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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 GT EXPLORER — two mounting points

The Barkbusters two-point handguard kit for Tiger 1200 GT EXPLORER / Tiger RALLY EXPLORER / Tiger 1200 GT PRO. It covers 5 Triumph models from '22 onward: the table lists the make, model, and years.

At a glance

  • Mounting: two-point mounting for impact protection.
  • Compatible models: 5, including Tiger 1200 GT EXPLORER / Tiger RALLY EXPLORER / Tiger 1200 GT PRO.
  • Make: Triumph.
  • Construction: Dual-point mounting on a wraparound aluminum frame.
  • Included: Handlebar weights included in the kit.
  • Shipping and warranty: Free shipping in Italy on orders over €100, 14-day returns, 1-year warranty.

Compatible models

Make Model Years
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT '23–
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT EXPLORER '22–
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO '23–
Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro '23–
Triumph Tiger RALLY EXPLORER '22–

List provided by the manufacturer and valid for original handlebars. Your motorcycle isn't listed? Ask us for confirmation.

Installation

  1. Clear the handlebar ends by removing the stock bar-end weights.
  2. Position the frame without tightening it and check that the levers and cables remain clear with the handlebars turned.
  3. Secure the inner mounting point, then the one at the end.
  4. Finish tightening to the manufacturer's specified torque values and repeat the check after 100 km.

Torque values and the complete procedure are provided in the official Barkbusters instructions (INS-BHG-102-00-NP).

Frequently asked questions

My Triumph isn't listed in the table: can I install it anyway?
No. The kit is designed around the handlebar geometry of the 5 models listed. Both the model and year are required: a Triumph Tiger 1200 GT EXPLORER from a different model year may require a different kit.

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

Do I need to reuse the original bar-end weights?
No, the kit includes its own handlebar weights and replaces the stock ones.

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