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 handguard mounting kit for Suzuki DL250 V-STROM / DL1050 V-STROM — two-point mount

Barkbusters two-point handguard mounting kit, designed for DL250 V-STROM / DL1050 V-STROM / DL1050XT V-STROM. Covers 3 Suzuki models from '17 onward: the table lists the make, model, and years.

At a glance

  • Mounting: two-point, for impact protection.
  • Compatible models: 3, namely DL250 V-STROM / DL1050 V-STROM / DL1050XT V-STROM.
  • Make: Suzuki.
  • Construction: Two-point mounting on a wraparound aluminum structure.
  • In the box: Handlebar weights included in the kit.
  • Shipping and warranty: Free shipping in Italy over €100, returns within 14 days, 1-year warranty.

Compatible models

Make Model Years
Suzuki DL1050 V-STROM '20–
Suzuki DL1050XT V-STROM '20–
Suzuki DL250 V-STROM '17–

Barkbusters compatibility data, referring to the standard configuration. Not sure about your model? Contact us.

Installation

  1. Remove the original handlebar weights.
  2. Position the structure without tightening it and check that the handlebars can turn freely to full lock.
  3. Secure the inner point first, then the outer point.
  4. Tighten to the torque specifications indicated by the manufacturer and recheck after 100 km.

The tightening torques and complete installation sequence are provided in the official Barkbusters instructions supplied with the kit.

Frequently asked questions

My Suzuki is not listed in the table: can I install it anyway?
No. The kit is designed around the handlebar geometry of the 3 listed models. Both the model and year are required: a Suzuki DL250 V-STROM from a different model year may require a different kit.

Are the protective plastics included?
No. Barkbusters sells the structure and plastics separately: this package includes only the aluminum structure and hardware. JET, VPS, STORM, and CARBON plastics must be ordered separately and are interchangeable.

Do I need to reuse the original handlebar weights?
No, the kit includes its own handlebar weights and replaces the standard ones.

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