Touratech DEFENSA Expedition Handguards for BMW F450GS 2026+

The Touratech DEFENSA Expedition Handguards are built to protect your hands, brake and clutch levers, and handlebar controls when your BMW F450GS heads off the pavement.

Made from high-strength forged aluminum, the closed wraparound design creates a strong protective structure around the controls. With mounting points at both the handlebar ends and near the handlebar clamps, the DEFENSA system delivers the stability needed for demanding off-road riding while adding the wind protection you want for longer adventure rides.

Closed Wraparound Protection

The DEFENSA Expedition uses a fully enclosed design inspired by systems proven in rally riding.

Protection Benefits:

• Helps protect brake and clutch levers
• Additional protection for your hands
• Helps shield handlebar controls from impacts
• Strong closed-loop construction
• Designed for falls and off-road impacts
• Dual mounting points for increased stability

Supporting the guard at both ends creates a significantly stronger structure than an open-ended handguard.

High-Strength Forged Aluminum

At the heart of the DEFENSA system is a heavy-duty 14 mm forged aluminum structure.

Construction Features:

• High-strength forged aluminum
• 14 mm thick construction
• Two-piece bolted design
• Built for demanding off-road use
• Strong and durable protective structure
• Black finish

The two-piece construction combines serious strength with a motorcycle-specific fit.

Designed Specifically for the BMW F450GS

Rather than relying on a universal mounting system, these handguards are engineered specifically around the BMW F450GS.

Bike-Specific Benefits:

• Designed specifically for the F450GS
• Proper clearance around the controls
• Unrestricted brake and clutch lever movement
• Secure handlebar-end mounting
• Additional mounting near the handlebar clamps
• Clean integration with the motorcycle

The bike-specific design ensures the protective structure doesn't interfere with normal lever operation.

Expedition Wind Protection

The DEFENSA system is modular, allowing Touratech to adapt the same rugged aluminum structure to different riding styles.

The Expedition version adds increased wind protection compared with the minimalist DEFENSA Pure configuration, making it particularly well suited to adventure and touring use.

For even greater weather coverage, optional DEFENSA Extension handguard spoilers can be added separately.

Modular DEFENSA System

The modular design allows you to configure the handguards around the type of riding you do.

Configuration Options:

• Minimalist off-road-oriented DEFENSA Pure setup
• Touring-focused DEFENSA Expedition configuration
• Optional extension spoilers for increased weather protection

This makes the system equally at home on technical trails, gravel roads, and long-distance adventure rides.

Technical Specifications

• Product: DEFENSA Expedition Handguards
• Material: High-strength forged aluminum
• Aluminum Thickness: 14 mm
• Construction: Two-piece, bolted
• Design: Closed wraparound
• Mounting: Dual-point
• Colour: Black
• Function: Hand and control protection
• Manufacturer: Touratech
• Part Number: 01-081-5661-0

Compatibility

Designed specifically for:

• BMW F450GS – 2026+

Why Riders Choose DEFENSA Expedition

• Heavy-duty protection for hands and controls
• Closed wraparound construction
• Rally-inspired dual-point mounting
• High-strength forged aluminum
• Massive 14 mm protective structure
• Motorcycle-specific F450GS fit
• Proper clearance for lever movement
• Added wind protection for adventure riding
• Modular design
• Optional additional spoilers available
• Built for both off-road and long-distance touring
• Made by Touratech

The Touratech DEFENSA Expedition Handguards for the BMW F450GS combine serious off-road protection with the additional wind coverage adventure riders need on longer trips.

With their 14 mm forged aluminum construction, closed wraparound design, dual mounting points, and motorcycle-specific fit, they're built to protect your hands and controls when the trail gets rough while remaining practical for everyday adventure travel.