The BHG-100-NP is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed for the handlebars of the Ducati Desert X and Desert X Rally from 2022 to 2025, in unpainted aluminum. It is the structure onto which Barkbusters plastics are mounted: on its own, it protects levers and hands from impacts; with the plastics, it also provides protection from wind, cold, and branches.

It is also available in black. The BHG-100-BK has black powder-coated bars, clamps, and connectors: the parts list, compatibility, and plastics are the same.

Key features

• Heat-treated aluminum bars, one right and one left.
• Two-point mounting: inside the handlebar end and on a multi-fit clamp, meaning an adjustable clamp that adapts to the tube profile.
• Handlebar weights included: two Barkbusters BEW35.
• Compatible with JET-003, VPS-003, STM-003, and BCF-003 plastics, sold separately.
• Official instructions with an illustrated parts list and tightening torques.

Protection and use

Barkbusters clearly distinguishes between the two mounting configurations, and the two-point configuration, anchored both at the end and at the center of the handlebar, is the one the manufacturer specifies for impact protection. On the off-road-oriented Desert X, this means protecting the brake and clutch levers from falls, stones, and branches, even when the motorcycle ends up on the ground on a trail.

Materials and construction

Heat-treated aluminum bars (manufacturer code BAR-V-055) and MFC-L and MFC-R multi-fit clamps, in the unpainted version. Barkbusters does not state the kit's weight, so we do not report it.

Compatibility

Barkbusters states this compatibility with an explicit end year and for motorcycles in original factory configuration. The 2026-onward Desert X models and the Desert X Discovery are not included in the manufacturer's list: contact us before ordering. Aftermarket handlebars have different diameters and wall thicknesses, so fitment must be checked before purchase.

Installation

Remove the original handguards and, if present, the stock handlebar weights. Install the clamp on the handlebar without tightening it, aligning the reference marks, then secure the bar at the end and to the clamp connector and position it horizontally when viewed from the side. Tighten in the order specified by the manufacturer, leaving approximately 3 mm of clearance between the throttle grip and the handguard so the throttle can return freely. Specified torques: 10 Nm for the M6 bolts and 28 Nm for the M8 bolts, using medium-strength threadlocker and checking the tightening after the first 50 km. Barkbusters recommends installation by a workshop.

What's in the box

• 2 aluminum bars, one right and one left
• 2 complete multi-fit clamps, right and left, and 2 connectors
• 2 BEW35 handlebar weights
• 2 expanders, 2 two-wing nuts, 2 7 mm spacers
• Hardware: 2 M8x60 countersunk screws, 2 M8x25 button-head screws, 4 M6x20 screws, 2 M6x30 screws, and 2 M6 self-locking nuts
• Official INS-BHG-100-NP instructions

What is NOT included

• Protective plastics. The kit is the structure only: the plastics are purchased separately and selected from those indicated by the manufacturer for this code.
• Threadlocker and tools.

Plastics to pair with it

• JET-003: compact profile, for enduro and mixed use.
• VPS-003: two-position adjustable deflector, for adventure and touring. It is being discontinued, and the price list indicates VPS-203 as its replacement.
• STM-003, STORM series: more extensive coverage, for road use and cold months.
• BCF-003, CARBON series: made of carbon fiber.

Why choose Barkbusters

Barkbusters is an Australian brand owned by Rideworx Pty Ltd, specializing in motorcycle handguards. Each vehicle-specific kit is designed around the geometry of a specific handlebar, with a published parts list and an installation PDF specifying the hardware, sequence, and tightening torques. The structure and plastics remain separate: you can change the plastics series or color without replacing the kit.

Why buy it from Endurrad

At Endurrad, every Barkbusters product page states the exact code, the covered years, and what is actually in the box, with the official instructions available for download before purchase. You can find the complete range in the Barkbusters collection.