The BHG-132 is the Barkbusters mounting structure designed around the handlebar geometry of the Yamaha MT 09 and MT 09 SP from 2024 onward. It is a two-point mounting kit: the aluminium bar anchors 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 09, handguards are not for branches: they protect against tipping over while parked, contact during manoeuvres and low-speed falls. Ordinary situations that cost you a lever and often the switchgear too.

If you have an MT 09, check the year

The MT 09 uses two different kits because the handlebar changes. This is the first check to make.

Main features

• Two-point mounting: the configuration specified by the manufacturer for impact protection. The single-point setup is stated to be for wind and weather protection only.
• Heat-treated aluminium bar: the treatment increases strength without adding weight to the structure.
• Black powder-coated finish, identified by code BHG-132-00-BK.
• Four compatible plastic handguard 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 the impact and distributes it across the aluminium instead of leaving the lever to take it. The plastics determine the rest: JET handguards stay compact, VPS handguards have an adjustable deflector with two positions that can be removed in a few minutes, STORM handguards provide more coverage and are the choice for riders who use their bike in winter too, while CARBON handguards are made of carbon fibre.

Materials and construction

Heat-treated, black powder-coated aluminium 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-end weights: the summary documentation does not specify them for this code, and the complete parts list is included in the official instructions supplied with this product page.

Compatibility

The manufacturer lists the range as open-ended, 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 with the model and year and we will check it with you.

Installation

1. Make sure you have a 2024-onward MT 09 or MT 09 SP with the original handlebar.
2. Clear the handlebar ends of anything fitted as standard.
3. Fit the clamp to the straight section of the handlebar, in front of the controls, without fully tightening it.
4. Secure the aluminium bar to the handlebar end and the clamp, then position it.
5. If you have chosen the plastics, fit them, align everything and tighten to the torques specified by the manufacturer.
6. Check the throttle, front brake, clutch and free steering from lock to lock, then check the tightness again after the first 50 km.

The tightening torques and complete installation sequence are in the official INS-BHG-132-BK instructions, attached to this product page and supplied with the kit. The manufacturer considers handguard installation a safety-critical procedure and recommends having it carried out by a technician if you are not familiar with the work.

What you will find in the box

• Two heat-treated aluminium bars, black powder-coated
• Clamps and complete hardware
• INS-BHG-132-BK 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.

Why choose Barkbusters

Barkbusters is a brand of Rideworx Pty Ltd, an Australian company that has produced handguards since 1984. Born in enduro, it has 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 listed. The official instructions are attached to the product page, so you can read them before buying. Free shipping in Italy on orders over €100, returns within 14 days, 1-year warranty. See also the accessories for the Yamaha MT 09.