Features

Model compatibility

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure (2024→)

Materials and construction

Screen material

PC – Transparent polycarbonate

Assembly

Assembly

Non-invasive on OEM points (1:1 fitment)

Features

Features

Quick release for cleaning/maintenance

Equipment

Transparent screen, dedicated brackets and hardware, quick-start instructions

Specifications declared by the manufacturer LOBOO. If in doubt about compatibility with your model, contact us before purchasing.

Polycarbonate lens with magnetic opening, dedicated to the Adventure from 2024.

All you need to know before ordering

Technical specifications, equipment, delivery, and warranty: find every detail, verified against official LOBOO documentation, below.

Description Headlight protection for BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

The LOBOO CDBH151 Headlight Protector is the version designed for the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure from 2024 onward. It is not the same as the standard GS version: the Adventure’s front end has its own design and mounting points, and the protector is shaped accordingly.

Magnetic opening: clean the headlight in thirty seconds

The frame remains attached to the motorcycle, while the lens lifts thanks to a magnetic opening and closing system. No tools, no screws to retrieve from the gravel: open it, clean the headlight surface and the inside of the screen, then close it again.

On an Adventure, this matters twice as much. It is the motorcycle for long-distance trips and trails, the one that collects insects and dust faster than any other GS—and if cleaning the protector requires the tool bag, you simply will not do it.

Polycarbonate, more stable than acrylic

The lens is made of polycarbonate, a material LOBOO chooses precisely because it withstands harsh riding conditions better than acrylic: acrylic costs less but cracks when hit by stones, while polycarbonate absorbs the impact. It is the same material used for helmet visors.

Light transmission is high and distortion is minimal, so the headlight beam remains close to the original: on a motorcycle designed to cover miles even at night, that is not a minor detail.

Reinforced metal brackets

Mounting is handled by reinforced metal brackets, which keep the screen firmly in place and eliminate high-speed vibrations. It mounts to the motorcycle’s existing mounting points, with no drilling or cutting: the installation is completely reversible.

Three finishes

  • Clear — light output closest to the original, with an almost invisible protector.
  • Light Grey — smoked effect, a more technical appearance, with a limited reduction in light.
  • Chrome — mirror finish, the most striking option and the one that filters the most light.

When it is not the right product

If you have the standard R 1300 GS, this protector will not fit: you need the CDBH131, which is listed on a separate page. And if you are looking for a metal grille for extreme enduro riding, you will not find it here: this is a clear screen for road, gravel, and touring use, not a rock guard.

Why choose it
  • Protects against accidental breakage:the Adventure's headlight assembly is among the most expensive parts of the bike.
  • Magnetic opening:cleaning the headlight becomes something you can do at a gas station stop, not a job requiring tools.
  • Polycarbonate:more stable than acrylic in harsh riding conditions.
  • Reinforced brackets:no vibrations or flexing at high speeds.
  • Reversible:no drilling, can be removed without leaving a trace.
Who is it recommended for

It's useful if you ride your R 1300 GS Adventure on gravel roads, follow other vehicles on dirt tracks, or drive many kilometers behind trucks: these are the situations where gravel and sand reach the headlight unit.

Pay attention to the model: this version is exclusive to the R 1300 GS Adventure from 2024. For the standard R 1300 GS, you need the CDBH131 protection, available on a separate page: the headlight units and attachment points are different.

Documents and manufacturer

Assembly and maintenance

  • Fastening on existing anchor points: no drilling, no cutting, reversible intervention.
  • Exclusive compatibility with BMW R 1300 GS Adventure from 2024 onwards.
  • Use the magnetic opening to regularly clean both the headlight and the inner surface of the lens: this is where dirt accumulates, reducing light output.
  • First wet, then use water and neutral detergent with a soft cloth. Avoid solvents, alcohol and rough cloths: they irreversibly dull the polycarbonate.
  • After a significant impact, check the lens against the light: cracks or extensive dulling alter the beam and require replacement.

How does it work, in detail?

It opens with a finger, and that’s why you really clean it

It opens with a finger, and that’s why you really clean it

The frame remains screwed to the motorcycle, while the lens lifts off via a magnetic attachment. No screws to undo at the roadside, no Allen key to search for in your bag: lift it, wipe the headlight and the inner surface of the screen, then put it back.

It seems like a minor detail, but it makes all the difference. A protector that has to be removed to be cleaned stays dirty, and grime between the screen and headlight goes unnoticed until you ride in the dark and realize the light is no longer what it used to be. On the Adventure, which racks up miles on transfers and trails, the difference builds up quickly.

Modeled 1:1 on the OEM data of the GS Adventure

Modeled 1:1 on the OEM data of the GS Adventure

The screen is modeled on the original data of the R 1300 GS Adventure from 2024: installation is lossless on the existing mounting points, with no drilling or cutting, and the profile follows the lines of the motorcycle instead of overlapping them.

