The BHG-095 is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed for the handlebar of the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 from 2022 onward, which the manufacturer lists as the Tiger 660 Sport. It is the structure onto which Barkbusters plastics are mounted: by itself, it protects levers and hands from impacts; with the plastics, it adds protection from wind, cold, and rain.

Key features

• Heat-treated aluminum bars, one right and one left.
• Two-point mounting: at the handlebar end and on a multi-fit clamp, meaning an adjustable clamp that adapts to the tube profile.
• Compatible with JET-003, VPS-003, STM-003, and BCF-003 plastics, sold separately.
• End caps included; bar-end weights not included.
• Official instructions with an illustrated parts list and tightening torques.

Protection and use

Barkbusters clearly distinguishes between the two mounting configurations, and the two-point setup, anchored both at the end and at the center of the handlebar, is the one the manufacturer specifies for impact protection. On the Tiger Sport 660, a crossover motorcycle for touring and everyday use, this means levers protected in a stationary fall and, with the plastics fitted, hands protected from wind and cold during rides.

Materials and construction

Heat-treated aluminum bars (manufacturer code BAR-V-053) and MFC-L and MFC-R multi-fit clamps. The manufacturer does not state the finish or the kit's weight, so we do not report them.

Compatibility

Barkbusters states this compatibility for motorcycles in original factory configuration. Aftermarket handlebars may differ in diameter, thickness, and end threading: mounting must be checked before purchase.

Installation

Remove the original handguards and, if present, the stock bar-end weights. Fit the clamp onto the handlebar without tightening it, aligning the reference marks, then attach the bar to the end and to the clamp connector and position it horizontally when viewed from the side. Tighten in the order specified by the manufacturer. Stated torques: 10 Nm for the M6 bolts and 28 Nm for the M8 bolts, using medium-strength threadlocker and checking the tightening after the first 50 km.

• Wiring: wires running along the handlebar, on both the right and left sides, must be moved to make room for the clamps.
• End cap: center it before tightening.
• End threading: the kit mounts in the handlebar's 6 mm hole using the included M6 bolts. For greater holding strength, the manufacturer recommends re-tapping it to 8 mm; the M8 bolts are not included in that case.
• Throttle: leave approximately 3 mm of clearance between the throttle grip and the handguard.

Barkbusters recommends professional installation.

What's included

• 2 aluminum bars, one right and one left
• 2 complete multi-fit clamps, right and left, and 2 connectors
• 2 end caps
• Hardware: 2 M6x30 countersunk screws, 2 M8x25 button-head screws, 4 M6x20 screws, 2 M6x30 screws, and 2 M6 self-locking nuts
• Official INS-BHG-095 instructions

What is NOT included

• Protective plastics. The kit is the structure only: the plastics must be purchased separately from those specified by the manufacturer for this code.
• Handlebar weights: the parts list includes only the end caps.
• The M8 bolts for anyone who chooses to re-tap the threading, threadlocker, and tools.

Plastics to pair with it

• JET-003: compact profile, for mixed use.
• VPS-003: two-position adjustable deflector, for touring. It is being discontinued, and the catalog lists the VPS-203 as its replacement.
• STM-003, STORM series: more extensive coverage, for road use and colder months.
• BCF-003, CARBON series: made of carbon fiber.

Why choose Barkbusters

Barkbusters is an Australian brand owned by Rideworx Pty Ltd, specializing in motorcycle handguards. Each model-specific kit is designed around the geometry of a specific handlebar, with a published parts list and an installation PDF specifying the hardware, sequence, and torques. The structure and plastics remain separate: you can change the plastics series or color without replacing the kit.

Why buy it from Endurrad

On Endurrad, every Barkbusters product page states the exact code, the years covered, and what is actually in the box, with the official instructions available to download before purchase. You can find the entire range in the Barkbusters collection.