Contrappesi inclusi. 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-053 handguard mounting kit for Yamaha XTZ1200E Super Ténéré from 2014

The BHG-053 is the Barkbusters mounting frame designed around the handlebar geometry of the Yamaha XTZ1200E Super Ténéré from 2014 onward. 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 Super Ténéré is a large adventure touring bike: it is heavy, and when it goes down there is no way to hold it back. At that moment, the handguard determines whether the day continues or you end up with a broken clutch lever hundreds of kilometers from home. This is the situation in which a two-point aluminum frame is worth what it costs.

Know this before ordering: the protective plastics are not included, while the handlebar weights are.

If you have a Super Ténéré, check the year

Your XTZ1200 Barkbusters code
up to 2013 BHG-040
from 2014 onward BHG-053, this page

The 2014 facelift changed the handlebar, and the change in handlebar means a different code.

Key features

  • Two-point mounting: the configuration the manufacturer specifies for impact protection. The single-point setup is declared only for wind and weather protection.
  • Heat-treated aluminum bar: the treatment increases strength without adding weight to the structure.
  • Handlebar weights included in the package.
  • Natural aluminum finish, code NP.
  • Four series of compatible plastics: JET, VPS, STORM and CARBON, interchangeable on the same frame.
  • Made in Australia by Rideworx Pty Ltd, which has designed handguards since 1984.

Protection and use

The wraparound frame protects the brake lever, clutch lever and switchgear: it takes the impact and distributes it through the aluminum instead of leaving it to the lever. The plastics determine the rest, and on a long-distance bike the choice leans toward coverage: STORM are the most extensive and the choice for winter, VPS have a deflector adjustable to two positions, JET remain compact, and CARBON are made of carbon fiber.

Materials and construction

Heat-treated aluminum bar, dedicated clamps and hardware, and handlebar weights. The manufacturer does not state weight and dimensions numerically, and we do not estimate them.

Compatibility

Make Model Years Code
Yamaha XTZ1200E Super Ténéré from 2014 onward BHG-053-NP

The manufacturer lists the range as open-ended, with no final year, and does not distinguish between trim levels: the ES and Raid Edition versions from those years use the same handlebar. 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 year and trim level, and we will check it together.

Installation

  1. Verify that you have a 2014-onward XTZ1200E Super Ténéré with the original handlebar.
  2. Remove the stock handlebar weights: the ones supplied in the kit go in their place.
  3. Mount the clamp on the straight section of the handlebar, in front of the controls, without fully tightening it.
  4. Attach the aluminum bar to the end of the handlebar and to the clamp, then position it.
  5. Fit the plastics you have chosen, align them, and tighten them to the torque specifications indicated 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 provided in the official INS-BHG-053-NP instructions, attached to this product page and supplied with the kit. The manufacturer considers handguard installation a safety-critical task, to be entrusted to a technician if you are not familiar with this type of work.

What you get in the package

  • Two heat-treated aluminum bars, natural finish
  • Clamps and complete hardware
  • Handlebar weights
  • INS-BHG-053-NP installation instructions

What is NOT included

The 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 frame.

Why choose Barkbusters

Barkbusters is a brand of Rideworx Pty Ltd, an Australian company that has been producing handguards since 1984. The range is built around a simple principle: a frame designed for the specific motorcycle, with interchangeable plastics to choose according to how you use the bike. On a motorcycle you keep for ten years, being able to change only the plastics is a tangible advantage.

Why buy it from Endurrad

Endurrad is a store specializing in adventure, touring and enduro motorcycle accessories: the Super Ténéré is exactly the type of motorcycle we exist for. You will find the Barkbusters range with compatibility checked against the official documentation, code by code, and the instructions 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. Also see all Yamaha accessories.

Why choose it
  • Protezione dagli impatti dichiarata. Due punti di fissaggio e alluminio trattato termicamente, non un deflettore estetico.
  • Su una moto pesante conta di più. Quando la Super Ténéré si appoggia, non la trattieni: la struttura assorbe al posto della leva.
  • Contrappesi già nella scatola. Nessun acquisto aggiuntivo per chiudere il primo punto di fissaggio.
  • Pensato per il viaggio lungo. Con le plastiche a copertura estesa il riparo dall'aria si sente nelle ore in sella.
  • La spesa grossa la fai una volta. Negli anni cambi solo le plastiche, non la 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 Super Ténéré per quello per cui è nata: viaggi lunghi, trasferimenti, sterrati facili con i bagagli montati.

A chi sa che su una moto da 260 chili la caduta da fermo non si evita con i riflessi, e preferisce che a pagare sia l'alluminio invece della leva.

A chi viaggia anche nella stagione fredda: con le plastiche a copertura estesa la differenza sulle mani si sente dopo la prima ora.

Non è la scelta giusta per la XTZ1200 fino al 2013: quella ha un codice suo, il BHG-040.

Assembly and documents

Le istruzioni ufficiali INS-BHG-053-NP sono allegate a questa scheda e fornite anche nella confezione.

  1. Verifica di avere una XTZ1200E Super Ténéré dal 2014, con manubrio originale.
  2. Rimuovi i contrappesi di serie: al loro posto vanno quelli forniti nel kit.
  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. Monta le plastiche che hai scelto, 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.

La gamma nasce nell'enduro australiano, dove la Super Ténéré è una moto di casa: il produttore le dedica due codici distinti, uno per generazione di manubrio.

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