Floorboards

Floorboards are wide, flat footrests, usually rubber-covered and often rubber-mounted to cut vibration. They replace footpegs on many cruisers, baggers and touring motorcycles, for both rider and passenger.

Their main advantage is comfort on long rides: you can shift your feet and change leg position. Footboards on scooters do the same job. The downside is less ground clearance – floorboards scrape early in corners and usually have replaceable wear pads underneath.

Floorboards are typically paired with a heel-and-toe gear lever. Check the scrape pads regularly and replace them before metal touches the road.