Barkbusters BHG-089 handguard mounting kit for Ducati Multistrada V4, CFMoto 800MT and 450MT, aluminum

The BHG-089-NP is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed for the handlebar of the Ducati Multistrada V4, V4S and V4S Sport from 2021 onward and six CFMoto models: 800MT Sport, Touring, Explore and 800MT-X, 450MT and 450IBEX. It is made of unpainted aluminum and forms the structure onto which Barkbusters plastics are mounted: by itself, 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-089-BK has black powder-coated bars and brackets: the contents, 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 clamp bracket tightened around the tube.
• Handlebar weights included: two Barkbusters BEW35.
• Compatible with JET-003, VPS-003, STM-003 and BCF-003 plastics, sold separately.
• Official instructions with parts list, torque specifications and warnings specific to Ducati and CFMoto.

Protection and use

Barkbusters clearly distinguishes between the two mounting configurations, and the two-point system, anchored at both the handlebar end and center, is the one the manufacturer specifies for impact protection. On a touring crossover such as the Multistrada V4 or 800MT, this means protecting the brake and clutch levers from stationary drops, stones and branches, both on unpaved roads and during long transfers.

Materials and construction

Heat-treated aluminum bars (manufacturer code BAR-V-036) and brackets with CFS20-L and CFS20-R clamps, in the unpainted version. Barkbusters does not state the kit's weight, so we do not report it.

Compatibility

* The 450IBEX is listed on the kit's official page but not in the installation instructions, which mention only the 450MT. If you have a 450IBEX, contact us before ordering. The Multistrada V4 Rally, V4 RS and Pikes Peak are not included in the manufacturer's list.

Barkbusters specifies this compatibility for motorcycles in original factory configuration. Aftermarket handlebars have different diameters and thicknesses: mounting must be checked before purchase.

Do you have another Multistrada? Earlier generations use the original Ducati handguard and have dedicated protectors: BLG-019 for the V2 and V2S from 2022 to 2024, BLG-016 for the 950 from 2019, the 1200 from 2015 and the 1260.

Installation

Remove the original handguards and handlebar weights. Mount the bracket on the handlebar without tightening it, attach the bar at the end and to the bracket, preferably in a horizontal position when viewed from the side, and tighten in the order specified by the manufacturer. Specified torque for the M6 screws: 10 Nm. For the M8 screws, Barkbusters publishes two editions of the instructions that do not match, one specifying 28 Nm and one specifying 20 Nm: follow the value given on the instruction sheet included in the package. Use medium-strength threadlocker and check the tightening after the first 50 km.

• Ducati, left side: it may be necessary to move the clutch lever perch 2-3 mm outward. With the clutch lever fully pulled, there must be at least 2-3 mm between the inner end of the lever and the bracket.
• CFMoto 800MT: reverse the spacers, with the 7 mm spacer on the right and the 10 mm spacer on the left.
• All models: leave at least 2-3 mm between the handlebar weight and throttle grip; with the steering turned fully, the brackets must not touch the tank, nor the bar the windshield; the mirrors must remain visible.

Barkbusters recommends professional installation.

What you will find in the package

• 2 aluminum bars, one right and one left
• 2 clamp brackets, right and left
• 2 BEW35 handlebar weights
• 2 expanders, 2 wing nuts, 1 10 mm spacer and 1 7 mm spacer
• Hardware: 2 M8x65 screws and 2 M8x25 countersunk screws, 2 M6x30 screws and 2 M6x20 button-head screws
• Official INS-BHG-089-NP instructions

What is NOT included

• Protective plastics. The kit is the structure only: the plastics are purchased separately and selected from those specified 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 phased out, and the price list indicates the VPS-203 as its replacement.
• STM-003, STORM series: more extensive coverage, for road use and colder 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 specific kit is designed around the geometry of a particular handlebar, with a published parts list and an installation PDF specifying the hardware, sequence and torque settings. The structure and plastics remain separate: you can change the plastics series or color without changing the kit.

Why buy it from Endurrad

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