Just to make people aware that the new 800cc twins have a choice of low & high handguards. The low version is only about 35mm high & whilst providing good crash protection for levers etc, provides minimal protection against rain.
Opting for the high version also allows you to select the taller Touratech style extensions to further increase height & weather protection. End of public service announcement.
The BMW guards come in two parts:-
Part one... the plastic shield which comes in two sizes.... neither of which is huge, but the large one will have an extension available shortly
Part two... a 12mm (or thereabouts) bar that clamps to the handlebar inside the grips and onto the bar-end (which is replaced with the one from the kit).
These are, IMHO, a proper set of hand guards for a trail bike. They're very rugged, and look it. If you're wanting to keep your hands warm there are better options available now, but for pukka hand guards you'll be pushed to do much better
That's the large. If you're lucky, maybe they'll have released the spoilers by the time you get the bikeIs that the large or small protector? If it's the large, looks like I need to get the spoilers for those....
could be a job for muffs !
.The standard 1200GS handguards also fit onto the 800GS and look very good. I'll try to get a pic over the next few days.
Stumpy