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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-068 handguard mounting kit for Yamaha MT-07 from 2013 to 2020, black structure

The BHG-068 is the Barkbusters mounting structure designed for the handlebar geometry of the Yamaha MT-07 from 2013 to 2020 and the MT-07 LA from 2014 to 2020. It is a two-point mounting kit: the aluminum bar anchors to the end of the handlebar and to a clamp on the straight section, forming a continuous arch around the hand. The bar is black powder-coated.

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

If you have an MT-07, check the year

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

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

Main features

  • Two-point mounting: the configuration specified by the manufacturer for impact protection. The single-point setup is declared only for wind and weather protection.
  • Heat-treated aluminum bar, part number BAR-BV-040, two pieces, right and left.
  • Black powder-coated finish: the NP suffix in the code does not indicate the finish.
  • Specified torque settings: 10 Nm for the M6 hardware, 28 Nm for the M8.
  • Four compatible plastic protector sets: 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 the impact and distributes it through the aluminum instead of leaving it to the lever. The plastic protectors determine the rest: JET stays compact, VPS has a deflector adjustable to two positions, STORM provides more coverage and is the choice for riders who use the bike in winter too, while CARBON is made from carbon fiber.

Materials and construction

Heat-treated, black powder-coated aluminum bar, dedicated clamps, connectors, and hardware. The manufacturer does not provide weight and dimensions numerically, and we do not estimate them.

We are not making any claims about the handlebar weights. The parts list in the official INS-BHG-068-00-NP instructions lists bars, clamps, connectors, and hardware, but does not mention handlebar weights; some international retailers state that they are included. We are asking the distributor for confirmation and will update this product page: if this is decisive for you, contact us before ordering.

Compatibility

Make Model Years Code
Yamaha MT-07 2013-2020 BHG-068-NP
Yamaha MT-07 LA 2014-2020 BHG-068-NP

Barkbusters compatibility applies to the motorcycle in its original factory configuration. With an aftermarket handlebar, diameters and thicknesses change, so the mounting must be checked before purchase.

Installation

The manufacturer expressly requires installation to be carried out by a qualified technician, as stated in the instructions for this code. This is not generic wording: on a bike without a fairing, with cables running close to the controls, steering clearance must be checked carefully.

  1. Make sure you have an MT-07 from 2013 to 2020 with the original handlebar.
  2. Clear the handlebar ends of anything fitted as standard.
  3. Fit the clamp onto 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 to the clamp connector, then position it. The manufacturer recommends positioning the bar horizontally when viewed from the side.
  5. If you have chosen the plastic protectors, install them, align everything, and tighten: 10 Nm on the M6, 28 Nm on the M8, using medium-strength threadlocker.
  6. Check the throttle, front brake, clutch, and engine stop switch, and make sure the steering turns freely from lock to lock. Recheck the tightening after the first 50 km.

What you will find in the package

  • Two heat-treated aluminum bars, black powder-coated (BAR-BV-040, right and left)
  • Right and left clamps and connectors
  • Complete hardware: M6 and M8 bolts, self-locking nuts
  • INS-BHG-068-00-NP installation instructions

What is NOT included

Plastic protectors, which must be ordered separately: JET-003, VPS-203, STORM STM-003, or CARBON BCF-003. EGO plastic protectors are not compatible with this structure. Handlebar weights do not appear in the official parts list.

Why choose Barkbusters

Barkbusters is a Rideworx Pty Ltd brand, an Australian company that has been producing handguards since 1984. Born in enduro, it has applied the same approach to road bikes: a structure designed for the specific motorcycle, interchangeable plastic protectors chosen separately, and every component with its own replacement part number. You make the major investment once.

Why buy it from Endurrad

At Endurrad, you will find the Barkbusters range with compatibility checked against the manufacturer's official documentation, part by part, and anything the manufacturer does not declare is written as such instead of being presented as fact. Free shipping in Italy on orders over €100, returns within 14 days, 1-year warranty. Also see all Yamaha accessories.

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. Sulla MT-07 è il danno più frequente, e il più banale.
  • Finitura nera, non alluminio a vista. Si integra con telaietto e comandi senza stonare.
  • Barre sostituibili singolarmente. Hanno un loro codice ricambio: dopo una caduta seria non butti tutto il sistema.
  • Quattro plastiche compatibili. Dalla JET compatta alla STORM a copertura estesa, intercambiabili 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 usa la MT-07 tutti i giorni, in città e per andare al lavoro, e non vuole pagare una leva nuova 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 ha una MT-07 di prima generazione e vuole un accessorio che duri quanto la moto: le barre si sostituiscono singolarmente.

Non è la scelta giusta per una MT-07 dal 2021 in poi: lì servono il BHG-094 o il BHG-129, a seconda dell'anno.

Assembly and documents

Le istruzioni ufficiali INS-BHG-068-00-NP sono allegate a questa scheda. Il produttore chiede espressamente che il montaggio sia eseguito da un tecnico qualificato e non risponde di danni da montaggio non corretto.

  1. Verifica di avere una MT-07 dal 2013 al 2020, o una MT-07 LA dal 2014, 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 all'estremità del manubrio e al connettore del morsetto. La posizione consigliata dal produttore è con la barra orizzontale vista di lato.
  5. Serra nell'ordine indicato dalle istruzioni: 10 Nm sulla viteria M6, 28 Nm sulla M8, con frenafiletti di media resistenza su tutti i fissaggi.
  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.
Manufacturer

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

Ogni componente ha un suo codice: la barra di questo kit è la BAR-BV-040. È il modo in cui il produttore tiene in vita un sistema per anni, invece di venderlo come un pezzo unico da buttare dopo una caduta.

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