A poorly designed engine guard is noticed before the bike. Here, the profile follows the side of the tank, and the uprights follow the lines already present on the fairing: LOBOO describes an integration that enhances the GS's mechanical aesthetic instead of covering it.

That is why many choose silver for gray motorcycles and black for dark ones: the bar disappears into the design.

The bars extend along both sides of the tank: LOBOO states that this increases both the protected area and the usable space for mounting accessories. On an Adventure that tips over onto its side in a gravel parking area, the side of the tank is the first surface to make contact.

Keep the scope in mind, though: this is the upper crash bar; the lower engine protection is a separate item.

LOBOO states that it has designed a multipoint support structure based on the original geometry, intended to distribute the load evenly rather than concentrating it on a single mounting point.

On an engine guard, this matters more than the tube diameter: what breaks a subframe isn’t the impact itself, but the impact being transferred entirely to the same point.

It’s the trade-off you usually discover once the bar is installed: tank panniers no longer fit. LOBOO states that the CHG151 is compatible with original BMW tank bags, which remain in place inside the frame.

If you use them on trips, that’s why this bar is worth its price compared with a generic one.

The bars have pre-drilled mounting points for auxiliary spotlights: no zip ties to tighten around the tube, and no universal brackets that rotate at the first pothole and misalign the beam.

The spotlights are not included: LOBOO shows them for demonstration purposes, and they must be purchased separately, along with the wiring harness.

LOBOO declares a design based on the vehicle’s original data, with mounting holes aligned with the points already provided on the frame. No drilling, no cutting, no permanent modifications.

That’s the difference that matters when you sell the motorcycle: remove the engine guard and the GS returns to its stock configuration.

On a protective bar, the tube rarely bends on its own: what gives way is the weld bead between two sections. LOBOO shows the detail up close and presents carefully executed welds as part of the craftsmanship.

This is also where 304 stainless steel makes a difference compared with painted steel: beneath the paint, you cannot see the rust that starts precisely at the welds.

The two finishes are the same product: 304 stainless steel with a Ø 25 mm tube. Only the surface treatment differs: sandblasted and anodized for silver, and electrostatic painting for black.

In both versions, the reinforcing plates remain in a contrasting color, as shown in the manufacturer’s photos. The price is identical: choose based on your motorcycle.

LOBOO “Upper Crash Bar” name, model CHG151, 304 stainless steel, Ø 25 mm tube with a 2 mm wall. Sandblasted and anodized finish for silver; electrostatic coating for black.

These are the specifications LOBOO publishes on the technical panel. It does not disclose the weight, hardware list, or tightening torques; we prefer to state that rather than estimate them.

The manufacturer's installation images show the bar on the motorcycle in both finishes, with and without panniers. They are useful for understanding how far it protrudes laterally and how it relates to the side-case subframe.

Panniers, auxiliary lights, and the luggage rack visible in the photos are not included.

In the close-up details, you can see the clamps on the tubes, the reinforcement plates on the side of the tank, and how the bar passes behind the light assembly without obstructing it.

If you're comparing two engine guards, these are the photos to look at: the difference between a purpose-built product and an adapted one can be seen here, not in the specifications.

The bars you’re about to install do more than provide protection: they’re already the ready-made mounting point for LOBOO Wanderer inflatable bags. A pair of 6-liter bags, each waterproof to IPX7, with key-operated anti-theft protection and a stated capacity of 300 kg per inflated bag.

They inflate when you set off and deflate when you return: carry what you need without installing frames or leaving anything permanently protruding from the side of the motorcycle. Make use of the Ø 25 mm tube you already have and go fully equipped.

How they inflate, how they attach to the tube, and what they really protect is explained in the guide to inflatable crash-bar bags.

Discover the inflatable bags →