LOBOO Handlebar Riser for BMW R 1250 GS, R 1200 GS, and S 1000 XR – 30 mm Rise

The LOBOO manual lists three families: BMW R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure from 2013 to 2018, BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure from 2018 to 2023, and BMW S 1000 XR from 2015 to 2020.

The years matter: on R 1200 GS models made before 2013, the steering plate is different, and the R 1300 GS requires a different part number. If your motorcycle falls on the boundary of a range, send us the license plate or VIN and we’ll verify it before you order.

Thirty millimeters in height and twenty-six millimeters of setback toward the rider. These are fixed values specified by the manufacturer: there are no variants with different measurements or adjustments after installation.

Three centimeters may not sound like much, but the difference in the angle of your shoulders and wrists is noticeable, especially when standing on the footpegs.

No. The R 1300 GS and the R 1300 GS Adventure have a different steering plate and require code CJG131, which you can find on a dedicated page.

This code, CJG071, only goes up to the R 1250 GS.

With a thirty-millimeter rise, the original GS cables and wiring generally have sufficient slack, and the manual does not call for any replacement.

The check must still be performed: with the motorcycle stationary, turn the handlebars fully to both sides and check that the cables, hoses, and wiring do not pull tight, snag, or rub. If anything is under tension, revise the routing before riding the motorcycle.

Six items, as listed in the manual: the left riser, the right riser, two M8×30 screws, four M8×35 screws, two flat-head M8×35 screws, and threadlocker.

The manufacturer specifies that the four M8×35 screws can be replaced with the motorcycle’s original ones. There is no need to purchase anything separately.

For the pair. The package includes the left riser and the right riser, along with all the necessary hardware: everything needed to install the entire handlebar, not just half of it.

It is a job within the reach of anyone with a torque wrench and a little mechanical skill: remove the handlebar’s original clamps, insert the LOBOO CJG071 risers, and reassemble by following the sequence in the manual.

The torque wrench really is necessary, because these are the bolts that secure the handlebar. The CJG071 installation manual specifies 23 N·m for all three supplied M8 bolts—namely the M8×30, M8×35, and flat-head M8×35—and instructs you to apply threadlocker before final tightening. If you don’t have the tool, it’s better to rely on a workshop.

Yes. The risers do not replace the handlebar: they fit between the steering plate and the clamps, and you reinstall the handlebar you already have.

The controls, grips, bar-end weights, and handguards also remain in place: nothing needs to be removed or replaced.

It’s not just a matter of height. Above 1.85 meters, the benefit is almost always noticeable, because the stock handlebar forces you to hunch your shoulders.

But even shorter riders can benefit if they often ride standing on the foot pegs or experience wrist and neck pain on long journeys. If you’re comfortable as you are and have never had any discomfort, you probably don’t need them.

The higher, closer handlebar shifts the torso’s center of gravity slightly backward and makes standing riding feel more natural, as the body does not have to lean forward to reach the grips.

During slow maneuvers, the greater leverage provides a more immediate sense of control. This does not alter the bike’s chassis dynamics: its geometry, suspension, and handling remain unchanged.

In most cases, yes, but the handlebar moves back by twenty-six millimeters, and on some configurations the space between the handlebar and the tank is reduced.

If you use a bulky tank bag or a navigation mount installed in the center position, after installation check the steering at full lock on both sides with the bag mounted and full.

The manual calls for periodic checks of the mounting screws, with the first one to be carried out after the first few dozen kilometers.

That is why threadlocker is included in the package: it should be applied during assembly, after positioning all the components and before final tightening.

Yes. Installation uses the existing mounting points and requires no drilling, cutting, or permanent modifications: reinstall the stock clamps and the motorcycle returns exactly to its original condition.

This is an important consideration if the motorcycle is leased or if you plan to resell it.