International Dealer News IDN 137 June/July 2017 | Page 27
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Modular handguards
for adventure models
A growing range of model-specific handguard kits is
now available from Australian handguard specialist
Barkbusters, allowing owners of adventure
motorcycles, and a number of street bikes, to switch
out inferior OEM offerings with “the best quality
hand protection on the market”, says CEO Matthew
Phillpott.
The company says it has used its 30-plus years’
experience and expertise “to design a range of
precision-engineered handguards “that offer
unrivalled impact and weather protection. Such an
offering is unique in the marketplace and not
available from any other manufacturer.
“In addition to improved quality, a big dealer benefit
is that the kits are interchangeable with Barkbusters’
modular range of plastics. This makes them an easy
stocking solution for stores needing to maximise
shelf space, allowing customers to tailor their
handguards to their own personal
tastes with the confidence that
parts will be in stock.
“Although the focus is mainly
on adventure motorcycles,
a number of the
hardware kits are
custom designed to fit
many street, dual-sport,
trail and rally bikes. The full
wrap-around aluminium
hardware is compatible with Barkbusters JET, VPS,
STORM and CARBON plastic guards. All
recommended fitting options are for motorcycles
with OEM specifications, and details of the full range
can be found on the Barkbusters website:
www.barkbusters.net/products/model-specific”.
Recent additions to the range include kits for the
Kawasaki Versys-X 250/300 2017, Ducati
Multistrada 2015 and up and the Multistrada Enduro
from 2016 on, Honda’s MSX125 Grom and the
Kawasaki Z125Pro, the BMW R nineT
Scrambler and
Royal Enfield’s
‘Himalayan’.
“We
are
delighted by the
reception that the
model-specific
handguard kits have
received. As riders
ourselves, we are in
constant contact with our fellow two-wheeled
enthusiasts, and it turns out that a lot of people are
disappointed with the stock handguards on their
bikes.
“We are constantly evolving the range to include
new models, and because we carry out design,
prototyping and production here at our facility in
Australia, we can react quickly to demand. The
feedback has been outstanding and it really
demonstrates the importance of listening to the
market”.
RIDEWORX
Unanderra, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 242 718 244
[email protected]
www.barkbusters.net