R&G Racing, the world’s number one manufacturer of motorcycle crash protection, is expanding its award-winning product range with Huggers.

Beginning with the Honda VFR1200, the R&G Hugger represents a new direction of protection products from the British brand that will help guard bikes from road debris and rear tyre spray in a bid to reduce corrosion and rear shock damage.

As well as putting a barrier between the rear tyre and suspension, the design of the hugger features an integral heel guard to stop boots rubbing away the swingarm’s finish.

The Hampshire-based company has invested heavily in development, design and tooling for the new hugger. Made from ABS plastic – the same material used on R&G moulded tail tidies - the Hugger is durable and simple to fit; including any bolts needed.

In announcing the new product, R&G Racing's Sales Director, Simon Hughes, said: "The R&G Racing Hugger is a natural progression in our goal to offer riders complete protection for their bikes. We are regularly asked for huggers, so we thought ‘why not?’ ”

Priced at £99.99 inc. VAT, the R&G Hugger for the VFR1200 complements the Aero Crash Protectors, Fork Protectors, Bar End Sliders, Radiator Guard and Frame Plugs also available for the touring machine.

About R&G Racing UK R&G Racing was formed in 1999 with the express intention of designing, manufacturing and distributing quality crash protection for motorcycles. The company designs and manufactures a growing range of innovative and functional bolt-on motorcycle accessories, the core of the business being crash protection. Utilizing modern CNC machining and aircraft-grade metals, as well as other materials, it sets the standard in the crash protection sector, offering protection from front to back of the motorcycle: products such as engine case covers & sliders, frame sliders (crash protectors), radiator guards, exhaust protectors, fork protectors, swingarm protectors, bike covers etc. The vast range also covers fender eliminators (tail tidies), exhaust hangers, frame plugs and more. The company employs 15 people, plus seven field-based agents, and is based in a 10,000 sq. ft industrial unit near Alton, Hampshire in the United Kingdom.