For a motorcyclist, the carbon fiber accessories that really matter come down to three items: a motorcycle license plate holder, a case for the smartphone you carry in your pocket and a money clip to replace the wallet in your jacket. At Fibernium, the motorcycle plate holder costs €69.90 in FIBRE, FORGE or colored FORGE, the iPhone case €44.90 and the money clip €48.99. One clarification is essential: a case, carbon or not, does not protect an iPhone from the vibrations of a motorcycle engine, and Apple advises against mounting it on the handlebars of powerful motorcycles.
In short
- Three motorcycle plate holders at €69.90: FIBRE, FORGE and colored FORGE, specified as resistant to weather, UV and vibrations.
- Apple advises against attaching an iPhone to a motorcycle with a high-power or high-volume engine: the vibrations can degrade the camera's optical image stabilization.
- In a jacket pocket, a slim case and a money clip weighing just a few grams are a smart replacement for a bulky case and a wallet.
Which carbon accessories for a motorcyclist?
Carbon fiber comes from racing, motorcycles included: carbon fiber fairings, fenders and frame protectors have long been fitted to race bikes. In everyday riding, the point is not to shave a few grams off the bike, but to bring that material to the items that come along on every ride.
Fibernium offers three families of accessories that make sense on a motorcycle: the license plate holder in motorcycle format, the case for the smartphone you carry on you, and small jacket essentials such as the money clip. Each one is made of genuine carbon, woven (FIBRE) or forged (FORGE), never a printed pattern.
The motorcycle plate holder: the visible accessory
This is the accessory you see on the bike. The motorcycle-format holders come in three finishes, all at €69.90:
- the Carbon FIBRE holder (motorcycle), with a regular weave;
- the Carbon FORGE holder (motorcycle), with a marbled pattern unique to each piece;
- the Carbon colored FORGE holder (motorcycle), in red, blue, green, purple or gold, with pigments fused into the material.
Their product pages describe them as rigid, lightweight and resistant to weather, UV and vibrations, mounting on standard holes. Choosing a finish, the differences from the car models and the rules on plate legibility are covered in our guide to the carbon license plate holder.
Smartphones on a motorcycle: what Apple recommends
This is the most important question, and the answer is not what you would expect from a case seller. Apple states that long-term exposure to high-amplitude vibrations within certain frequency ranges can degrade the performance of the iPhone camera. The systems concerned are optical image stabilization and closed-loop autofocus.
According to the support page Exposing iPhone to vibrations can affect the iPhone cameras (in French), Apple advises against attaching an iPhone to a motorcycle with a high-power or high-volume engine, whose vibrations are transmitted through the chassis and handlebars. For a moped, a scooter or an electric vehicle, the vibrations are lower, but Apple still recommends a vibration-dampening mount and avoiding prolonged regular use.
A case does not protect against vibrations
A carbon case is rigid: that is what makes it good protection against everyday scratches and knocks, but it is not a shock absorber. It does not filter out engine vibrations. If you use your phone for GPS navigation, the right equipment is a vibration-dampening mount; the case protects the phone the rest of the time, in your pocket or in your hand.
Protecting your phone in your jacket pocket
On a motorcycle, your phone usually travels in an inside pocket. A slim case avoids the "brick" effect of a thick case and protects the back from rubbing against keys or the zipper. The FIBRE and FORGE iPhone cases (€44.90) have raised edges around the screen and the camera module, so that neither touches a flat surface.
To find out what a carbon case really protects against, especially in a drop, read our article carbon fiber case: does it really protect your iPhone? The cases are also available for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel.
The money clip: the alternative to a wallet
A thick wallet bulges out a jacket pocket and gets in the way in a riding position. The carbon FORGE money clip (€48.99) holds bills and cards in a compact form, for just a few grams. It also comes in FIBRE and colored FORGE, at the same price. Our guide to the carbon money clip details its capacity and everyday use.
Summary table of carbon accessories for motorcyclists
| Accessory | Use on a motorcycle | Finishes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle plate holder | Frame the bike's license plate | FIBRE, FORGE, colored FORGE | €69.90 |
| iPhone case | Protect the phone in your pocket | FIBRE, FORGE, BRUTE, colored | €44.90 to €49.90 |
| Money clip | Replace the wallet in your jacket | FIBRE, FORGE, colored FORGE | €48.99 |
| Vibration-dampening mount (not sold by Fibernium) | Attach a smartphone to the handlebars | — | — |
With the automatic bundle discount active as of the date of this article, a motorcycle plate holder and a money clip drop from €118.89 to €101.06 (-15% from 2 items, -25% from 3).
A gift for a motorcyclist
The motorcycle plate holder has one advantage as a gift: it only depends on the plate format, not on a phone model. Paired with a money clip, it makes a coherent gift in the same material. More ideas by profile can be found in our selection of carbon gift ideas, and our guide to the carbon Christmas gift covers timing and returns.
In conclusion
On a motorcycle, carbon belongs on the plate and in your jacket: a motorcycle plate holder in FIBRE, FORGE or colored FORGE at €69.90, a slim smartphone case at €44.90 and a money clip at €48.99. For a phone on the handlebars, follow Apple's recommendation: avoid mounting it on a powerful motorcycle, and use a vibration-dampening mount on a lighter two-wheeler. Find the holders and money clips in the Carbon accessories collection, with free shipping and 30 days to change your mind.
Frequently asked questions
Which carbon accessories should you choose for a motorcycle?
At Fibernium, the motorcycle-format license plate holder is the accessory for the bike, at €69.90 in FIBRE, FORGE or colored FORGE. For the rider, a slim smartphone case and a money clip complete the kit in the jacket pocket.
Can you mount your iPhone on a motorcycle's handlebars?
Apple advises against it for motorcycles with high-power or high-volume engines: their vibrations, transmitted through the chassis and handlebars, can degrade the camera's optical image stabilization and autofocus. On a scooter or a moped, Apple recommends a vibration-dampening mount.
Does a carbon case protect an iPhone from motorcycle vibrations?
No. A carbon case is rigid: it protects against scratches and knocks, but it does not absorb engine vibrations. To mount a phone on the handlebars, only a vibration-dampening mount reduces this risk.
Is the carbon motorcycle plate holder resistant to vibrations?
Yes. The product pages of the three Fibernium motorcycle holders describe them as resistant to weather, UV and vibrations. They mount on standard holes, in motorcycle plate format.
Is there a colored motorcycle plate holder?
Yes. The Carbon colored FORGE holder (motorcycle) comes in red, blue, green, purple and gold, at €69.90, like the black FIBRE and FORGE versions. The pigments are fused into the material, not painted on.
What carbon gift should you give a motorcyclist?
The motorcycle plate holder, at €69.90, does not depend on any phone model, which makes it a safe gift. The money clip, at €48.99, completes it; with the bundle discount, the pair drops to €101.06 as of the date of this article.
Read also
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