News GIVI HLP Headlight Protector: The Must-Have Accessory for the Yamaha Ténéré 700 and BMW R 1300 GS

A modern trail headlight isn't just a light bulb encased in plastic: it's a marvel of LED technology that can easily cost several hundred—or even more than a thousand—euros for an original equipment part. Aware of how vulnerable these components are to flying debris, Italian motorcycle equipment specialist GIVI is launching its new HLP headlight protection range. Designed primarily for the trail segment’s top models—the Yamaha Ténéré 700 and BMW R 1300 GS —this part is intended to serve as your bike’s primary shield.

Why equip your adventure bike with a headlight guard?

Whether you’re on a fast-paced ride on the road behind other riders or on an off-road adventure tackling all kinds of terrain, the front end of a trail bike is constantly under attack:

• Gravel and road debris: kicked up by the tires of vehicles ahead of you, these act like projectiles capable of cracking or shattering the headlight’s polycarbonate lens.
• Insect and debris impacts: striking at high speed, they scratch the headlight housing over repeated cleanings.
• Off-road debris: On trails, abrasive dust and gravel take a heavy toll.

Replacing an original headlight that’s cracked after an impact costs a fortune. The headlight protector thus servesas a preventive measure: it absorbs the impact instead of the original part for a fraction of the price.

How does the GIVI HLP headlight protector outperform the stock version?

Manufacturers typically deliver their bikes without an aftermarket protective shield in front of the headlight assembly for road-approval and cost reasons. The GIVI HLP solution offers several strategic advantages:

1. Increased thickness and strength (4 mm): where the original headlight would take the brunt of the impact, the 4-mm-thick GIVI shield—made of high-strength plastic—forms a mechanical barrier capable of absorbing severe impacts.
2. Complete transparency and discretion: unlike “rally-style” metal grilles that reduce the light beam and radically alter the look, the colorless GIVI protector preserves 100% of the nighttime light output and maintains the motorcycle’s original aesthetics.
3. Mounts to original anchor points: no drilling, cutting, or bodywork modifications required. The guard attaches directly to existing anchor points (such as the windshield mounts on the Ténéré 700).

Compatibility and pricing: The Ténéré 700 and BMW R 1300 GS in the crosshairs

GIVI is directly targeting the stars of the adventure trail category with three dedicated models, all priced at a single price of €94: