MACHINA Rear Splash Guard for Kawasaki Versys 1000 (2012–2018)

The Machina Rear Splash Guard for the Kawasaki Versys 1000 (2012–2018) keeps the spray, mud, and road grime thrown off your rear tyre off you and your passenger — protecting the passenger's feet and lower legs in particular, and shielding the undertail. It is the simple upgrade that makes wet-weather and dirty-road riding noticeably cleaner and more comfortable, for both seats.

What sets it apart is the mount. The Machina guard uses an aluminium block bracket that replaces the stock block in the swingarm channel, with the rear axle passing straight through it. The result is an extremely stable, rattle-free fit — none of the shake or movement that affects lighter slide-in brackets. Because a loose, shaky guard isn't just irritating but genuinely risky, that rock-solid mount is protection in itself.

The guard is made from durable, UV-stable ABS plastic with an aluminium bracket — built to handle weather and road grime long-term.

Specifications

Bike Compatibility

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Machina splash guard actually protect on the Versys 1000?

It protects you and your passenger. The guard intercepts the spray, mud, and debris the rear tyre throws up — keeping the passenger's feet and lower legs clean and dry — and it covers the undertail. It is about keeping the people on the bike comfortable in wet and dirty conditions.

How does the Machina splash guard mount, and is it solid?

It uses an aluminium block bracket that replaces the stock block in the Versys 1000 swingarm channel, with the rear axle passing through it. This makes it extremely stable — no shake, no rattle, and no sag at speed, unlike lighter slide-in brackets.

Is the block mount harder to fit than a slide-in bracket?

It does require removing the rear axle to pass it through the block, which is a little more involved than a slide-in bracket. The payoff is a far more rigid, secure mount that stays put for the life of the bike.

Does the stay shape — flat plate or round pipe — affect quality?

On a quality product, no. Stay shape only matters on cheap guards where the plate design cannot be trusted. The Machina stay is engineered for genuine structural strength either way.

What is the Machina splash guard made of?

The guard is made from durable, UV-stable ABS plastic, and the bracket is aluminium. Both are built to handle weather and road grime long-term.