The BHG-107 is the Barkbusters mounting system designed around the handlebar geometry of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and the 1290 Super Adventure S from 2021 onward. It is a two-point mounting kit: the aluminum bar is anchored to the end of the handlebar and to a clamp on the straight section, forming a continuous loop around the hand. On a maxi enduro used year-round, it solves two different problems with the same component: a lever breaking in a stationary tip-over or a slow fall on light off-road terrain, and cold air hitting your hands directly in winter.

One thing to note before ordering: the protective plastics are not included. Barkbusters sells the frame and plastics separately, which benefits buyers because the plastics can be replaced over the years without touching the aluminum.

Key features

• Two-point mounting: the configuration specified by the manufacturer for impact protection. On other product lines, the single-point version is stated to be for wind and weather protection only.
• Heat-treated aluminum bar: the treatment increases the material's strength without adding weight to the structure.
• Handlebar weights included in the package, as stated by the manufacturer.
• Natural aluminum finish, unpainted.
• Four series of compatible plastics: JET, VPS, STORM and CARBON, all interchangeable on the same frame.
• Made in Australia by Rideworx Pty Ltd, which has designed handguards since 1984.

Protection and use

The wraparound frame is what does the real work: it protects the brake lever, clutch lever and switchgear from contact with branches, obstacles and the ground, absorbing the impact instead of transferring it to the lever. The plastics you mount on top determine the rest: JET plastics have a compact profile and are unobtrusive, VPS plastics have a deflector adjustable to two positions, STORM plastics provide more coverage and are the choice for winter travel, while CARBON plastics are made from carbon fiber.

On the 1290 Super Adventure, typical use is long-distance travel with stretches of gravel road, which is exactly the context in which a full handguard — frame plus plastics — is worth more than the sum of its parts.

Materials and construction

Heat-treated aluminum bar, dedicated clamps and hardware, and handlebar weights. The manufacturer does not state weight and dimensions numerically, and we do not estimate them: if it is not stated, we do not write it.

Compatibility

The manufacturer states an open-ended range, with no final year: the most recent model years are also covered by the official declaration. This code is not specified for 1290 Super Adventure models before 2021, because the handlebar is different.

Barkbusters compatibility applies to the motorcycle in its original factory configuration. If you have fitted an aftermarket handlebar, diameters and thicknesses change, so the mounting must be checked before purchase. Contact us with the model and year and we will check it with you.

Installation

1. Verify that you have a 1290 Super Adventure R or S from 2021 onward, with the original handlebar.
2. Remove the standard handlebar weights: the ones supplied in the kit go in their place.
3. Mount the clamp on the straight section of the handlebar, in front of the controls, without fully tightening it.
4. Attach the aluminum bar to the end of the handlebar and to the clamp, then position it.
5. Mount the plastics you have chosen, align them and tighten them.
6. Check the throttle, front brake, clutch and free steering from lock to lock, then recheck the tightening after the first 50 km.

The tightening torques and complete installation sequence are provided in the official Barkbusters instructions supplied with the kit and attached to this product page.

What you will find in the package

• Two heat-treated aluminum bars, natural finish
• Clamps shaped for the 1290 Super Adventure handlebar
• Complete hardware
• Handlebar weights
• Installation instructions INS-BHG-107-NP

What is NOT included

The protective plastics. They must be ordered separately and are the visible part of the handguard: JET-003, VPS-203, STORM STM-003 or CARBON BCF-003. EGO plastics are not compatible with this frame.

Why choose Barkbusters

Barkbusters is a brand of Rideworx Pty Ltd, an Australian company that has produced handguards since 1984. The range is built around a simple principle: a frame designed for the specific motorcycle, and interchangeable plastics chosen according to how you use the bike. This means you make the larger investment only once, and if you want more coverage two years from now, you only need to change the plastics.

Why buy it from Endurrad

At Endurrad, you will find the Barkbusters range with compatibility checked against the manufacturer's official documentation, code by code, and the option to ask us for confirmation before ordering. Free shipping in Italy on orders over €100, returns within 14 days, 1-year warranty. Also see all accessories for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and for the 1290 Super Adventure S.