Barkbusters BHG-082 aluminum handguard mounting kit for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and Adventure Sports

The BHG-082 in natural aluminum is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed around the handlebar geometry of the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and the Africa Twin Adventure Sports, from 2020 onward. It is the structure that supports the handguards: it protects hands, levers, and controls from branches, loose stones, and low-speed falls, and remains on the bike even when you change the plastics.

It fits both the version with a DCT gearbox and the manual version: the manufacturer lists them together. As with the entire range, the structure and protective plastics are two separate products: here you are buying the structure only, with hardware and handlebar weights.

Main features

• Two-point mounting — anchored at the handlebar end plus a clamp on the straight section. This is the configuration the manufacturer specifies for impact protection.
• Heat-treated aluminum bar, with a wraparound design and natural aluminum finish.
• Handlebar weights included — they do not need to be purchased separately.
• DCT and manual transmission under the same code.
• Interchangeable plastics — compatible with JET, VPS, STORM, and CARBON, each sold separately.
• Made in Australia by Rideworx Pty Ltd.

Protection and use

The Africa Twin is a motorcycle you take where the road ends, and that is where your hands are most exposed: branches, loose stones thrown up by the rider ahead, and the stationary fall that happens to everyone when a foot slips while crossing a stream. The two-point mounting is what Barkbusters designed specifically for this: the bar forms a cage around the hand and transfers the impact to the structure instead of the lever. On a touring motorcycle, it is not an aesthetic detail; it is the difference between carrying on and looking for a workshop. The single-point configuration, the other option in the range, is specified by the manufacturer only for protection from wind and weather.

Materials and construction

Structure made of heat-treated aluminum, a process the manufacturer uses to increase strength and impact absorption. The design is wraparound: it starts at the straight section of the handlebar, curves around the hand, and closes at the end. Here, the surface remains exposed, without paint.

Compatibility

Compatibility declared by Barkbusters for motorcycles in original factory configuration. Aftermarket handlebars may have different diameters and wall thicknesses: mounting must be checked before purchase. Unsure about your model? Contact us with the model and year.

Pay attention to the number. This is the code for the CRF1100L. For the CRF1000L, from 2016 to 2019, the manufacturer specifies the BHG-062 kit.

Installation

Mounts on the original handlebar, with no drilling or modifications to the motorcycle. The stock handlebar weights must be removed because the structure anchors directly to the handlebar ends, and the supplied weights are installed in their place.

Before fully tightening, check that the throttle, front brake, clutch, and engine stop switch operate freely and that the steering turns from lock to lock without interference. Recheck the tightening after the first 50 km. The complete procedure and warnings are provided in the official INS-BHG-082-NP instructions, attached to this product page in the Manufacturer documents section.

What is included

• Two heat-treated aluminum bars
• Clamps for the straight section of the handlebar
• Complete mounting hardware
• Handlebar weights

What is NOT included

• Protective plastics. They must be selected and ordered separately from the JET, VPS, STORM, and CARBON series. EGO plastics are not compatible with this structure.
• Barkbusters LED lights. In addition to being a separate product, the manufacturer states that the LED-001 lights are not compatible with the Honda CRF1000L and CRF1100L Africa Twin.

Why choose Barkbusters

Barkbusters is a Rideworx Pty Ltd brand, an Australian company that has designed and manufactured motorcycle handguards since 1984. The range is built around a precise idea: the structure is motorcycle-specific, while the plastics are universal within the system. The photos on this page show this clearly — it is always the same kit, with four different protection series.

The same kit is also available in a black powder-coated finish, with identical compatibility: the manufacturer lists both versions, so this is purely an aesthetic choice.

Why buy it from Endurrad

Endurrad supplies accessories for touring, adventure, and enduro motorcycles: compatibility verified against the manufacturer's documentation, official instructions attached to the product page, and pre-purchase assistance if your model is unclear. Free shipping in Italy for orders over €100 and in Europe for orders over €250, 14-day returns, 1-year warranty. See the full Barkbusters range.