DoubleTake Mirrors Compared: Adventure vs Enduro vs Dual Sport vs Trail
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Short answer: buy the Adventure if your mirror stays up most of the time and you want the widest view, the Enduro if you fold your mirror down often, the Dual Sport if you want the same round lens with a shorter, lower-profile arm (the go-to for scrambler-style bikes), and the Trail if you want the smallest, cheapest mirror for tight bush riding. All four share the same reinforced Zytel construction, an SAE-spec convex lens, and a housing guaranteed against breakage.
We stock all four in New Zealand, so there are no shipping surprises or customs fees, and dispatch is normally within one business day.
What all DoubleTake mirrors have in common
DoubleTake mirrors are made in Colorado, USA from glass-reinforced Zytel. Drop the bike and the mirror flexes or folds rather than snapping, and the housing is backed by a lifetime warranty against breakage: send DoubleTake a photo and they ship a replacement. Every model uses an SAE-spec convex lens, so the image is wide and accurate rather than the fisheye distortion you get from cheap trail mirrors.
The Adventure, Enduro, and Dual Sport all mount via the 1" ball system, which is the real party trick: loosen one knob to fold, angle, or remove the mirror entirely in seconds, then swap it between bikes. They work with both DoubleTake's own arms and bases and the wider RAM Mounts 1" B size ecosystem, so if you already run RAM gear the components interchange. All three are available bare (mirror head only) or as complete kits with arm and ball kit in the box; the kit options are listed under each mirror below.
DoubleTake Adventure: the widest view
The Adventure Mirror (SKU DTM-A) has the widest field of view in the range, with a 135 x 90mm rectangular lens and 175mm overall length. It suits riders whose mirror stays extended most of the time: adventure tourers, dual-sport commuters, anyone doing long road stretches between trails. It still folds fine, it just gives away a little compactness to the round mirrors when stowed.
Complete Adventure kits come with DoubleTake's own arm and 10mm ball kit. Pick your arm length: 3.5" (89mm), 4.7" (119mm), or 6.0" (150mm) as singles, or as pairs: 3.5", 4.7", and 6.0".
DoubleTake Enduro: built to fold
The Enduro Mirror (SKU DTM-M) is a 100mm round lens with a 215mm overall length. It's the pick when the mirror spends half its life folded down: enduro loops, tight single track, transport sections between special stages. The round lens tucks in cleaner against the bars than the Adventure's rectangle.
Enduro kits come with 3.5" (89mm) arms, as a single or a pair, each with DoubleTake's arm and 10mm ball kit included. That's deliberate, not a gap in the range: the Enduro's longer integrated stem already provides the reach, so pairing it with a longer arm just adds leverage and movement without improving the view.
DoubleTake Dual Sport: low profile, on and off road
The Dual Sport Mirror (SKU DTM-DS) uses the same 100mm round lens as the Enduro but with a shorter integrated arm section, 150mm overall against the Enduro's 215mm. That lower profile makes it the go-to for dual-sport and dirt bikes, and it suits scrambler-style machines like the Triumph Scrambler, BMW R nineT, Ducati Scrambler, and Yamaha SCR950. If you've been hunting for our old "Scrambler" mirror, this is it: same product, new name.
Dual Sport kits come with DoubleTake's own arm and 10mm ball kit in the box. Pick your arm length: 3.5" (89mm), 4.7" (119mm), or 6.0" (150mm) as singles, or as pairs: 3.5", 4.7", and 6.0". The 6.0" arm is a little longer than anything else on the market, which earns its keep on loaded bikes where panniers and dry bags eat into your sight lines.
DoubleTake Trail: minimalist and cheap
The Trail Mirror (SKU DTM-TM) is a different animal: a compact 50.8mm lens that zip-ties to your handlebar with a rubber sleeve, no ball hardware needed. It's for riders who want something small that satisfies the "has a mirror" requirement and gives a genuine rearward glance without a full-size mirror flapping around in the bush. There's no kit version because it doesn't need one: everything is in the packet. Mount it as far outboard as your controls allow; we'd suggest the left side.
