{"product_id":"kit-paramani-barkbusters-ducati-desert-x-bhg-100-nero","title":"Barkbusters BHG-100 handguard mounting kit for Ducati Desert X and Desert X Rally 2022-2025, black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBHG-100-BK\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed for the handlebars of the \u003cstrong\u003eDucati Desert X and Desert X Rally from 2022 to 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eblack powder-coated\u003c\/strong\u003e bars, clamps, and connectors. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is also available in unpainted aluminum.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-ducati-desert-x-bhg-100-alluminio\"\u003eBHG-100-NP\u003c\/a\u003e has the same parts list, compatibility, and plastics: only the finish changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMain features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-treated aluminum bars, black powder-coated, one right and one left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-point mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e: inside the handlebar end and on a \u003cem\u003emulti-fit\u003c\/em\u003e clamp, meaning an adjustable clamp that adapts to the tube profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar weights included\u003c\/strong\u003e: two Barkbusters BEW35.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with JET-003, VPS-003, STM-003, and BCF-003 plastics, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial instructions with illustrated parts list and tightening torques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtection and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters clearly distinguishes between the two mounting configurations, and the \u003cem\u003etwo-point\u003c\/em\u003e configuration, anchored both at the handlebar end and at its center, is the one the manufacturer specifies for impact protection. On the Desert X, designed for off-road use, this means keeping the brake and clutch levers safe from falls, stones, and branches, even when the motorcycle ends up on the ground on a trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat-treated aluminum bars (manufacturer code BAR-BV-055) and MFC-L-BK and MFC-R-BK multi-fit clamps, all black powder-coated. Barkbusters does not state the kit's weight, so we do not report it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarkbusters code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDucati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesert X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022-2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBHG-100-BK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDucati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesert X Rally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022-2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBHG-100-BK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters states this compatibility with an explicit end year and for motorcycles in \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2026-onward Desert X models and the Desert X Discovery are not on the manufacturer's list: contact us before ordering. Aftermarket handlebars may have different diameters and wall thicknesses, so the mounting must be checked before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the original handguards and, if present, the stock handlebar weights. Fit the clamp to 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 \u003cstrong\u003e3 mm of clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e between the throttle grip and the handguard so the throttle can return freely. Specified torques: \u003cstrong\u003e10 Nm for the M6 bolts and 28 Nm for the M8 bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e, using medium-strength threadlocker and checking the tightening after the first 50 km. Barkbusters recommends installation by a workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 black aluminum bars, one right and one left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 complete black multi-fit clamps, right and left, and 2 black connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 BEW35 handlebar weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 expanders, 2 two-wing nuts, 2 7 mm spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: 2 M8x60 countersunk bolts, 2 M8x25 button-head bolts, 4 M6x20 bolts, 2 M6x30 bolts, and 2 M6 self-locking nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial INS-BHG-100-BK instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is NOT included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective plastics.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit is the structure only: the plastics are purchased separately and selected from those the manufacturer specifies for this code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreadlocker and tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlastics to pair with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-jet-003\"\u003eJET-003\u003c\/a\u003e: compact profile, for enduro and mixed use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-vps-003\"\u003eVPS-003\u003c\/a\u003e: two-position adjustable deflector, for adventure and touring. It is being phased out, and the price list indicates the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-vps-203\"\u003eVPS-203\u003c\/a\u003e as its replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-storm-stm-003\"\u003eSTM-003\u003c\/a\u003e, STORM series: more extensive coverage, for road use and colder months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-carbon-bcf-003\"\u003eBCF-003\u003c\/a\u003e, CARBON series: made from carbon fiber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Barkbusters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters 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 torques. The structure and plastics remain separate: you can change the plastics series or color without replacing the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy it from Endurrad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Endurrad, every Barkbusters product page states the exact code, the years covered, and what is actually in the box, with the official instructions available for download before purchase. You can find the full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barkbusters\"\u003eBarkbusters collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BARKBUSTERS","offers":[{"title":"Two-point, black","offer_id":56617427796312,"sku":"BR-BHG-100-00-BK","price":155.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/6561\/0991\/files\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-ducati-desert-x-bhg-100-nero-01.jpg?v=1790166412","url":"https:\/\/endurrad.com\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-ducati-desert-x-bhg-100-nero","provider":"Endurrad®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}