3

Covered versions

2

Mounting points

4series

Compatible plastics

Compatibility

Motorcycle

BMW G 650 X Challenge, G 650 X Country and G 650 X Moto

Years

All production

The manufacturer does not impose year restrictions on this family, produced between 2007 and 2010

Reference specifications

Original factory configuration

The manufacturer states compatibility with motorcycles to OEM specifications

Compatible plastics

JET, VPS, STORM and CARBON

Four series, each sold separately. The EGO ones are not compatible.

Structure and materials

Structure

Heat-treated aluminum bar

Manufacturer-selected treatment to add impact resistance and protection

Finish

Natural aluminum

Production

Australia

Rideworx Pty Ltd

Assembly

Mounting type

Two points

Handlebar end plus clamp on the straight section

Retightening check

after 50

Manufacturer-recommended medium-strength threadlocker

Protection

Impact protection

Declared

Barkbusters declares two-point products designed for impact protection

Packaging

Content

Aluminum bars, clamps, and hardware

Protective plastics

NOT included

Dati dichiarati da Barkbusters (Rideworx Pty Ltd) sulla pagina ufficiale del codice BHG-013-NP e sulle istruzioni di montaggio INS-BHG-013-NP. Peso e dimensioni non sono dichiarati dal produttore in forma numerica.

Per Challenge, Country e Moto. Sola struttura, plastiche a parte.

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 BHG-013 for BMW G 650 X Challenge, Country and Moto

The BHG-013 is the specific mounting kit for the BMW G 650 X family: heat-treated aluminum bar, clamps, and hardware. It is the structure only, without plastics.

Declared compatibility

Model Character
BMW G 650 X Challenge Enduro
BMW G 650 X Country Scrambler
BMW G 650 X Moto Supermoto

Three motorcycles with very different characters, but the same handlebar: the manufacturer lists them under a single code, with no production year limitations, as production ran from 2007 to 2010.

Declared compatibility with motorcycles in original factory configuration.

Impact protection

Two mounting points and heat-treated aluminum. Barkbusters states that this configuration is designed for impact protection.

For a discontinued motorcycle, there is an additional consideration: the handguards protect the levers and controls, which are precisely the parts that are most difficult and expensive to replace once the model is no longer produced.

Plastics are NOT included

Plastic Character
JET-003 Compact profile, more air for your hand: the most fitting choice for the X Challenge
VPS-203 Wind deflector adjustable to two positions
STM-003 The most extensive coverage in the range: road riding and cold weather
BCF-003 Genuine carbon fiber, not recommended for off-road use

EGO plastics are not compatible.

What you will find in the package

  • Two heat-treated aluminum bars, natural finish.
  • Clamps and complete hardware.

What is NOT included

  • Protective plastics, to be chosen from JET, VPS, STORM, and CARBON.

Why buy it from Endurrad

Free shipping in Italy for orders over €100 and in Europe for orders over €250, 14-day returns, and support in Italian. If you have changed the handlebar on your X Challenge, contact us before ordering.

Why choose it
  • Protezione dagli impatti dichiarata. Due punti di fissaggio e alluminio trattato termicamente.
  • Un codice per tutte e tre le X. Challenge, Country e Moto condividono il manubrio.
  • Protegge i pezzi difficili da trovare. Su una moto fuori produzione leve e comandi sono i ricambi più problematici.
  • Quattro plastiche compatibili. JET, VPS, STORM e CARBON, intercambiabili negli anni sulla stessa struttura.
  • Prodotto in Australia. Barkbusters è un marchio di Rideworx Pty Ltd, che produce paramani dal 1984.
Who is it recommended for

A chi ha una BMW G 650 X Challenge e la usa in fuoristrada, dove è nata: è la versione della famiglia che ne ha più bisogno.

A chi ha una X Country o una X Moto e vuole proteggere leve e comandi, che su una moto fuori produzione sono i ricambi più difficili da trovare.

Non è la scelta giusta per chi ha sostituito il manubrio di serie senza prima verificare la compatibilità: sulla X Challenge è un pezzo che si cambia spesso.

