Everything you need to know before ordering

Compatibility, included items, installation, and documents: below is every detail verified against the official Barkbusters documentation.

Description Barkbusters handguard mounting kit for Triumph TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XCA — two-point mount

Barkbusters two-point handguard mounting kit, dedicated to TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XCA / TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XCX / TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XR. Covers 5 Triumph models from '18 onwards: the table shows make, model, and years.

Summary

  • Attachment: Two-point, for impact protection.
  • Compatible models: 5, including TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XCA / TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XCX / TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XR.
  • Makes: Triumph.
  • Construction: Two-point attachment on a wraparound aluminum structure.
  • In the box: Mounting structure only; protective plastics are not included.
  • Shipping and warranty: Free shipping in Italy over €100, 14-day returns, 1-year warranty.

Compatible Models

Make Model Years
Triumph TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XCA '18–
Triumph TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XCX '18–
Triumph TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XR '18–
Triumph TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XRT '18–
Triumph TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XRX '18–

Barkbusters compatibility data, referring to the standard configuration. Unsure about your model? Contact us.

Mounting

  1. Remove the original handlebar bar ends.
  2. Position the structure without tightening and check for full steering range of motion.
  3. First secure the inner point, then the outer one.
  4. Tighten to the torques indicated by the manufacturer and recheck after 100 km.

Tightening torques and full sequence in the official Barkbusters instructions (INS-BHG-071-00-NP).

Frequently Asked Questions

My Triumph is not in the table: can I still mount it?
No. The kit is designed based on the handlebar geometry of the 5 listed models. Both the model and the year are necessary: a Triumph TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XCA from a different year may require a different kit.

Are the protective plastics included?
No. Barkbusters sells the structure and plastics separately: this only includes the aluminum structure with the hardware. JET, VPS, STORM, and CARBON plastics are ordered separately and are interchangeable.

What is the difference from single-point versions?
The manufacturer indicates the two-point system for impact protection, while the single-point system is only for wind and weather protection.

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