Side-by-side comparison
| Adventure (DTM-A) | Enduro (DTM-M) | Dual Sport (DTM-DS) | Trail (DTM-TM) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lens | 135 x 90mm rectangular | 100mm round | 100mm round | 50.8mm round |
| Overall length | 175mm | 215mm | 150mm | Compact, bar-mounted |
| Mounting | 1" ball (RAM compatible) | 1" ball (RAM compatible) | 1" ball (RAM compatible) | Zip tie + rubber sleeve |
| Kits | 3.5", 4.7", 6.0" arms; single or pair | 3.5" arms (suits the longer stem); single or pair | 3.5", 4.7", 6.0" arms; single or pair | Not needed, complete in packet |
| Best for | Mirror up most of the time | Mirror folded down often | Dual-sport, dirt and scrambler-style bikes | Minimalist trail setups |
What else you'll need
The kits arrive complete. The bare Adventure, Enduro, and Dual Sport mirrors are the mirror head only; to fit one you'll need an arm and a ball base for your mirror thread:
- DoubleTake Arm 6.0: DoubleTake's own extra-long arm, great visibility on loaded bikes.
- DoubleTake Ball Kit 10mm: ball base with bolts to thread into every application, no adapters needed.
- RAM short arm (RAM-B-201U-A): the usual pick if you're already in the RAM ecosystem, keeps the mirror close to the bar.
- M10 x 1.25 ball base (RAM-B-349U): fits most Japanese and European bikes' mirror mounts.
- M10 x 1.5 ball base (RAM-B-349-1U): for bikes with the coarser thread pitch.
- DoubleTake ball base (DTM-B): DoubleTake's own oversized ball with nitrile rubber over an aluminium core.
- Reverse thread adaptor (DTM-Y): converts a left-hand-thread mirror mount to standard right-hand thread.
- BMW base adaptor twinpack (DTM-BMW): raises the base 20mm so the ball stud clears BMW mirror housings.
- Base extension (DTM-E): adds height if your mirror sits too low over hand guards.
Riding an ATV or side-by-side?
For quads and UTVs, look at the DoubleTake Rearview Mirror instead: a 240mm-wide glass rearview in a Zytel frame with a 1" ball, or grab the complete kit with RAM rollbar base and short arm if you're starting from scratch.
FAQs
What's the difference between the Enduro and the Dual Sport?
Same 100mm round lens, different reach. The Enduro is 215mm overall for maximum adjustability when extended; the Dual Sport is 150mm for a lower profile and less leverage on the mount over rough ground. If your bike is scrambler-styled or you ride a lot of dirt, take the Dual Sport; if you want more reach around your shoulders on a bigger bike, take the Enduro.
Are DoubleTake mirrors road legal in NZ?
They use an SAE-spec convex lens (CE spec on the Dual Sport kits) and mount to your existing mirror points. Requirements vary by bike class and registration, so check your bike's specific requirements; for most trail and adventure bikes a functioning mirror on at least the right side is the practical baseline.
Will they fit my bike?
If your bike has a standard M10 mirror thread, yes, with the matching ball base (1.25 or 1.5 pitch). Left-hand threads need the DTM-Y adaptor, and BMWs need the DTM-BMW adaptor. If you're not sure which thread your bike runs, flick us a message with the make and model.
Can I swap one mirror between two bikes?
Yes. Fit a ball base to each bike and move the arm and mirror across in seconds, no tools needed.
What's the difference between DoubleTake and a cheap folding mirror?
The lens and the housing. Cheap trail mirrors use distorted lenses and brittle plastic that snaps at the pivot. DoubleTake's Zytel housing carries a lifetime warranty against breakage, and the SAE-spec lens gives you an image you can actually judge distance from.