I went with the Givi engine guards. Installation is more delicate than I expected with the long bolt passing through both sides. I was able to accomplish this with a little finesse and a rubber mallet. I believe this blends in nicely with the bike and doesn't take away form the appearance. It is certainly sturdy enough for a parking lot tip over or low speed drop. The hard plastic advertisement seems a bit gratuitous. I believe these pieces are truly nothing more than Givi advertisement, so if you leave them off, you have lost nothing.