The BHG-137-BK is the single-point Barkbusters kit for the Triumph Tiger Sport 800 from 2025 onward, with black aluminum bars. It is the structure onto which Barkbusters plastics are mounted to provide protection from wind, cold, and rain.

Warning: it is not impact protection. Barkbusters clearly distinguishes between the two mounting configurations. The single-point configuration, anchored only at the end of the handlebar, is specified by the manufacturer exclusively for wind and weather protection. For the Tiger Sport 800, Barkbusters does not list a two-point kit.

Key features

• Black aluminum bars, one right and one left.
• Single-point mounting, with one bolt per side at the end of the handlebar.
• Accepts the JET-003, VPS-003, STM-003, and BCF-003 plastics, sold separately.
• Quick installation, with no clamps on the bar and no drilling.
• Bolts with threadlocker already applied.

Protection and use

With the plastics installed, the BHG-137 protects your hands from air, cold, and rain during transfers and in the colder season: it is a touring and everyday-use solution. It is not designed to withstand a fall: anyone looking for lever protection in the event of an impact should know this before purchasing.

Materials and construction

Aluminum bars (manufacturer code BAR-BV023) in the black BK version. The manufacturer does not state the kit's weight, so we do not report it.

Compatibility

Barkbusters states this compatibility for motorcycles in original factory configuration. It should not be confused with earlier Tiger 800 models, which use a different code. On aftermarket handlebars, the thread at the bar end may differ: verify the mounting before purchasing.

Installation

Remove the original handguards, if fitted, and the stock bar-end weights. Insert the bolt through the bar and the bar-end insert, then screw it into the end of the handlebar, with the bar preferably horizontal when viewed from the side. Stated torque: 10 Nm. The bolt has threadlocker already applied; the manufacturer recommends checking the torque after the first 50 km and leaving approximately 3 mm of clearance between the throttle grip and the handguard.

What you find in the package

• 2 black aluminum bars, one right and one left
• 2 bar-end inserts
• 2 M6x30 countersunk bolts with threadlocker already applied
• Official INS-BHG-137 instructions

What is NOT included

• Protection plastics. Without the plastics, the kit does not provide wind protection: choose from the options specified by the manufacturer.
• Tools.

Plastics to pair with it

• VPS-003: adjustable deflector with two positions, for touring. It is being phased out, and the price list indicates the VPS-203 as its replacement.
• STM-003, STORM series: more extensive coverage for the colder months.
• JET-003: compact profile.
• 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 specific kit is designed around the geometry of a particular handlebar, with published instructions specifying the hardware and torque settings, and the manufacturer clearly states what each configuration protects against. The structure and plastics remain separate: you can change the plastics series or color without touching the kit.

Why buy it from Endurrad

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