusion: A little lighter and more airy than the red / black sister model, but also robust. Has climate membrane, but no securing eyes

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Good

5th place: Buse outdoor tarpaulin II (purchase tip)

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Buse tarpaulin outdoor II.

Providers: Heino Buse MX import
Price: 49.95 Euro (L)
Alternative sizes: M, XL, XXL (unit price)
Material: PVC, textile lining
Measurements and weight: 225 x 125/92 x 100/35 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 1560 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elasticated front / back, safety belt with quick release, two safety eyes at the front, two ventilation openings, license plate window, storage bag
Heat resistance: not specified

Noticed positively: Heavy and robust material, practical fleece lining; easy to use; good security possibility; good equipment; heat resistant up to 120 degrees; Fit still satisfactory

Noticed negatively: Nasty rubber smell (even after several days); Seams a little unclean in parts (otherwise processing okay)

Conclusion: The feel of a Klepper coat, the smell of a tire store – but a rock solid practical performance with a fit that goes up.

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Good

6th place: Louis Sky

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Louis Sky.

Providers: Louis
Price: 39.99 euros (S – L)
Alternative sizes: XL – XXL (49.99 euros)
Material: Polyester with a PE membrane
Measurements and weight: 210 x 120/80 x 75/52 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 1130 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elasticated front / back, safety belt with quick release, two reinforced safety openings at the front, storage pocket
Heat resistance: Not specified

Noticed positively: Very soft, paint-friendly material – somewhat unusual, but robust; good workmanship; simple to very simple handling; low tendency to flutter; good to very good fit

Noticed negatively: Unsatisfactory heat resistance (melts from 90 degrees)

Conclusion: Somewhat unfamiliar material appearance (like lining), which is convincing in practice. But the following applies in particular: nothing for hot irons!

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Good

7th place: Oxford Aquatex

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Oxford Aquatex.

Providers: Oxford Products
Price: 35.90 Euro (M)
Alternative sizes: S (29.90 euros), L (41.90 euros), XL (47.90 euros)
Material: 190T polyester with PU coating
Measurements and weight: 225 x 125/90 x 96/35 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 420 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elasticated front / back, safety belt with quick release, two reinforced safety openings at the front, storage pocket
Heat resistance: Not specified

Noticed positively: Robust material; good workmanship; very easy to use; very small pack size; heat resistant up to 150 degrees

Noticed negatively: Very strong tendency to flutter; unlined; Only moderate fit, proportions are not right

Conclusion: As a long-term parking solution, only suitable for a place with absolutely no wind. as “Travel plans” but a real recommendation for a vacation tour.

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Good

8th place: Polo outdoor tarpaulin red / black

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Polo outdoor tarpaulin red / black.

Providers: polo
Price: 64.99 Euro (L)
Alternative sizes: M (59.99 euros)
Material: 78.5% PVC, 15% polyester, 6.5% viscose
Measurements and weight: 235 x 130/75 x 68/68 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 2,820 g
Country of Manufacture: Italy
Furnishing: Elasticated front / back, two front securing eyes, two small lashing belt eyes in the middle, storage bag
Heat resistance: “up to approx. 250 degrees”

Noticed positively: Extremely robust material, softly lined; good workmanship; satisfactory to good handling; only moderate tendency to flutter; satisfactory fit; heat-resistant up to 125 degrees

Noticed negatively: No safety belt; somewhat poor equipment; bulky when not in use; Heat resistance information is incorrect (discoloration from 125 degrees, melting from 220 degrees)

Conclusion: A very heavy thing, wonderfully old-fashioned and bulky. As if made for lousy continuous rain. Comes from Italy, not China.

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Good

9th place: Held Cover Professional (Article 9003)

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Held Cover Professional (Article 9003).

Providers: hero
Price: 59.95 Euro (L)
Alternative sizes: S, M (EUR 59.95), XL, XXL (EUR 69.95), 3XL (EUR 79.95)
Material: 150D polyester, side panels coated with 600D polycotton
Measurements and weight: 220 x 120/73 x 78/40 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 1290 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elasticated front / back, two securing eyes on the side with belt and hook, two ventilation openings, storage bag
Heat resistance: “silver side panels heat-resistant”

Noticed positively: Comfortable grip, very robust material; good to very good workmanship; easy to use; heat-resistant up to 150 degrees; good to very good fit

Noticed negatively: Fuse unsatisfactory; no soft lining

Conclusion: Material and processing quality are completely convincing, but a few detailed solutions (safety, lining) could be a little better.

