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Covered motorcycles

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Mounting points

Included

Handlebar weights

Compatibility

Motorcycle

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin, Africa Twin Adventure Sports and X-ADV 750

Years

Africa Twin from 2016, Adventure Sports from 2018, X-ADV 750 from 2017 to 2020

Transmission

DCT and manual transmission

The manufacturer lists both versions of the Africa Twin under the same code

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

Wraparound design, a treatment chosen by the manufacturer for 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, hardware and handlebar weights

Protective plastics NOT included

Dati dichiarati da Barkbusters (Rideworx Pty Ltd) sulla pagina ufficiale del codice BHG-062-NP e sulle istruzioni di montaggio INS-BHG-062-NP. Peso e dimensioni non sono dichiarati dal produttore in forma numerica.

DCT e cambio manuale. Contrappesi inclusi, 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-062 handguard mounting kit for Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin and X-ADV 750

The BHG-062 is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed around the handlebar geometry of the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin from 2016, the Africa Twin Adventure Sports from 2018, and the X-ADV 750 from 2017 to 2020. It is the aluminum structure that supports the handguards: it protects your hands, levers, and controls from branches, gravel, and low-speed falls, and remains on the bike even when you change the plastics.

It fits both the version with a DCT gearbox and the manual version: the manufacturer lists them together. And as with the entire range, the structure and protective plastics are two separate products: here you are purchasing the structure only, with hardware and handlebar weights.

Key features

  • Two-point mounting — anchored at the handlebar end plus a clamp on the straight section. This is the configuration the manufacturer specifies for impact protection.
  • Heat-treated aluminum bar, with a wraparound design and natural aluminum finish.
  • Handlebar weights included — no need to buy them separately.
  • DCT and manual gearbox under the same code.
  • Interchangeable plastics — compatible with JET, VPS, STORM, and CARBON, each sold separately.
  • Made in Australia by Rideworx Pty Ltd.

Protection and use

The Africa Twin is a motorcycle you take where the road ends, and that is where your hands are most exposed: branches, gravel thrown up by the rider ahead, and the stationary fall that happens to everyone when a foot slips while crossing a stream. The two-point mounting is what Barkbusters designed specifically for this purpose: the bar forms a cage around the hand and transfers the impact to the structure instead of the lever. On a touring motorcycle, it is not just an aesthetic detail; it is the difference between continuing your journey and looking for a workshop. The single-point configuration, the other option in the range, is specified by the manufacturer only for protection from wind and weather.

Materials and construction

Heat-treated aluminum structure, a process the manufacturer uses to increase strength and impact absorption. The design is wraparound: it starts at the straight section of the handlebar, curves around the hand, and closes at the end. The clamp is shaped to fit between the cables and lines of the CRF1000L, which is why a bike-specific kit fits where a universal one would not.

Compatibility

Brand Model Version Years Code
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT from 2016 BHG-062-NP
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin manual gearbox from 2016 BHG-062-NP
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT from 2018 BHG-062-NP
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports manual gearbox from 2018 BHG-062-NP
Honda X-ADV 750 2017-2020 BHG-062-NP

Compatibility declared by Barkbusters for motorcycles in original factory configuration. Aftermarket handlebars may have different diameters and thicknesses: mounting must be checked before purchase. Unsure about your model? Contact us, specifying the model and year.

Pay attention to the number. This is the code for the CRF1000L. For the CRF1100L Africa Twin, from 2020 onward, the manufacturer specifies code BHG-082.

Installation

Mounts on the original handlebar, with no drilling or modifications to the motorcycle. The stock bar ends must be removed because the structure anchors directly to the handlebar end, and the ones supplied in the kit are used in their place.

Before fully tightening, check that the throttle, front brake, clutch, and engine stop switch operate freely, and that the steering turns from lock to lock without interference. Check the tightening again after the first 50 km. The complete sequence and warnings are provided in the official instructions INS-BHG-062-NP, attached to this product page in the Manufacturer Documents section.

What you will find in the package

  • Two heat-treated aluminum bars
  • Clamps for the straight section of the handlebar
  • Complete mounting hardware
  • Handlebar weights

What is NOT included

  • Protective plastics. They must be selected and ordered separately from the JET, VPS, STORM, and CARBON series. EGO plastics are not compatible with this structure.
  • Barkbusters LED lights. In addition to being a separate product, the manufacturer states that the LED-001 lights are not compatible with the Honda CRF1000L and CRF1100L Africa Twin.

Why choose Barkbusters

Barkbusters is a Rideworx Pty Ltd brand, an Australian company that has designed and manufactured motorcycle handguards since 1984. The range is built around a precise concept: the structure is motorcycle-specific, while the plastics are universal within the system. The photos on this page show this clearly — they all feature the same kit with three different protection series. You buy the right structure once, then choose the protection you need and change it when the way you use the motorcycle changes.

Why buy it from Endurrad

Endurrad offers accessories for touring, adventure, and enduro motorcycles: compatibility checked against the manufacturer's documentation, official instructions attached to the product page, and assistance before purchase if your model is unclear. Free shipping in Italy over €100 and in Europe over €250, returns within 14 days, 1-year warranty. See the full Barkbusters range.

