BB Plastics

What BB Plastics does

BB Plastics Ltd is a UK-registered private manufacturer specializing in motorcycle race bodywork, founded in the 1970s by Barry Booth and trading for over 40 years (Company Reg. No. 6508596). The company designs and produces in-house at its Weymouth, Dorset workshop, using 450GSM chopped strand fibreglass and high-grade resins to mould fairings, bellypans, seat units, airboxes, ram air tubes, and ancillary parts covering more than ten OEM brands (Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, and others). Proprietary features include pre-drilled mounting points with Dzus fasteners, ACU regulation-compliant bellypans with built-in oil catch tanks, coloured gel-and-resin finishes priced at £70 per kit, and copyright-protected designs such as the SV650 M1 kit.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through its own website, with UK mainland shipping via APC or Parcel Force, international shipping available on request, and in-person workshop collection by arrangement. Revenue is generated across three streams: one-time sale of race body kits (£30–£55 per standard kit, up to £310 for premium airboxes), specialty parts (SV650 subframes at £60, fasteners at £24), and professional services including fairing fitting from £45, suspension setup, rolling road tuning, and engine servicing. Customers span professional British Superbike Championship (BSB) and MRO teams, club-level racers, and individual track day users. The company runs its own race team that tests and refines products in live competition, providing a closed product-feedback loop that supports its niche positioning.

Name

BB Plastics

Legal name

BB Plastics Ltd

Website

https://bbplastics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BB Plastics is a UK-based manufacturer of in-house moulded fibreglass motorcycle race bodywork and related parts, serving professional racing teams, club racers, and track day users through direct e-commerce sales and supporting workshop services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorcycle Race Bodywork

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Powersports Body, Frame & Plastics Manufacturing (Frames/Fairings/Tanks) (IMACAEAM)

Keywords

• Motorcycle race fairings
• Race bodywork manufacturing
• Fibreglass fairing kits
• Motorsport body kits
• Racing motorcycle parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Stevenage

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Race Bodywork Sales: BB Plastics generates revenue through the sale of motorcycle race fairings, body kits, and components. Products include complete race fairing kits, individual fairing components (front fairings, seat units, screens, mudguards, tank covers), and accessories. Coloured finish options are available at £70 extra per kit.
2. Specialty Parts Sales: Sale of specialty motorcycle parts including Suzuki SV650 subframes, battery boxes, engine case protectors, airboxes, ram air tubes, and fasteners. Subframes priced at £60, airboxes up to £310.
3. Track Bike Preparation Services: Race bike and track bike preparation services including fitting race fairing kits (from £45), suspension setups, rolling road fuel setups, track wiring looms, and engine servicing. All work carried out in their equipped race workshop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BB Plastics designs and manufactures motorcycle race bodywork in-house at their UK workshop in Weymouth, Dorset, producing complete fairing kits, airboxes, subframes, engine case protectors, and fasteners from 450GSM chopped strand fibreglass and high-grade resins. Products are pre-drilled and supplied with genuine Dzus fasteners, with ACU regulation-compliant bellypans available for race legality. The company also offers a race and track bike preparation service performed in their fully equipped workshop.