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Good

Place 10: Polo Superdeal

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Polo super deal.

Providers: polo
Price: 12.99 euros (universal size; permanent offer 2019, catalog price 19.99 euros)
Alternative sizes: No
Material: 190T polyester
Measurements and weight: 230 x 139/95 x 130/60 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 530 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elasticated front / back, safety belt with quick release, two ventilation openings, storage pocket
Heat resistance: Not specified

Noticed positively: Robust material; good workmanship; very easy handling; heat-resistant up to almost 150 degrees (slight deformation, no melting yet); very attractive price

Noticed negatively: Very strong tendency to flutter; poor equipment; unlined; Only moderate fit, proportions are wrong

Conclusion: As a long-term parking solution, only suitable for a place with absolutely no wind. But unbeatable as a second or travel plan at a competitive price.

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Satisfying

Place 10: XLmoto Essential

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XLmoto Essential.

Providers: XLmoto
Price: 19.99 Euro (M)
Alternative sizes: S, L, XL (unit price)
Material: 190T polyester
Measurements and weight: 220 x 125/85 x 84/42 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 490 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elasticated front / back, safety belt with quick release, reflex logo on the right, storage bag
Heat resistance: “not heat resistant”

Noticed positively: Robust material; good workmanship; very easy handling; still satisfactory fit, various sizes available; heat-resistant up to almost 150 degrees (from 120 degrees slight deformation, no melting yet)

Noticed negatively: Very strong tendency to flutter; poor equipment; unlined

Conclusion: Plays in a light league with the Oxford Aquatex and the polo Superdeal, so it is only suitable for all year round to a limited extent. Travel plans? Fits!

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Satisfying

12th place: Oxfort Rainex

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Oxford Rainex.

Providers: Oxford Products
Price: 74.95 Euro (M)
Alternative sizes: S (59.90 euros), L (89.90 euros), XL (99.90 euros)
Material: PVC coated with polycotton, lower part polyester
Measurements and weight: 220 x 118/90 x 90/35 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 1860 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elasticated all around, safety belt with quick release, two reinforced safety openings each v / h, two ventilation openings, reflective elements, license plate window, two pockets for locks, pocket for charger, storage bag
Heat resistance: “heat-resistant part around the exhaust”

Noticed positively: Robust material; lavish furnishings; good fit; relatively low tendency to flutter; heat resistant up to 150 degrees

Noticed negatively: Slightly bulky to handle; rustic (but still satisfactory) processing

Conclusion: Opulent equipment, but there is still some catching up to do in terms of handling. Too expensive for what is offered in direct comparison.

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Satisfying

Indoor tarpaulin for indoor use

1st place: Louis Stretch (test winner)

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Louis Stretch.

Providers: Louis
Price: 29.99 euros (S – L)
Alternative sizes: XL – XXL (39.99 euros)
Material: 95% polyester, 5% elastane
Measurements and weight: 215 x 110/80 x 80/70 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 1,150 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elastic all around, storage pocket

Noticed positively: Robust, yet pleasantly soft and paint-friendly material, very pleasant grip; good to very good workmanship; easy to use; excellent fit

Noticed negatively: Lean equipment – no safety belt, no safety eyes

Conclusion: Fiddling with this cuddly soft one “Fitted sheet” It’s just fun, the fit is perfect, the price is right. Test victory!

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Very well

2nd place: Oxford Protex Stretch Indoor

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Oxford Protex Stretch Indoor.

Providers: Oxford Products
Price: 47.90 Euro (M)
Alternative sizes: S (41.90 euros), L (53.90 euros), XL (59.90 euros), all also available in black and red
Material: 95% polyester, 5% elastane
Measurements and weight: 220 x 120/80 x 80/60 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 780 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elastic all around, safety belt with quick release, storage bag

Noticed positively: Robust, yet pleasantly soft and paint-friendly material, very pleasant grip; good to very good workmanship; easy to use; excellent fit; Safety belt as standard

Noticed negatively: No securing eyes; ambitious price

Conclusion: In practice, it is even marginally better than the very similar Louis product, but unfortunately also a bit more expensive and therefore a close second.

