BMW R12G/S Engine Crash Bar | Hepco & Becker
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Delivery and returns
Blackpines Café Racer offers free delivery to a Chronopost Shop2Shop relay point for all orders starting from €70.00, by Colissimo relay from €120, and to your home from €300.00 of purchase to France, Belgium, Andorra, and Monaco.
Your orders will be delivered by La Poste or by a carrier such as Chronopost, DPD, or TNT, depending on the products.
For any special delivery requests, please do not hesitate to contact us.
For FRANCE:
Your orders will primarily be delivered by Colissimo or Chronopost from the date your package is shipped.
Delivery times may vary depending on the product brand.
Preparation and shipping times: between 1 and 3 days depending on stock
For the rest of the world:
Allow 5 to 20 business days.
Please note that delivery may be subject to delays beyond our control, but BLACKPINES customer service remains at your disposal and will strive to ensure your delivery as quickly as possible.
Warranties
All items sold in our store come with a legal warranty of at least 2 years covering defects in conformity, as well as the legal warranty against hidden defects.
Some brands offer commercial warranties or additional coverage. When this is the case, these are specified in the product description.
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Detailed description

On a motorcycle equipped with a boxer engine like the BMW R 12 G/S, the cylinder head covers are particularly exposed. In the event of a fall, even at low speed, the damage can be significant and costly.
Hepco & Becker engine crash bars are designed to absorb impacts and effectively protect sensitive areas. Whether you're riding in the city, on the road, or on trails, they provide essential safety.
Technical specifications of engine crash bars for BMW R12G/S
- Brand: Hepco & Becker;
- Reference: 5016546 00 01;
- EAN: 4042545779719;
- Compatibility: BMW R 12 G/S (2025, 2026);
- Material: High-strength steel;
- Finish: Powder coating;
- Color: Black;
- Weight: 3.5 kg.
Scope of delivery
The product is delivered complete with left and right crash bars, hardware, and detailed assembly instructions.
Installation
Mounts on original points with precise adjustment.
For optimal installation with original cylinder head covers, plan for the expansion kit reference 42276546 00 01.
Robust design for real-world use
Made of high-strength steel, these crash bars are based on a solid tubular structure capable of withstanding everyday bumps as well as more challenging situations.
Their powder-coated finish ensures excellent durability against weathering, projections, and wear.
These are not just aesthetic accessories, but real off-road protection.
Equipment perfectly integrated into your BMW
These crash bars integrate perfectly with the lines of the R12G/S, reinforcing its scrambler/adventure look while offering additional functionalities.
They allow easy addition of accessories such as saddlebags or auxiliary lights.
Important information – Compatibility
On the BMW R 12 G/S, the original cylinder head covers require specific clearance.
To ensure optimal mounting, the use of an expansion kit is highly recommended in most cases.
Our opinion
An essential for boxer engines. Effective protection, successful integration, and real utility in the field.
Optimize the protection of your BMW R12G/S
FAQ – BMW R 12 G/S Crash bars
Why do I need an expansion kit?
To create the necessary space around the boxer engine's cylinder head covers. Indeed, to ensure correct mounting of the crash bars, it is necessary to add an expansion kit that allows the structure to be slightly offset outwards.
Can I mount the crash bars without this kit?
It is not recommended, and in most cases impossible. With original cylinder head covers, there is a risk of lacking space.
Without this kit:
- risk of contact with cylinder head covers;
- impossible or too tight mounting;
- loss of effectiveness in the event of a fall.
Is it useful for urban use?
Yes, low-speed falls are common.
Can accessories be added to it?
Yes, saddlebags or auxiliary lights.
About Blackpines
Blackpines is an independent French online store, founded in 2018, specializing in parts and equipment for Café Racer, Scrambler, Tracker, Bobber, Custom, and Trail motorcycles.
Rather than multiplying its product range, Blackpines selects, tests, and also manufactures some of the parts it offers: accessories designed to equip everything from a café racer to an adventure trail bike, a youngtimer, or a hand-built road motorcycle.
Based in Oise, in Picardy (Hauts-de-France), the team works with local and European manufacturers and craftspeople capable of offering reliable equipment, both on the road and off-road.