5

Covered models

2

Mounting points

4series

Compatible plastics

Compatibility

Motorcycle

BMW F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS and R1250GS Adventure

Declared years

from 2018, R1250GS Adventure from 2019

Reference specifications

Original factory configuration

The manufacturer states compatibility with motorcycles to OEM specifications

Not for the R1300GS

BHG-124 or BHG-133 are required

The next generation has a different handlebar and two distinct codes

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

Black powder-coated

Official code BHG-085-BK

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

Black aluminum bars, clamps, and hardware

Protective plastics

NOT included

Dati dichiarati da Barkbusters (Rideworx Pty Ltd) sulla pagina ufficiale del codice BHG-085-BK e sulle istruzioni di montaggio INS-BHG-085-BK. Peso e dimensioni non sono dichiarati dal produttore in forma numerica.

Un codice per cinque GS, dalla F750 alla R1250 Adventure. 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 BHG-085 handguard mounting kit for BMW R1250GS, F850GS and F750GS, black

The BHG-085 is the specific mounting kit for five BMW models: heat-treated, black-painted aluminum bar, clamps, and hardware. It is the frame only, without plastics.

Stated compatibility

Model Years
BMW F750GS from 2018
BMW F850GS from 2018
BMW F850GS Adventure from 2018
BMW R1250GS from 2018
BMW R1250GS Adventure from 2019

Compatibility is stated for motorcycles in original factory configuration.

Pay attention to the generation

Your motorcycle Correct code
R1250GS or R1250GSA BHG-085, this product
R1300GS or R1300GSA, handguards without amber turn signal BHG-124
R1300GS or R1300GSA, handguards with amber turn signal BHG-133

Impact protection

Two mounting points and heat-treated aluminum. Barkbusters states that this configuration is designed for impact protection: that is the substantial difference compared with the original handguards, which are designed primarily to deflect wind. On the GS, where dropping the bike at a standstill off-road is an everyday occurrence, it is the difference between a bent lever and an undamaged motorcycle.

Plastics are NOT included

Plastic Character
JET-003 Compact profile, more air around the hand
VPS-203 Adjustable wind deflector: the most common choice for adventure and touring
STM-003 Most extensive coverage in the range: road riding and cold weather
BCF-003 Genuine carbon fiber

EGO plastics are not compatible.

What you will find in the package

  • Two heat-treated, black-painted aluminum bars.
  • 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 on orders over €100 and in Europe on orders over €250, 14-day returns, and support in Italian. If you have questions about the year or version of your GS, write to us before ordering.

Why choose it
  • Protezione dagli impatti dichiarata. Due punti di fissaggio e alluminio trattato termicamente, contro paramani originali pensati per il vento.
  • Copre cinque modelli. Dalla F750GS alla R1250GS Adventure.
  • Disegnato su questi manubri. Non è un universale adattato: barra e morsetto sono specifici.
  • 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 F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS o R1250GS Adventure e usa la moto anche fuori dall asfalto, dove una caduta da fermo può costare una leva.

A chi viaggia e vuole poter cambiare la plastica secondo la stagione, tenendo la stessa struttura.

Non è la scelta giusta per chi ha una R1300GS, che richiede il BHG-124 o il BHG-133, né per chi ha una R1200GS, dove i codici cambiano a seconda dell anno.

Assembly and documents

Le istruzioni ufficiali INS-BHG-085-BK sono allegate a questa scheda.

  1. Verifica modello e anno: F750GS, F850GS e F850GSA dal 2018, R1250GS dal 2018, R1250GSA dal 2019.
  2. Rimuovi i paramani originali e segui il PDF per il trattamento dei contrappesi.
  3. Monta il morsetto sulla sezione dritta del manubrio, senza serrare a fondo, controllando il passaggio di cavi e tubazioni.
  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. Quando più modelli condividono lo stesso manubrio, come in questa famiglia di GS, il produttore li copre con un codice solo; quando il manubrio cambia generazione, come sulla R1300GS, il codice cambia.

One code, five GS

  • From the F750GS to the R1250GS Adventure. Not for the R1300GS, which has a different handlebar.
Five GS, one code

Five GS, one code

The same kit fits the F750GS, the F850GS and its Adventure, the R1250GS, and the R1250GS Adventure. The manufacturer specifies it for all five in their original factory configuration. However, pay attention to the generation: the R1300GS requires different part numbers.

FAQs

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

Which motorcycles does it fit?

For five BMW models: F750GS, F850GS, and F850GS Adventure from 2018, R1250GS from 2018, and R1250GS Adventure from 2019. It is one of the most versatile codes in the range.

I have an R1300GS: is this kit suitable?

No. The R1300GS is the next generation and has a different handlebar: you need the BHG-124 or the BHG-133, depending on whether the original handguards have an integrated amber turn signal or not.

I have an R1200GS: will it fit?

No, this code is for the R1250GS. For the R1200GS, the codes vary depending on the year: contact us with the motorcycle's year and we'll tell you the correct one.

Are the protective plastic parts included?

No. The BHG-085 is only the mounting structure: 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 in fiber. EGO plastics are not compatible.

Can I reuse the original counterweights?

The manufacturer does not state this in the official description of this code, while some retailers report that larger hardware is required to work with the original counterweight. We prefer not to take this for granted: the official instructions attached to the product page specify the correct sequence, and if you want confirmation before purchasing, write to us.

Does the clamp interfere with the brake fluid reservoir?

This is one of the areas where generic kits cause problems on this bike. The BHG-085 is not an adapted universal kit: the clamp and bar are designed around the geometry of these handlebars in their original factory configuration. However, the manufacturer does not publish a written specification for the tank, so we make no promises: follow the included instructions and check first before tightening.

Is it compatible with the original heated grips?

The manufacturer states compatibility with motorcycles in their original factory configuration, and heated grips are a standard BMW option on many of these motorcycles. Since there is no explicit statement on this point, if your motorcycle has them, write to us before ordering and we will check.

Does it protect the lever in a fall?

Yes. It has two mounting points, and the manufacturer states that the aluminum heat treatment is intended to add strength and impact protection. That is the difference compared with the original BMW hand guards, which are designed primarily for wind protection.

My model is listed, but the year isn’t: will it still fit?

We never expand the year range by inference: if yours is not among those listed, contact us with the VIN and trim level, and we will check with the supplier before ordering.

What will I find in the package?

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

Is it available in aluminum instead of black?

For this code, the manufacturer specifies a black powder-coated finish, and the official code is BHG-085-BK. If you are interested in a different finish, write to us and we will check with the supplier.

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