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Very well

3rd place: Polo indoor dust cover (purchase tip)

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Polo indoor dust cover.

Providers: polo
Price: 16.99 Euro (L)
Alternative sizes: XL (22.99 euros)
Material: Polypropylene fiber fleece
Measurements and weight: 240 x 140/120 x 70/70 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 860 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elastic all around, safety belt with quick release, two safety eyes at the front, storage bag

Noticed positively: Robust material, good workmanship; good fit (turns out relatively large); Safety eyes and safety belt as standard; attractive price

Noticed negatively: Handling due to tight all-round elastic band a bit bulky

Conclusion: A lot of tarpaulin with proper equipment for very manageable money – the purchase tip couldn’t be more confidently achieved.

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Good

4th place: Buse tarpaulin

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Buse tarpaulin.

Providers: Heine Buse MX import
Price: 19.95 Euro (L)
Alternative sizes: M, XL, XXL (unit price)
Material: Polypropylene, textile lining
Measurements and weight: 225 x 125/70 x 95/50 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 480 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elasticated front / back, safety belt with quick release, storage bag

Noticed positively: Very robust material; good to very good workmanship; very easy to use; satisfactory to good fit (turns out to be relatively large); Safety belt as standard

Noticed negatively: No securing eyes

Conclusion: Decent quality at a fair price. And that in four different sizes, what more could you want? A certain theft protection.

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Good

5th place: Held Cover Indoor (Article 9005)

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Held Cover Indoor (Article 9005).

Providers: hero
Price: 24.95 Euro (L)
Alternative sizes: M (24.95 euros), XXL (29.95 euros)
Material: Polypropylene (fleece)
Measurements and weight: 220 x 116/68 x 78/45 cm (L x H front / back x W front / back), 390 g
Country of Manufacture: China
Furnishing: Elasticated front / back, storage bag

Noticed positively: Robust material; good to very good workmanship; very easy to use; good fit

Noticed negatively: Lean equipment – no safety belt, no safety eyes

Conclusion: A no-frills classic that has been part of the Held range for many years, and rightly so. But the competition now offers a little more.

MOTORCYCLE Rating: Good

Final ranking – an overview of the placements

Cover hoods in a comparison test – final evaluation

	placement	product	Score (out of a maximum of 100)	price
Outdoors	1.	Louis Soft	87	from 79.99 euros
	2.	Oxford Protex Stretch Outdoor	85	from 107.90 euros
	3.	Held Cover Advanced (Article 9656)	78	from 54.95 euros
	3.	Polo outdoor tarpaulin IV	78	from 79.99 euros
	5.	Buse tarpaulin outdoor II	77	49.95 euros
	6th.	Louis Sky	75	from 39.99 euros
	7th.	Oxford Aquatex	73	from 29.90 euros
	8th.	Polo outdoor tarpaulin red / black	72	from 59.99 euros
	9.	Held Cover Professional (Article 9003)	71	from 59.99 euros
	10.	Polo super deal	68	12.99 euros
	10.	XLmoto Essential	68	19.99 euros
	12th.	Oxford Rainex	66	from 59.90 euros
Indoor	1.	Louis Stretch	86	from 29.99 euros
	2.	Oxford Protex Stretch Indoor	85	from 41.90 euros
	3.	Polo indoor dust cover	83	from 16.99 euros
	4th.	Buse tarpaulin	82	19.95 euros
	5.	Held Cover Indoor (Article 9005)	79	from 24.95 euros

	placement	product	Score (out of a maximum of 100)	price
Outdoors	1.	Louis Soft	87	from 79.99 euros
	2.	Oxford Protex Stretch Outdoor	85	from 107.90 euros
	3.	Held Cover Advanced (Article 9656)	78	from 54.95 euros
	3.	Polo outdoor tarpaulin IV	78	from 79.99 euros
	5.	Buse tarpaulin outdoor II	77	49.95 euros
	6th.	Louis Sky	75	from 39.99 euros
	7th.	Oxford Aquatex	73	from 29.90 euros
	8th.	Polo outdoor tarpaulin red / black	72	from 59.99 euros
	9.	Held Cover Professional (Article 9003)	71	from 59.99 euros
	10.	Polo super deal	68	12.99 euros
	10.	XLmoto Essential	68	19.99 euros
	12th.	Oxford Rainex	66	from 59.90 euros
Indoor	1.	Louis Stretch	86	from 29.99 euros
	2.	Oxford Protex Stretch Indoor	85	from 41.90 euros
	3.	Polo indoor dust cover	83	from 16.99 euros
	4th.	Buse tarpaulin	82	19.95 euros
	5.	Held Cover Indoor (Article 9005)	79	from 24.95 euros

