Struttura verniciata nera. Plastiche JET, VPS, STORM o CARBON a parte.

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 BHG-129 handguard mounting kit for Yamaha MT 07 from 2025, black structure

The BHG-129 is the Barkbusters mounting system designed around the handlebar geometry of the Yamaha MT 07 from 2025 onward, the latest generation. 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. The bar is black powder-coated.

On a naked bike like the MT 07, handguards are not for branches: they are for tip-overs while parked, contact during maneuvers, and low-speed falls. Ordinary situations that cost you a lever and often the switchgear too.

If you have an MT 07, check the year

The MT 07 uses different kits across two changes because the handlebar changes. This is the first check to make.

Your MT 07 Barkbusters code
2013 to 2020 (and LA from 2014) BHG-068
2021 to 2024 BHG-094
from 2025 onward BHG-129, this page

Key features

  • Two-point mounting: the configuration the manufacturer specifies for impact protection. Single-point mounting is specified only for wind and weather protection.
  • Heat-treated aluminum bar: the treatment increases strength without adding weight to the structure.
  • Black powder-coated finish, identified by the manufacturer with the BK suffix.
  • Four compatible plastic series: JET, VPS, STORM, and CARBON, interchangeable on the same structure.
  • Made in Australia by Rideworx Pty Ltd, which has designed handguards since 1984.

Protection and use

The wraparound structure protects the brake lever, clutch lever, and switchgear: it withstands impacts and distributes them across the aluminum instead of leaving the lever to take the hit. The plastics determine the rest: JET guards stay compact, VPS guards have an adjustable two-position deflector that can be removed in a few minutes, STORM guards provide more coverage and are the choice for those who ride even in winter, while CARBON guards are made of carbon fiber.

Materials and construction

Heat-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.

We will not speculate about the handlebar weights. The documentation we were able to consult for this code does not mention them: they are explicitly listed for other Barkbusters kits, but not here. We are asking the distributor for confirmation and will update this product page. If this is a deciding factor for you, write to us before ordering.

Compatibility

Brand Model Years Code
Yamaha MT 07 from 2025 onward BHG-129-BK

The manufacturer states an open-ended range, with no final year. Barkbusters compatibility applies to the motorcycle in its original factory configuration: an aftermarket handlebar changes the diameter and thicknesses, so the mounting must be checked before purchase. Write to us and we will check it together.

Installation

  1. Make sure you have an MT 07 from 2025 onward, with the original handlebar.
  2. Clear the handlebar end of whatever is fitted as standard.
  3. Fit the clamp to the straight section of the handlebar, in front of the controls, without fully tightening it.
  4. Attach the aluminum bar to the handlebar end and the clamp, then position it.
  5. If you have chosen the plastics, fit them, align everything, and tighten.
  6. Check the throttle, front brake, clutch, and unrestricted steering from lock to lock, then check the tightness again after the first 50 km.

The tightening torques and complete installation sequence are provided in the official Barkbusters instructions supplied with the kit. The manufacturer considers handguard installation a safety-critical task and recommends having it carried out by a technician if you are not familiar with the work.

What you receive

  • Two heat-treated aluminum bars, black powder-coated
  • Clamps and complete hardware
  • Installation instructions

What is NOT included

Protective plastics, which must be ordered separately: JET-003, VPS-203, STORM STM-003, or CARBON BCF-003. EGO plastics are not compatible with this structure. Handlebar weights are not mentioned in the available documentation.

Why choose Barkbusters

Barkbusters is a brand of Rideworx Pty Ltd, an Australian company that has produced handguards since 1984. Born in enduro, it brought the same approach to road bikes: a structure designed for the specific motorcycle, interchangeable plastics chosen separately, and a new code when the motorcycle's handlebar changes instead of an improvised adaptation.

Why buy it from Endurrad

At Endurrad you will find the Barkbusters range with compatibility verified against the manufacturer's official documentation, code by code, and year ranges clearly stated. What the manufacturer does not declare, we say so instead of presenting it as fact. Free shipping in Italy over €100, returns within 14 days, 1-year warranty. Also see the accessories for the Yamaha MT 07.

Why choose it
  • Protezione dagli impatti dichiarata. Due punti di fissaggio e alluminio trattato termicamente, non un deflettore estetico.
  • Salva la leva nel ribaltamento da fermo. Su una naked è il danno più frequente, e il più banale.
  • Finitura nera, non alluminio a vista. Sulla livrea scura della MT 07 la struttura non stona.
  • Codice dedicato alla generazione 2025. Quando la moto cambia manubrio, il produttore disegna una struttura nuova.
  • Quattro plastiche compatibili. Dalla JET compatta alla STORM a copertura estesa, sulla stessa struttura.
  • Prodotto in Australia. Barkbusters è un marchio di Rideworx Pty Ltd, che produce paramani dal 1984.
Who is it recommended for

A chi ha appena preso la MT 07 nuova e la usa tutti i giorni, in città e per andare al lavoro, e non vuole pagare leva e blocchetto per un appoggio in parcheggio.

A chi ci va anche d'inverno: senza carena l'aria sulle mani è tutta, e con le plastiche abbinate cambia parecchio.

A chi vuole protezione senza cambiare la linea della moto: la struttura nera si vede molto meno dell'alluminio a vista.

Non è la scelta giusta per le MT 07 fino al 2024: quelle hanno codici loro, indicati nella tabella degli anni.

Assembly and documents

Le istruzioni ufficiali INS-BHG-129-BK sono allegate a questa scheda e fornite anche nella confezione.

  1. Verifica di avere una MT 07 dal 2025, con manubrio originale.
  2. Libera l'estremità del manubrio da quello che c'è montato di serie.
  3. Monta il morsetto sulla sezione dritta del manubrio, davanti ai comandi, senza serrare a fondo.
  4. Fissa la barra in alluminio all'estremità del manubrio e al morsetto, poi portala in posizione.
  5. Se hai scelto le plastiche, montale, allinea tutto e serra alle coppie indicate dal produttore.
  6. Verifica gas, freno anteriore, frizione e interruttore di arresto, e che lo sterzo giri liberamente da fondo a fondo. Ricontrolla il serraggio dopo i primi 50 km.

Il produttore considera il montaggio dei paramani un intervento rilevante per la sicurezza, da affidare a un tecnico se non hai dimestichezza.

Manufacturer

Barkbusters è un marchio di Rideworx Pty Ltd, azienda australiana che progetta e produce paramani per moto dal 1984.

Alla MT 07 il produttore dedica tre codici distinti, uno per generazione: è il motivo per cui su queste schede insistiamo sull'anno invece di semplificare.

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