Bonamici Racing Carbon Brake Lever Guard for Yamaha YZF-R1 / R1M (2009–2025) – LPLITE1_R with ADLY_U Adapter

Unintended brake lever contact is one of those insidious risks that riders on road and track can rarely anticipate — the Bonamici Racing Carbon Brake Lever Guard LPLITE1_R addresses it directly, combining genuine carbon fibre with a CNC-machined aluminium bracket to deliver certified Italian racing-grade protection for the Yamaha YZF-R1 and R1M across every model year from 2009 to 2025.

Key Features

• Genuine carbon fibre shell paired with a CNC-machined aluminium bracket — exceptional rigidity at minimal weight for a fitment that does not compromise handling
• Effective lever protection prevents accidental brake lever actuation during close-contact track day moments, tight road junctions or any unintended contact scenario
• Aerodynamically optimised profile reduces turbulence around the cockpit area, contributing to improved stability at higher speeds
• Includes the dedicated ADLY_U adapter for a precise, rattle-free fit on the OEM handlebar — genuine plug-and-play installation with no modification required
• Right-hand side fitment (brake lever side), model code LPLITE1_R, designed specifically for the R1 / R1M cockpit geometry
• 100% Made in Italy — engineered and manufactured to the same standards used in professional racing programmes

Build Quality and Performance

Bonamici Racing built its reputation supplying components to World Superbike and Supersport teams, and the LPLITE1_R reflects that heritage. The outer guard is constructed from real woven carbon fibre — not a decorative overlay — providing a high stiffness-to-weight ratio that a purely plastic guard simply cannot match. The CNC-machined aluminium bracket is machined from billet stock, giving precise geometry that holds the guard in the correct position relative to the brake lever regardless of vibration or thermal cycling.

The included ADLY_U adapter is the key to the plug-and-play promise. It interfaces directly with the OEM handlebar end on the Yamaha YZF-R1 and R1M, requiring no drilling, no permanent modification and no specialist tools. Fitment is clean, secure and reversible — important for riders who want to switch between road and track configurations without complication.

Road and Track Use

On a track day the consequences of an inadvertent brush against the brake lever — from a rival's handlebar, a barrier, or even a misplaced hand during a high-speed moment — can be severe. The LPLITE1_R creates a physical barrier that intercepts that contact before it reaches the lever. On the road the same principle applies in filtering traffic, during close-proximity group riding, or in any low-speed situation where a pedestrian or another vehicle might make contact with the cockpit area. The aerodynamic shape means the guard integrates visually and functionally into the R1's aggressive front-end design rather than looking like an afterthought.

Fitment and Compatibility

This guard mounts directly to the original OEM handlebar using the supplied ADLY_U adapter. No handlebar swap or additional hardware is needed.

• Yamaha YZF-R1 (2009–2025)
• Yamaha YZF-R1M (2009–2025)

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