Barkbusters BHG-112 handguard mounting kit for Honda CT125 and MSX125 Grom, Kawasaki Z125 Pro, and Suzuki V-Strom SX 250

The BHG-112 is the Barkbusters mounting kit for small-displacement bikes: Honda CT125 and MSX125 Grom, Kawasaki Z125 Pro, and Suzuki V-Strom SX 250. It is the aluminum structure that supports the handguards and protects levers, controls, and hands in crashes and standstill tip-overs.

Four bikes, three brands, one code: what matters is not the brand but the handlebar geometry, which is compatible with the same structure on these models.

As with the entire range, the structure and protective plastics are two separate items: here you are purchasing the structure only, with hardware and handlebar weights.

Key features

• Two-point mounting — anchoring 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 — they do not need to be purchased separately.
• Shaped clamps, sized for the limited space on a small bike's handlebar.
• Interchangeable plastics — compatible with JET, VPS, STORM, and CARBON, each sold separately.
• Made in Australia by Rideworx Pty Ltd.

Protection and use

With a small bike, it is tempting to save money on accessories. The problem is that a lever, mirror, or switchgear costs almost as much as one for a large bike, and on a CT125 used in the countryside or a Grom ridden in the city every day, low-speed falls and parking tip-overs are much more common.

The two-point mounting is what Barkbusters specifically designs for this purpose: the aluminum bar forms a cage around the hand and transfers the impact to the structure instead of the lever. The single-point configuration, the other setup 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 capacity. The design is wraparound: it starts at the straight section of the handlebar, curves around the hand, and closes at the end.

Compatibility

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

Attention Grom owners. It is the only one of the four models with an upper limit: the declared compatibility ends in 2020. The bike was redesigned from 2021 onward, and the manufacturer does not list it for this code.

Installation

Installs on the original handlebar, with no drilling or modifications to the bike. The stock handlebar weights must be removed because the structure anchors directly to the handlebar ends, and the weights 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. On small bikes, it is also worth checking that the handguards do not touch the tank or fairing with the steering fully turned. Check the tightening again after the first 50 km. The complete procedure and warnings are provided in the official INS-BHG-112-NP instructions, attached to this product page in the Manufacturer documents section.

What is included

• 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.
• LED lights and other accessories in the range, which remain separate items.

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 bike-specific, while the plastics are universal within the system. You buy the correct structure once and then choose the protection you need, replacing it if it is damaged in a fall or if your type of use changes, without replacing everything.

Why buy it from Endurrad

Endurrad offers accessories for touring, adventure, and enduro motorcycles: compatibility verified 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, and a 1-year warranty. See the full Barkbusters range.