Assembly and documents

Le istruzioni ufficiali INS-BHG-013-NP sono allegate a questa scheda.

  1. Verifica che il manubrio sia quello originale.
  2. Rimuovi i paramani originali, se presenti, e i contrappesi.
  3. Monta il morsetto sulla sezione dritta del manubrio, senza serrare a fondo.
  4. Fissa la barra in alluminio all estremità del manubrio e al morsetto, poi portala in posizione.
  5. Monta le plastiche che hai scelto, allinea tutto e serra.
  6. Verifica il funzionamento di gas, freno anteriore, frizione e interruttore di arresto, e che lo sterzo giri liberamente da fondo a fondo. Ricontrolla il serraggio dopo i primi 50 km.

Frenafiletti di media resistenza su tutti i fissaggi. Il produttore considera il montaggio dei paramani un intervento rilevante per la sicurezza, da affidare a un tecnico se non hai dimestichezza.

Manufacturer

Barkbusters è un marchio di Rideworx Pty Ltd, azienda australiana che progetta e produce paramani per moto dal 1984.

I kit bike-specific sono disegnati sulla geometria del manubrio di una moto precisa, e restano a catalogo anche molti anni dopo la fine della produzione del modello: è il caso di questa famiglia, uscita di listino BMW nel 2010.

All three Xs, one code

  • Challenge, Country, and Moto share the handlebars: the manufacturer lists them together.
Three different motorcycles, the same handlebar

Three different motorcycles, the same handlebar

The X Challenge is an enduro, the X Country a scrambler, and the X Moto a supermoto. The wheels, suspension, and setup differ, but the handlebars are the same: for this reason, the manufacturer lists all three under a single code, with no year restrictions.

FAQs

For more information, see our FAQ of frequently asked questions.

Which versions of the G 650 X does it fit?

On all three: G 650 X Challenge, G 650 X Country, and G 650 X Moto. The manufacturer lists them under the same code because they share the same handlebar.

Even on the bike, which is a supermoto?

Yes, the manufacturer lists it together with the other two. The three X models share the chassis and handlebars: the wheels, suspension, and setup differ, not the handguard mounting point.

Are there year restrictions?

No, the manufacturer does not impose year limits on this family: the code applies to the entire production run, which took place between 2007 and 2010.

Are the protective plastic parts included?

No. The BHG-013 is the mounting structure only: aluminum bars, clamps, and hardware. The plastic components are selected and purchased separately.

What plastics can I install on it?

Four series: JET with a compact profile, VPS with an adjustable deflector, STORM with extended coverage, and CARBON made of fiber. On the X Challenge, JET is the most suitable choice for off-road use. EGO plastics are not compatible.

The motorcycle is no longer being produced: is it worth investing in?

It’s a legitimate question about a discontinued motorcycle. The practical answer: handguards protect the levers and controls, which on a discontinued motorcycle are precisely the most difficult and expensive parts to replace. And the structure doesn’t age with the motorcycle: if you change bikes someday, the plastics still retain their value, since they’re the same ones used across the entire range.

Does it protect the lever in a fall?

Yes. It has two attachment points, and the manufacturer states that heat treatment of the aluminum is intended to add strength and protection against impacts.

Do I need to remove the original counterweights?

The structure attaches to the end of the handlebar, so the original bar-end weights must be removed. The official instructions attached to the product page show the correct sequence.

What finish does it have?

Natural aluminum. The official code is BHG-013-NP, and the manufacturer does not offer a black-painted version of this kit.

I installed an aftermarket handlebar: does it fit the same way?

The manufacturer states compatibility with motorcycles in their original factory configuration. On the X Challenge in particular, the handlebar is a part that is often replaced: if you do not have the stock one, the mounting must be checked before purchase.

What will I find in the package?

The two aluminum bars, clamps, and mounting hardware. No protective plastic.

Can I change the plastics later?

Yes, and it’s the principle behind the entire Barkbusters range: the structure stays, while the plastics can be replaced. If you break one in a fall, you only replace that one.

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