High-strength polycarbonate with excellent transparency: it withstands impacts and vibrations during touring and adventure use while maintaining the headlight’s light output. Quick release for periodic cleaning.

Polycarbonate: the same choice as for visors

Polycarbonate: the same choice as for visors

Cheap headlight protectors are made of acrylic: it costs little and is transparent, but it cracks when hit by a stone. Polycarbonate absorbs the energy by deforming. It gets scratched; it does not shatter. It is the same reason why no approved helmet uses an acrylic visor.

LOBOO claims greater stability and durability under harsh riding conditions: that is exactly the Adventure’s environment, where gravel arrives at the speed of the vehicle ahead of you.

The bundle remains the one you paid for.

The bundle remains the one you paid for.

Putting a screen in front of an optical assembly is easy. Putting one there without ruining the beam pattern is another matter: a screen that diffuses the light blurs the low-beam cutoff and gives you a halo instead of the road.

The lens is engineered for high light transmission with minimal distortion, so the output remains close to the original. To be honest, some light is inevitably absorbed, and with the Light Grey and Chrome finishes, the reduction is noticeable. If you drive a lot at night, the Transparent finish has no alternative.

Three finishes, the same protection

Three finishes, the same protection

Transparent, Light Grey, and Chrome have the same construction: only the lens treatment changes, so the choice is entirely yours.

The Transparent disappears against the front and leaves nighttime visibility unchanged. The Light Grey gives a smoked effect that pairs well with the Adventure's dark front end. Chrome is the most eye-catching option; it reflects light and changes the character of the bike—it's for those who admire their bike even when it's parked. All three are shown mounted in the photos for this product page, so you can decide by looking instead of imagining.

FAQs

For more information, please see our FAQ.

Can I use it on a non-Adventure R 1300 GS?

No, it’s not a matter of a few millimeters: the Adventure’s front end has its own design and different mounting points from the standard GS. This is the CDBH151, designed for the Adventure from 2024 onward.

The standard R 1300 GS requires the CDBH131, which you can find on a separate page. If you’re not sure which of the two motorcycles you have, send us a photo of the front end or the VIN, and we’ll confirm it before you place the order: it’s the quickest way to avoid buying the wrong product.

How do you clean the headlight with the guard installed?

There’s no need to take anything apart. The frame stays attached to the motorcycle, and the lens lifts thanks to a magnetic attachment: open it with one hand, wipe the headlight and the inner face of the screen, then put it back in place.

That’s the difference compared with bolted-on protectors, which have to be removed with tools to be cleaned. In practice, no one does it, so insects and dust remain trapped between the screen and the headlight for the entire season: the light gradually becomes weaker, and you only notice it the first time you ride at night on an unlit road.

Does it reduce the headlight’s brightness?

Any screen placed in front of you absorbs some of the light, and it would be misleading to tell you otherwise. With the Clear lens, the loss is minimal and imperceptible while driving: the polycarbonate is engineered for high light transmission with minimal distortion, specifically to avoid blurring the low-beam cutoff.

With Light Grey, and especially Chrome, the reduction is real and visible: these are aesthetic choices, not technical ones. If you drive many miles at night outside built-up areas, choose Clear.

Do you need to drill or modify anything on the motorcycle?

No. The metal brackets attach to the mounting points already present on the front, with no drilling or cutting, and are designed to keep the screen firmly in place even at highway speeds, when a poorly secured protective panel starts to vibrate.

The installation is completely reversible: if you sell the motorcycle, you can remove everything without leaving a trace. LOBOO provides a dedicated installation guide, which we can also send you before purchase if you would like to assess the process at your leisure.

Does it scratch, become cloudy, or crack over time?

Polycarbonate is softer than glass, so it can indeed get scratched. In practice, though, almost all marks come not from the road but from cleaning: wiping a dusty surface with a dry cloth, rough sponges, and especially products containing alcohol or solvents, which irreversibly cloud the material much faster than UV rays do.

Always wet it first, then use water and a neutral detergent with a soft cloth. Under a strong stone impact, the lens may get marked or, at worst, crack, but it will not explode into shards like acrylic would: it is the sacrificial part, and that is its job. After a significant impact, hold it up to the light, because an extensive crack can alter the beam, in which case it must be replaced.

Is the product covered by a warranty?

Yes: all LOBOO products sold on Endurrad are covered by the 24-month statutory consumer warranty. In the event of a lack of conformity, we will handle the claim with the manufacturer.

Is it an original LOBOO product?

Yes: we sell exclusively original LOBOO products, new and in the packaging provided by the manufacturer, with official documentation.

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