So was tested

Up and down again and again: An Indian woman had to put up with being dressed and undressed several times. And that wasn’t all when it came to test stress.

The MOTORRAD endurance test machine Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 served as the basis for the practical test, for which indoor and outdoor covers of their choice were ordered from the suppliers. The size and weight information are MOTORCYCLE measurements and sometimes differ from the information in the brochure. The main checkpoint was that “Practicality”, In the case of the outdoor tarpaulin, in addition to the equipment, watertightness, accuracy of fit, security options and a tendency to flutter, above all the heat resistance. The particularly endangered lower tarpaulin area was hit with a heat gun and infrared thermometer.

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Hot blower: The endangered area is heated up vigorously at up to 250 degrees.

If the provider did not provide information on heat resistance, the testers left it at a maximum of 150 degrees, which is sufficient if it is only used halfway. If the temperature information was available, this was also checked. However, the test was always canceled if there were first visible changes and permanent damage to the material structure at lower temperatures. At the checkpoint “handling” The main thing was how easy it was to get the cover over and off the motorcycle. When assessing the “Build quality” The focus was particularly on the seams, their sealing and the tear resistance of the upper material. The evaluation point “Price-performance ratio” served as a corrective.

Tips for using tarpaulin

Before you bring the motorcycle under the hood, please ensure that the conditions are clean. At least the tank, side cover, mudguards and windshield should be free of dirt. Otherwise, the inside of the tarpaulin, flapping in the wind, looks like sandpaper. Keyword flutter: don’t buy too big, the more it flutters, the more it rubs. And in winter a tarpaulin always tears and breaks exactly where it can diligently move. Make sure there is a distance: a clearance of at least five centimeters from the floor increases the chance of air exchange and counteracts the formation of condensation. Don’t trust flowery promises like that “Breathability”. Better: on dry, windy days, put down the tarpaulin and let everything dry off nicely.

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Fairly safe: metal or plastic eyelets or textile-reinforced openings enable tarpaulin theft protection.

So that there are no excessive temperature fluctuations (and thus little condensation), do not park in the sun, but rather in the permanent shade. But not in windward direction (nautical for the side facing the wind), because a covered motorcycle has the Cw value of a cupboard wall, but tips over faster in strong winds. Freshly painted parts have no place under the tarpaulin, because solvents can still evaporate for up to six months and damage the tarpaulin as well as the motorcycle. Chemicals sprayed on have no place under the hood, because preservation sprays can form an intimate bond with the tarpaulin that the owner will hardly like. Very important: The temperatures specified in the data boxes in terms of heat resistance refer to the area of ​​the exhaust silencer (i.e. the lower part of the tarpaulin). In the upper part, less heat-resistant materials can be used – and there the manifold can be up to 800 (!) Degrees hot in extreme cases. Therefore: NEVER cover a motorcycle that has not cooled down completely!

MOTORCYCLE.

Final evaluation: This is how the individual test candidates performed.

Conclusion

The outdoor tarpaulins are clearly divided into three parts: the two very similar first-placed winners achieved the test result “very good” and sit down clearly from the broad, with “Good” judged midfield. In said “Good”-Group is very close. The buyer is guaranteed not to go wrong here and should filter out the points that are relevant to him in the data boxes. At the end of the outdoor test field, there are three “satisfying” assessed tarpaulins: two somewhat fluttering and as year-round models rather less suitable lightweights that as “To plan a journey” but are quite good. And actually a neatly made equipment miracle, which the handling makes a small dash in the bill. The indoor models are much more closed: five candidates, all of which with only relatively minor differences are ideally suited for leaving godfather dust out.

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