Crash bar for BMW F450GS fuel tank | Wunderlich
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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.
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For FRANCE:
Your orders will primarily be delivered by Colissimo or Chronopost from the date your package is shipped.
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Preparation and shipping times: between 1 and 3 days depending on stock
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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.
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Detailed description
The tank, fairing, front section, and radiator of your BMW F 450 GS are the first elements exposed in the event of a fall or tip-over. The Wunderlich tank protection bar covers them with a steel tube structure offering perfect protection.
Technical specifications of the tank protection bars for F450GS
- Brand: Wunderlich;
- Reference: 40612-002; Finish: High-end, matte black powder coating;
- Material: High-quality precision steel tubes, CNC-bent specifically for the model, then welded;
- Tube diameter: 25 mm (main tube);
- Protected areas: Tank, fairing, front section, water radiator;
- Compatibility: BMW F 450 GS
- Installation: Plug & Play. Simple installation on existing mounting points, detailed installation instructions included;
- Manufacturing: Handcrafted, Germany;
- Availability: End of August 2026;
- Warranty: 5 years;
BMW F450GS Tank Crash Bar: Protecting the Front of the Motorcycle
Designed for adventure use, this crash bar protects the tank, as well as the fairing, front section, and water radiator, which are particularly exposed in the event of a fall. Combined with the engine protection bar (reference 40611-002), it forms a complete and coherent protection concept for the motorcycle's passive safety.
Protecting the Tank and Fairing in the Event of a Fall: How Does the Crash Bar Work?
In the event of a fall or tip-over, the forces involved are distributed over the crash bar's structure to the most resistant anchor points, which reduces localized force peaks on the tank and fairing. Aesthetically, the crash bar integrates directly into the motorcycle's lines and accentuates its adventure-oriented look rather than detracting from it.
FAQ - BMW F 450 GS Tank Crash Bar
Does this crash bar also protect the water radiator?
Yes, the water radiator unit, which is particularly exposed in the event of a fall, is one of the areas covered by this crash bar.
Should this crash bar be combined with engine protection?
It is not mandatory, but both protections are designed to work together and offer a complete protection concept for the engine, tank, and fairing.
Does the crash bar change the overall look of the motorcycle?
No, its design was conceived to integrate harmoniously with the BMW F 450 GS's design rather than detracting from it.
Is this crash bar compatible with other protections in the F 450 GS range?
Yes, it is designed to work seamlessly with the engine protection bar, radiator guard, and luggage rack from the same range, which share a consistent mounting logic on the model.
What's the difference compared to a cheaper generic protection bar?
A generic crash bar is not bent to the exact dimensions of the F 450 GS's tank and fairing, which can leave unprotected areas or create an imperfect fit. This one is custom-made for this specific model.
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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.
