Tail Tidies & Plate Holders

The perfect tail tidy for your bike

Most riders can't stand the stock number plate holder. On the KTM Duke 125 and the Yamaha YZF-R 125, for example, it's almost half the size of the whole bike! That's why a short, as-invisible-as-possible tail tidy is simply a must for anyone who wants to change something on their bike.
As with pretty much everything, there are legal rules for number plates on bikes. In some countries there's good news for 125 riders, though: in Germany, for example, you can use smaller plates on a 125. They're much less noticeable than the big ones and blend in nicely with the look of your bike. Even so, many manufacturers still deliver their bikes with the big plate holder from the factory, which is why it's often one of the first parts to get swapped.

What the law says about motorbike number plates

To ride your 125 not just on the track but on public roads, you need a number plate with a matching plate holder on your bike – obviously! The plate must be fitted at the rear with the holder so it's clearly visible. It must not be covered, taped over or altered in any way. There's no leeway here, because it's important that everyone on the road, just like you, can be clearly identified. Your number plate is basically your bike's business card.
The details vary from country to country, so always check the rules where you live. In Germany, for example, motorbikes from over 50cc up to 125cc with a maximum output of 11 kW can get special number plates. A standard plate for a 125 there measures up to 280 mm wide and up to 200 mm high. On a bike, plates like that are really impractical and look pretty odd from behind. That's why German lawmakers introduced a special rule for 125s in 2011: now you can choose between plates 180 mm, 200 mm or 220 mm wide, with a height of 200 mm. A small plate like that looks much better on a bike, and you no longer feel like you're dragging a plank around behind the seat. A tail tidy and a small plate simply look much sportier.
In a nutshell:
Your new plate holder should fit precisely, so you don't have to drill extra holes in the bodywork when fitting it. The angle should be adjustable – in Germany, for example, the plate may be tilted by no more than 30 degrees from vertical. Anything beyond the legal limit is no longer quite legal and can earn you a warning from the police.

Tail tidy quality

A good-quality plate holder should also be powder-coated so it's weatherproof – in other words, it won't rust and isn't prone to scratches from stone chips. It's also important that the angle (as mentioned above) and certain distances, such as the spacing between the indicators, are right. In Germany, for example, the top edge of the plate must be no higher than 120 cm and the bottom edge at least 30 cm above the ground. Number plates also have to be lit, so you can either refit your old number plate light or replace it with an LED light – which looks much better and more modern at night.

Tail tidy examples

Stock number plate holder

Yamaha YZF-R 125 from 2014

KTM Duke 125 from 2017

Tail tidies for your Yamaha 125

If you want to swap the plate holder on your bike, you'll find what you need in our shop in no time. We offer a wide range of tail tidies for your Yamaha 125 that fit your bike in just a few steps. And you'll save money too, thanks to our price promise.

Tail tidies for your Honda 125 at great prices

Does the back end of your Honda 125 need a facelift? No problem! You can buy your new tail tidy from us at a great price and fit it without much effort. A short plate holder is simply much more practical – and much smarter – than a big one.

Tail tidies for your Aprilia 125

Big number plates are out, small plates and a tail tidy are in! If you see it the same way, it's time to swap the plate holder on your 125. We offer lots of different models, so you can pick exactly the holder that suits you and your bike best.

Tail tidies for your KTM 125 at great prices

The plate holders in our range for your KTM 125 are quick and easy to fit to your bike, so you'll make a perfect impression from behind as well. Our tail tidies are well made yet affordable, because we give you our price promise. Nothing left to wish for.

Tail tidies for your Kawasaki 125

The smaller, the better – that's not true for everything in life, but it definitely is for plate holders. If you'd rather switch to a smaller plate, we've got the right tail tidies for you at great prices. Just have a look around our shop and decide which holder is the best solution for you and your bike.

Tail tidies for bikes from other manufacturers at great prices

Of course, many of the plate holders we offer can also be used on bikes from other brands. Take your time browsing our range – you're sure to find the right holder for your number plate.