Barkbusters BLG-019 handguard protection for Ducati Multistrada V2 and V2S, 2022-2024

The BLG-019 is the Barkbusters structure designed to reinforce the original handguard of the Ducati Multistrada V2 and V2S from 2022 to 2024. It does not replace the stock handguard: it fits around it and adds what it lacks on its own, namely an aluminum bar that runs in front of the levers and withstands impacts.

Key features

• Heat-treated aluminum bars, black powder-coated, one right and one left.
• Two-point mounting: inside the handlebar end and with a clamp on the tapered section of the tube.
• Fits around the original Ducati handguard and controls, with no drilling or cutting.
• Handlebar weights included in the package: two Barkbusters BEW35 weights with their collars.
• Official instructions with illustrated parts list and tightening torques.

Protection and use

The original handguard on the Multistrada V2 is an aerodynamic plastic component with an integrated turn signal: it protects against wind, not impacts. Barkbusters clearly distinguishes between the two mounting configurations, and the two-point setup, anchored at both the end and the center of the handlebar, is the one the manufacturer specifies for impact protection. It is the choice for riders who use the V2 for touring, on narrow roads and hard-packed dirt tracks, where a branch or a low-speed fall can hit the brake or clutch lever directly.

Materials and construction

Heat-treated aluminum bars (manufacturer code BAR-LG-019) with black powder coating. Clamps made of two half-shells with a dedicated connector, end mounting with an expander and conical nut. Barkbusters does not state the kit's weight, so we do not list it.

Compatibility

Barkbusters states this compatibility for motorcycles in original factory configuration, with the stock handguard installed. Aftermarket handlebars have different diameters and thicknesses: the mounting must be checked before purchase. The 2025-onward Multistrada V2 is a new motorcycle, and the manufacturer does not list it for this code.

Have another Multistrada? Each generation has its own code:

• Multistrada 1200 from 2010 to 2014: BLG-013
• Multistrada 950 from 2017 and 2018: BLG-017
• Multistrada 950 from 2019, 1200 from 2015, and 1260: BLG-016
• Multistrada V4, V4S, and V4S Sport from 2021: BHG-089, a kit that accepts Barkbusters plastics

Installation

Loosen the original handguard screw, retrieve the internal brass expander, which consists of two pieces and must be removed completely, and remove the black handlebar weight. Then mount the clamp on the tapered section of the handlebar without tightening it, attach the bar at the end together with the original handguard and the clamp connector, and tighten in the order specified by the manufacturer, leaving at least 10 mm between the bar and the tank with the steering turned fully. Specified torques: 10 Nm for the M6 screws and 28 Nm for the M8 screws, using medium-strength threadlocker and checking the tightening after the first 50 km. Barkbusters recommends that installation be carried out by a workshop and reminds you to check, once the work is complete, that the throttle, brake, clutch, and kill switch operate freely and that the turn signal is not completely covered.

What's in the package

• 2 black aluminum bars, one right and one left
• 2 clamp connectors and 4 half-shells
• 2 expanders, 2 conical nuts, 2 stepped spacers
• 2 BEW35 handlebar weights and 2 collars
• Hardware: 2 M8x70 screws and 2 countersunk M8x25 screws, 4 M8 washers, 2 M6x30 screws, 2 M6x25 screws, and 4 M6 self-locking nuts
• Official INS-BLG-019 instructions

What is NOT included

• Barkbusters protective plastics, which are not even intended for this code: the structure works with the original Ducati handguard and does not have mounts for the JET, VPS, STORM, or CARBON series.
• The original handguard, which must already be installed on the motorcycle.
• Threadlocker and tools.

Why choose Barkbusters

Barkbusters is an Australian brand of Rideworx Pty Ltd, specializing in motorcycle handguards. Each code is designed around the geometry of a specific handlebar, with a published parts list and an installation PDF specifying the hardware, sequence, and torques: this is why a specific kit can be installed without modifications and stays in position.

Why buy it from Endurrad

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