Is my bike's GPS bar strong enough?

Stock GPS Bar Compatibility Overview

Not all factory-equipped motorcycle GPS mounting bars are engineered to withstand the weight and vibrational load of heavy-duty navigation devices like the CI Pad. Review the breakdown below to determine whether your motorcycle's stock bar is suitable or if a reinforced aftermarket mounting solution is required.

Note: Installing heavy navigation hardware onto an insufficiently rigid stock bar can lead to excessive vibration and mechanical failure. For models marked incompatible or lacking a stock bar, install an approved bracket or mounting kit.

Compatible Stock GPS Bars

• BMW GS: Compatible (stock bar provides sufficient rigidity)
• Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE: Compatible
• Aprilia Tuareg 660: Compatible
• Honda CRF 300 L Rally: Compatible

Incompatible Stock GPS Bars (Reinforcement or Replacement Required)

• Yamaha Ténéré: Incompatible (stock bar lacks necessary strength). See solutions here.
• Honda 500: Incompatible
• CF Moto: Incompatible
• KTM (all models): Incompatible or not equipped with a stock bar. See solutions here.

No Stock GPS Bar (Aftermarket Mount Required)

• Husqvarna Norden: No stock bar equipped (same mounting requirements as KTM).
• Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: No stock bar equipped.
• Triumph (all models): No stock bar equipped (an aftermarket solution is required). See solutions here.
• Ducati DesertX: No stock bar equipped (contact support for recommended solutions).
• Harley-Davidson Pan America: No stock bar equipped.
• Kawasaki (all models): No stock bar equipped.