{"product_id":"kit-paramani-barkbusters-ktm-1290-super-duke-r-bhg-054","title":"Barkbusters BHG-054 handguard mounting kit for KTM 1290 Super Duke R from 2014, black frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBHG-054\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Barkbusters mounting backbone designed around the handlebar geometry of the \u003cstrong\u003eKTM 1290 Super Duke R from 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-point mounting kit\u003c\/strong\u003e: the aluminum bar anchors to the handlebar end and to a clamp on the straight section, forming a continuous arch around the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a naked bike with this much power, the handguard is not there to protect against branches. It is there for tip-overs at a standstill, contact during maneuvering, and low-speed falls: minor situations that can cost a lever on a Super Duke and often the switchgear too. The \u003cstrong\u003ebar is black powder-coated\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it does not clash with the bike's dark livery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood to know before ordering: \u003cstrong\u003ethe protective plastics are not included\u003c\/strong\u003e. Barkbusters sells the backbone and plastics separately, and some Super Duke owners fit only the aluminum, without a surface exposed to the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-point mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the configuration the manufacturer specifies for \u003cem\u003eimpact protection\u003c\/em\u003e. Single-point mounting is stated only for wind and weather protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-treated aluminum bar:\u003c\/strong\u003e the treatment increases strength without adding weight to the structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack powder-coated finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, as specified by the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour series of compatible plastics:\u003c\/strong\u003e JET, VPS, STORM and CARBON, interchangeable on the same backbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e by Rideworx Pty Ltd, which has designed handguards since 1984.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA note about the code\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full code is \u003cstrong\u003eBHG-054-NP\u003c\/strong\u003e, but \u003cstrong\u003ethe NP designation does not indicate the finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: for this kit, the manufacturer explicitly states that the backbone is black powder-coated. It is a recurring source of confusion in the Barkbusters catalog and worth stating clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtection and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wraparound structure protects the brake lever, clutch lever and switchgear: it absorbs the impact and distributes it through the aluminum instead of leaving it to the lever. The plastics determine the rest: \u003cstrong\u003eJET\u003c\/strong\u003e remain compact, \u003cstrong\u003eVPS\u003c\/strong\u003e have a two-position adjustable deflector, \u003cstrong\u003eSTORM\u003c\/strong\u003e provide more coverage and are the choice for those who ride in winter as well, while \u003cstrong\u003eCARBON\u003c\/strong\u003e are made of carbon fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat-treated, black powder-coated aluminum bar, dedicated clamps and hardware. The manufacturer does not state the weight and dimensions numerically, and we do not estimate them. \u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar weights are not listed in the official parts list for this code\u003c\/strong\u003e: Barkbusters explicitly specifies them for other kits, but not here, so we do not assume they are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKTM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1290 Super Duke R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBHG-054-NP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states an \u003cstrong\u003eopen-ended\u003c\/strong\u003e range, with no final year: more recent model years are also covered by the official specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters compatibility applies to the motorcycle in its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e. An aftermarket handlebar changes the diameter and thicknesses, so the mounting must be checked before purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contatti\"\u003eWrite to us\u003c\/a\u003e with the model and year and we will check it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure you have a 1290 Super Duke R from 2014 onward, with the original handlebar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear the handlebar end of anything fitted as standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the clamp to the straight section of the handlebar, in front of the controls, without fully tightening it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the aluminum bar to the handlebar end and the clamp, then position it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have chosen the plastics, fit them, align everything and tighten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the throttle, front brake, clutch and free steering from lock to lock, then check the tightening again after the first 50 km.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tightening torques and complete installation sequence are provided in the official Barkbusters instructions supplied with the kit and attached to this product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo heat-treated aluminum bars, black powder-coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamps and complete hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions INS-BHG-054-NP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is NOT included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe protective plastics\u003c\/strong\u003e, which must be ordered separately: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-jet-003\"\u003eJET-003\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-vps-203\"\u003eVPS-203\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-storm-stm-003\"\u003eSTORM STM-003\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-carbon-bcf-003\"\u003eCARBON BCF-003\u003c\/a\u003e. EGO plastics are not compatible with this backbone. \u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar weights\u003c\/strong\u003e are not listed in the official parts list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Barkbusters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters is a brand of Rideworx Pty Ltd, an Australian company that has been producing handguards since 1984. Born in enduro, it has brought the same approach to road bikes: a structure designed for the specific motorcycle, with interchangeable plastics to choose separately. You make the main investment once, and if you want more coverage in two years, you only change the plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy it from Endurrad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Endurrad, you will find the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barkbusters\"\u003eBarkbusters range\u003c\/a\u003e with compatibility checked against the manufacturer's official documentation, code by code, and details that remain ambiguous elsewhere - such as this kit's finish - clearly stated. Free shipping in Italy on orders over €100, returns within 14 days, 1-year warranty. 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