Barkbusters BBZ Fabric Handguards

Stylish fabric hand guards with anti-flap design and waterproof membrane

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Verified Customer Reviews for Barkbusters BBZ Fabric Handguards

Our customers say…
Customers report these handguards effectively protect hands from wind chill and wet conditions, even on cold trips. They're easy to fit, allow full access to controls, and don't impede handlebar visibility. Many noted a reduction in the need for maximum heated glove settings. Compatibility with various bikes was highlighted, although a few customers mentioned the need for customization. While most praised the design and quality, one noted wind pressure issues affecting fit. Overall, they are considered a valuable addition for winter riding.
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Keep the chill off your hands
5
26 Mar 2026 by Anja N
The handguards come with a variety of fitting bits and bobs, and if you already have Barkbusters anyway you can fit them over their metal bars (after removing the plastic shells), but they are naturally stiff, so they don't flop about in the wind and you don't need the summer Barkbuster metal frames to prop them up.
I like the fact that they are relatively easy to fit (to my Himmy 450), just make sure you use the right spacers from the packet for your bike. They keep the wind off and my hands warmer than with just some plastic shells.
The way they are attached to the handlebars they also do not obstruct the visibility of, and access to the switches and buttons you may want to use (unlike other 'handlebar muffs'). And there is enough space for using winter gloves.
You may still want to use heated grips, but so far I have done without switching those on. All in all a good product for a good price and fit.
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3/4 Handguards
5
09 Mar 2026 by Ged B
The handguards fit easily, and cover most of the hand, but handlebar controls can still be seen. Properly adjusted, the stiff material keeps the guards off your fingers at motorway speeds. They work well in rain, but it hasn’t been cold enough to give them a good sub zero test. Or has it and they’ve just worked well.
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Bit of a faff with the bar ends but still found a
5
03 Mar 2026 by Garry S
Brilliant for keeping the wind and rain off don’t need heated grips anymore
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Brilliant for winter and easy to fit and take off
5
20 Feb 2026 by Baz
Just what I needed I already have put barkbusters
On my Pan America but wile it’s cold Ive now put these straight over the top of the others a perfect fit and can still see all the controls and can wear thinner gloves to fill more heat from the grips and when whether decides to warm up I can take them off
I like these because they are very sturdy don’t flap around like some
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Game changer!
5
14 Feb 2026 by Paul S
Another quality product from Barkbusters, these are really easy to fit and provide great protection from the wind and rain, they don’t stand out like some of the bar muffs, they do blend into the bike quite well, Again, great service from Sportsbike shop with the next day delivery, I would highly recommend these all be it slightly pricier than other makes
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Cosy Knuckles
5
09 Feb 2026 by Sharky M
These handguards offered me the protection from the wind and especially cold rain. As an older biker I feel the cold in my hands and fingers and these guards are superb at protecting and redirecting the cold wind. No buffeting felt from this. Excellent purchase!
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Perfect protection on GS
5
02 Feb 2026 by John C
Functional & looks great.
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Toasty hands
5
25 Jan 2026 by Ural J
I bought these for my Ural Gear Up (cool sidecar combo) as I ride in winter. The OEM MX ventilated handguards provided zero wind protection and before long I was getting numb fingers in winter. These handguards fit over the OEM ones and use the same bar-end mounts. My test ride was without gloves just to see whether they were any good. They are really good and a worthwhile purchase.
I ordered them into Norwich store to look at before I bought them - a great idea for good customer service.
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Worth it!
5
20 Jan 2026 by Anonymous
Easy to fit to my Moto Guzzi V7 III, with good adjustability. Since fitting, I can ride in very low temperatures with normal winter gloves and only need my clip-on heated grips when the feel like temperature goes sub-zero. Solidly made too, they look like they will last a good few years. They don’t look excessively geeky on the bike either, which is a bonus!
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Gamechanger
5
31 Dec 2025 by Alan W
Couldn't fit fixed guards on my BMW F800GT because they caught on fairing on full lock & even with the heated grips I was struggling through winter.
These guards changed everything. With the softer material they just bend without doing any damage to fairing. They cover my hands completely, now I have to turn the heated grips down because my hands get too hot
Also, they look good on the bike, easy to fit & with no compromise of the quality I have had from Barkbuster in the past
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Sturdy kit, easy to fit and works well.
5
30 Dec 2025 by Malcolm
Fabric hand guards are semi rigid and stay open, allowing full access to throttle, levers and switches. Easily fit in 20 minutes, kept hands warm and survived two minor ‘drops’ without damage on first run out on a frosty morning.
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An absolute game changer!
5
05 Dec 2025 by Josephine C
I bought heated grips and heated gloves and my hands were still cold. I bought these Barkbusters and oh my days, my hands are now Toasty ( with a capital T) ! They are super easy to fit as well !
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Big difference
5
30 Nov 2024 by James W
I have a naked Moto Guzzi classic and although some may argue they look out of place, they are a game changer for winter riding. Before, I had to have my heated gloves on max and even then they only just kept the cold out. Now with these barkbusters I can turn my gloves down to half and be toasty. Only take 10 mins to put on and take off
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Dry hands
5
17 Oct 2024 by Tom S
Fitted over Barkbusters Jet handguards on a Tiger 800 they keep all the wet off my gloves in the worst weather.
They are easy to fit and remove, and don't interfere with the controls.
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Perfect for keeping the weather off
5
16 Sep 2024 by Lewis B
These are fantastic I use them on my tiger, along with the back bone and they really keep the wind and weather off your hands allowing you you to get the most out of you heated grip alls and allowing you to use summer gloves year round. The stitching and materials are of high quality. All in all very impressed
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Total perfection.
5
07 Apr 2024 by David P
A fantastic addition to.my R1250RS. Wish I had fitted some years ago. They take all the wind off the hands and allow the heated grips to work to their full potential. Also help with the odd stones you get thrown up from other vehicles on the road. Hand protection done well. Easily fitted in 10 minutes.
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Barkbusters mits
5
24 Mar 2024 by Anthony M
Very good on cold days keeps your hand warm from the wind .
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Barkbuster BBZ Review
4
25 Nov 2023 by Ben
After 3 weeks of use and on a very cold trip this morning, these are certainly doing the job. Cuts wind chill right down without restricting use of the hand controls.
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Description