Product overview

BB Plastics is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in motorcycle race bodywork with over 40 years of industry experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into five core categories: Race Body Kits (complete fairing kits for multiple motorcycle brands including Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Ducati, BMW, BSA, Triumph, Aprilia, and Armstrong); Airboxes and Air Tubes (performance ram air intake systems); Fasteners and Fixings (Dzus fasteners, screen rivets, shark fins); Suzuki SV650 Parts (specialized M1 and M2 fairing kits, subframes, battery boxes, and engine case protectors); and Coloured Kits (custom-coloured fairings using gel and resin finishes). The company also offers professional race bike preparation services. All products are manufactured in-house in Weymouth, Dorset using 450GSM chopped strand fibreglass and high-grade resins, pre-drilled with genuine Dzus fasteners included. Products serve various racing circuits including BSB, MRO, club, and track day users, with designs used by professional racing teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Race Body Kits Complete race fairing kits for motorcycles including front fairings, seat units, bellypans, tank covers, mudguards, and screens. Kits are pre-drilled and come with Dzus fasteners. Available across multiple motorcycle brands including Aprilia, Armstrong, BMW, BSA, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, and Yamaha. Models range from classic racers to modern superbikes, with specific kits such as Honda CBR1000RR 2004-2005, Yamaha R1 2009-2014, Kawasaki ZX6R 2009-2015, Suzuki GSXR1000 K3/K4, and Ducati 1098.
• Airboxes and Air Tubes Ram air intake systems and airboxes designed for enhanced performance in race and track use. Includes ram air tubes and intake systems for Ducati 848/1098, Yamaha R6 03-05, GSXR1000 K1-K2, GSXR600/750 K1-K3, and the ZXR400 Factory Kit Airbox available in fibreglass or carbon/kevlar options.
• Fasteners and Fixings Mechanical fasteners including Dzus fasteners, screen rivets, and shark fins for securing fairings and bodywork on racing motorcycles. Dzus fasteners come in packs of 10 with plastic retaining washers.
• Suzuki SV650 Parts Specialized parts and kits for Suzuki SV650 motorcycles including M1 and M2 fairing kits (carburetor 1999-2002 and fuel-injected 2003-2013 versions), CNC-machined aluminium race subframes, battery boxes, and ACU-compliant engine case protectors. M1 kit is a copyright-protected design derived from MotoGP styling.
• Coloured Kits Custom-colored race fairing kits manufactured using coloured gels and resins, allowing colour to penetrate through the entire kit. Available in Red, Green, Blue, Black, Yellow, White, Grey, Pink, and Orange. Charged at £70 extra per complete kit as a budget alternative to spray painting, eliminating visible white scratches on damaged fairings.
• Race Bike and Track Bike Preparation Service Professional race bike preparation services including fairing kit fitting (starting from £45), suspension setup, rolling road fuel setup, track wiring looms, engine servicing, and aftermarket parts supply. All work carried out in fully equipped race workshop with over 20 years experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Race-proven designs used by championship-level teams
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Puig: Spanish global manufacturer of motorcycle accessories including fairings, windshields, and bodywork. Overlaps with BB Plastics in motorcycle race bodywork but operates at significantly larger scale with a much broader product portfolio spanning multiple motorcycle segments.
• Yoshimura: Japan/US-based aftermarket performance brand with extensive race bodywork and exhaust offerings. Overlaps with BB Plastics in motorcycle race bodywork but operates as a broader, multi-category performance brand with deeper racing team partnerships.
• R&G Racing: UK-based designer and retailer of motorcycle protection and styling products including crash protection, bodywork, and accessories. Comparable customer base (UK sportbike racers and enthusiasts) and adjacent product overlap in motorcycle protection/styling.

Direct peers

• Woodcraft Technologies: US-based manufacturer specializing in motorcycle race bodywork, frame sliders, and engine protection. Overlaps with BB Plastics in fiberglass race fairings and the broader category of bodywork/engine protection accessories for sportbike racers.
• Hotbodies Racing: US manufacturer of fiberglass race bodywork, windscreens, and performance accessories for sportbikes. Directly comparable product line (complete race body kits) and customer base (track day and club racers), with broader catalog reach.
• Sharkskinz: Manufacturer of fiberglass race bodywork and fairings for sportbikes, with strong presence in the UK and European motorcycle racing scene. Directly comparable in materials (fiberglass), product line (model-specific race kits), and customer base (club/professional racers).
• Armour Bodies: US-based manufacturer of aftermarket race bodywork and fairings for sportbikes. Directly comparable to BB Plastics in product category (fiberglass/composite motorcycle race bodywork), target customer (club racers and track day enthusiasts), and GTM (e-commerce direct-to-consumer).
• GB Racing: UK-based manufacturer of motorcycle engine case protectors, secondary covers, and race bodywork accessories. Directly comparable customer base (BSB, club racers, track day users) and overlaps in motorcycle racing protection/aesthetic parts.

Regional players

• Lockhart Phillips Racing: UK manufacturer specializing in composite bodywork and race-prepped motorcycles for club and track day customers. Directly comparable in fiberglass race bodywork manufacturing and the UK motorcycle club/track day customer segment.

Emerging players

• Solo Motorcycle Seats: UK-based specialist manufacturer of custom and race motorcycle seats. Comparable as a UK niche craft manufacturer serving the same motorcycle racing aftermarket customer base as BB Plastics, with a focused product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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