Why choose it
  • Protezione dagli impatti dichiarata. Due punti di fissaggio e alluminio trattato termicamente.
  • DCT e manuale, un codice solo. Non devi verificare quale cambio monta la tua Africa Twin.
  • Contrappesi già nella scatola. Non serve riutilizzare quelli originali né comprarli a parte.
  • Morsetto sagomato sulla moto. Trova spazio fra cavi e tubazioni dove un kit universale non starebbe.
  • 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 usa la CRF1000L Africa Twin per quello per cui è nata: viaggi lunghi, sterrati, piste e guadi, dove leve e comandi sono la prima cosa che si rompe in una caduta da fermo.

A chi fa chilometri tutto l anno e vuole poi abbinare plastiche a copertura estesa per l inverno, cambiandole in estate senza toccare la struttura.

A chi ha una X-ADV 750 fra il 2017 e il 2020 e la usa in città: lì il rischio non è il ramo ma lo specchietto dell auto e il ribaltamento in parcheggio.

Non è la scelta giusta per chi pensa di abbinarci le luci LED Barkbusters: su Africa Twin il produttore le dichiara non compatibili.

Assembly and documents

Le istruzioni ufficiali INS-BHG-062-NP sono allegate a questa scheda.

  1. Verifica che il manubrio sia quello originale e che modello e anno rientrino in tabella.
  2. Rimuovi i paramani originali, se presenti, e i contrappesi di serie: al loro posto vanno quelli forniti nel kit.
  3. Monta il morsetto sulla sezione dritta del manubrio, davanti ai comandi, 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.

Sulle grandi adventure il produttore segue le generazioni una per una: la CRF1000L ha il suo codice, la CRF1100L ne ha un altro, e il numero sulla scatola non è un dettaglio burocratico ma la garanzia che il morsetto trovi lo spazio giusto sul manubrio.

One structure, three different protections

  • The official photos show the same kit with VPS, STORM, and JET plastics.
Just the frame, designed for the Africa Twin

Just the frame, designed for the Africa Twin

What you see is the complete kit: two heat-treated aluminum bars, clamps, hardware, and handlebar counterweights. The clamp is shaped to fit between the cables and hoses of the CRF1000L, which is why this part number is not interchangeable with a universal kit.

With VPS plastics: adjustable deflector

With VPS plastics: adjustable deflector

In the official photo, the kit is fitted with white VPS plastics, sold separately. The VPS series has a two-position adjustable deflector: it is the most common choice for adventure and touring bikes because it allows you to open the airflow in summer and close it in winter without removing anything.

With STORM plastics: extended coverage

With STORM plastics: extended coverage

The same structure with STORM plastics, also sold separately. It is the series with the most extensive coverage in the range, designed for road use and winter riding: those who use the Africa Twin all year round usually start here.

With JET plastics: compact profile

With JET plastics: compact profile

And the same structure again, with JET plastics. A more compact profile, suitable for enduro and mixed riding. That is the essence of the Barkbusters system: the structure stays on the motorcycle, while you choose the protection and change it when the way you use the motorcycle changes.

FAQs

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

Are the protective plastic parts included?

No. Here you purchase only the aluminum structure with the hardware and counterweights. The JET, VPS, STORM, or CARBON plastics are ordered separately, remain interchangeable on the same structure, and can be changed to a different color even years later. The gallery photos show the same kit with three different series.

My model is listed in the table, but the year isn’t: can I still install it?

No. The year ranges in the table are those declared by the manufacturer and are not extended by deduction: the same motorcycle uses a different kit when the handlebar changes. Write to us with the model and year, and we’ll check the correct code before you order.

I have the DCT version: do I need a different kit?

No, it’s the same. The manufacturer explicitly lists both the CRF1000L with DCT transmission and the one with a manual transmission under code BHG-062, because the handlebar and control layout do not change.

Are the handlebar counterweights included?

Yes, the manufacturer states that they are included. The motorcycle's standard bar-end weights must be removed because the structure attaches directly to the end of the handlebar, and the supplied ones are installed in their place.

Does it fit the Africa Twin Adventure Sports?

Yes, from 2018 onward, both DCT and manual transmission, as long as it is the CRF1000L. On the Adventure Sports based on the CRF1100L, the code changes.

I have a CRF1100L Africa Twin: is it the same kit?

No. For the CRF1100L, from 2020 onward, the manufacturer states the code BHG-082. BHG-062 remains the code for the CRF1000L.

And on the X-ADV from 2021?

No. For this code, the manufacturer lists the X-ADV 750 only from 2017 to 2020. For the X-ADV from 2021 onward, there is a dedicated code, BHG-143: write to us and we’ll check availability.

Can I mount Barkbusters LED lights on this kit?

No. The manufacturer states that the LED-001 lights are not compatible with the Honda CRF1000L and CRF1100L Africa Twin. This is a stated limitation, not our own inference: it is better to know this before ordering them together with the kit.

What protective plastics can I mount on this structure?

Four series declared by the manufacturer: JET with a compact profile, VPS with an adjustable deflector, STORM with extended coverage, and CARBON made of carbon fiber. EGO models are not compatible because they use a dedicated structure.

Does the handlebar need to be modified? What if it’s aftermarket?

No modification is required for the original handlebar: it installs using the supplied hardware. Barkbusters states compatibility only for motorcycles in their original factory configuration: with an aftermarket handlebar, the diameter and thicknesses may differ, so the mounting must be verified before purchase.

What exactly is included in the package?

The two heat-treated aluminum bars, clamps, complete hardware, and handlebar counterweights. There are no protective plastic parts: they are the item to pair with.

Are assembly instructions available?

Yes. The official Barkbusters INS-BHG-062-NP instructions are attached to this listing in the Manufacturer documents section, with assembly sequence and warnings.

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