LOBOO CHG08 Crash Bar for BMW R 1250 GS | 304 stainless steel, upper, lower, or complete set

The lower bar is the bottom bar: it wraps around the cylinder heads and crankcases, meaning the parts that touch down first when the motorcycle tips over. The upper bar is the top bar and protects the fairings and tank area. The complete set combines both and costs €445 instead of the €486 charged for the two modules purchased separately.

In most cases, the lower one. It protects the cylinder heads and crankcases, which are the most expensive parts to replace and the first to hit the ground in a stationary fall. The upper one makes sense as an addition, or if you are mainly concerned about the fairings and fuel tank. The two can also be purchased at different times.

Only partly: the LOBOO catalog indicates that for the R 1200 GS from 2017 onward, only the upper bar can be used. The lower bar and the complete set are listed for the R 1250 GS from 2019 onward. So, if you have an R 1200 GS, the only available configuration is the high one.

The stated compatibility is for the R 1250 GS from 2019 onward. For the Adventure, which has a larger fuel tank and different geometry in the front area, LOBOO produces a dedicated product, the CHG082. Write to us with the exact year and version before ordering.

No. LOBOO states that the installation is non-destructive and uses the original frame mounting points, without modifying the motorcycle’s structure. Removing the bars returns the motorcycle to its stock condition, which matters if you are considering selling it.

Because the protection on a bar is bound to take hits and stone chips. On a painted tube, every chip exposes the steel underneath and triggers rust; with 304 stainless steel, the material is the same beneath and above the finish, so a mark remains purely cosmetic.

It is only the surface treatment: the silver version has a matte sandblasted and electroplated finish that leaves the steel exposed, matching the boxer cylinders; the black version has a matte powder-coated finish and is more discreet. The 304 stainless steel tube is identical in both versions.

Yes: LOBOO provides a dedicated mounting point on the bar, so universal clamps tightened around the tube are not needed. The lights and their mounts are not included and must be purchased separately. The manufacturer does not publish the hole diameter or spacing, so it is best to check the mount of the light you have in mind.

Yes. LOBOO WANDERER crash bar bags attach to 25 mm tubes, exactly the size of the CHG08 tube. You can find them among the recommended products on this page, in both the inflatable version and the version with an internal structure made of waterproof TPU fabric. It’s the quickest way to add carrying capacity to the R 1250 GS without installing side racks.

Note: LOBOO specifies that the rubber bumpers shown in the images are installed for demonstration purposes only and are sold separately. They are the 25 mm universal sleeves, the same size as this bar's tube.

LOBOO does not state the product weight, only the gross weight of the shipping package: approximately 5.8 kg for the upper bar, 7–8 kg for the lower bar, and 12 kg for the complete set, including packaging. The actual weight of the bars is lower.

LOBOO does not publish a list of compatible or incompatible accessories. If you already have pannier racks, an enlarged skid plate, auxiliary lights, or non-original bags in the engine area, contact us before ordering and we’ll assess any interference together.

Yes, they are two separate items with their own product codes, and they can also be installed at different times. Keep in mind that buying them separately costs €486 in total, compared with €445 for the complete set: if you already know you want both, the set is better value.

It helps limit damage in low-speed falls and tip-overs while the motorcycle is stationary, which account for the vast majority of cases. It is not an approved safety device, is not designed for high-speed impacts, and in no way replaces the rider’s protective clothing.