Barkbusters BBZ Fabric Handguards

  • Stylish fabric handguard design, lined with a waterproof membrane
  • Can be fitted to almost any handlebar setup
  • Flexes around fairing/windscreen at full steering lock
  • Ideal for faired sports and touring motorcycles
  • Anti-flap design is self-supporting under wind pressure
  • Leaves controls free of interference
  • Maximum cold weather protection
  • Can be fitted independently or over Barkbusters backbones
  • Sold in pairs

This is a single point application and as such is not designed for impact protection
The BBZ is designed for street, cruiser, naked, touring, ATV and adventure bikes as well as scooters. The BBZ is a large fabric handguard providing maximum cold weather protection - built for blizzard conditions. They can be mounted independently or over existing Barkbusters backbones.

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Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers

  • Will they fit overtop of Barkbuster Storm hand guards - or do they need to be removed?

    November 21, 2025

    The manufacturer does not recommend installing BBZ over their Storm Handguard. The BBZ can be mounted independently or over an existing BarkBusters backbone, however. Although previous customer feedback suggests they have been able to fit the BBZ Handguard over the top of VPS Handguard.

  • Will these fit on a Moto Guzzi V100S?

    November 29, 2024

    Unfortunately, the Barkbusters BBZ Handguards are not compatible with your motorcycle, apologies.

  • Hi are these BBZ handguards compatible with a Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2022, fitted with Barbuster handguards and sliders...? Thank you. Mac

    April 3, 2023

    We can confirm that these BBZ Fabric Handguards can be fitted to a 2022 Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer independently or over existing Barkbusters backbones.

  • Would they fit my 2019 Triumph Street Twin?

    January 17, 2023

    Unfortunately, the Barkbusters BBZ Handguards are not compatible with your motorcycle - apologies.

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