Material Quality | Off-road adventures, heavy-duty use | Industry Standard: Carbon Steel (ASTM A36) | Our Base: Stainless Steel 304 (2mm, ASTM A240) ▲1 | Our Advanced: Stainless Steel 316 (2.5mm, ASTM A240) ▲2 (Enhanced corrosion resistance) |
| | | ▲1: 30% lighter than industry standard (ideal for touring) | ▲2: 50% thicker than Base (adds ~1.2kg weight) |
Corrosion Resistance | Coastal regions, frequent rain | Industry Standard: Passes 24hr salt spray test (ASTM B117) | Our Base: 36hr salt spray resistance ▲1 | Our Advanced: 48hr salt spray resistance ▲2 (ideal for marine environments) |
| | | ▲1: Chrome plating (ASTM A927 compliant) | ▲2: Dual-layer coating (ASTM D3298) |
Structural Design | Collision protection | Industry Standard: Flat bar design (10mm thickness) | Our Base: U-shaped profile (15mm, ISO 9001) ▲1 | Our Advanced: Reinforced T-beam core (20mm, ISO 14001) ▲2 (50% stronger impact absorption) |
| | | ▲1: 20% wider coverage than standard guards | ▲2: Adds 1.5kg weight but improves durability |
Mounting System | Custom-fit installations | Industry Standard: Fixed bolt pattern (M6 bolts) | Our Base: Adjustable brackets (M8 bolts, ±5mm adjustment) ▲1 | Our Advanced: Quick-release hinges + M10 bolts ▲2 (easier post-accident repairs) |
| | | ▲1: Fits 80% Harley models (2006-2015) | ▲2: Universal compatibility (2000-2023) |
Noise Reduction | Highway cruising | Industry Standard: 52 dBA (comparable to lawnmower) | Our Base: 43 dBA (quieter than refrigerator hum) ▲1 | Our Advanced: 38 dBA (whisper-quiet operation) ▲2 |
| | | ▲1: Sound-dampening foam inserts (ISO 10844) | ▲2: Triple-layer acoustic padding (adds $45 cost) |
Aesthetic Finish | Street racing, customization | Industry Standard: Matte black powder coat | Our Base: Chrome plating (ASTM A927) ▲1 | Our Advanced: Diamond-cut brushed finish + chrome ▲2 (reduces glare) |
| | | ▲1: Reflective surface improves low-light visibility | ▲2: Requires professional polishing (adds 2hrs labor) |
Weight | Lightweight touring | Industry Standard: 4.5kg (carbon steel) | Our Base: 3.8kg (stainless steel) ▲1 | Our Advanced: 4.2kg (reinforced alloy) ▲2 (trade-off for durability) |
| | | ▲1: 15% lighter than standard guards | ▲2: 8% heavier than Base but 30% stronger |