Motorcycle Handlebars

The handlebar is one of the most customizable and functional parts of a motorcycle. Changing it can improve ergonomics, control, and style ... and it's also one of the most popular upgrades for naked, custom, and off-road bikes 🚀

🏍️ Types of Motorcycle Handlebars

🪵 1. Standard Handlebar (Straight or Curved Tube)

• Classic steel or aluminum tube

• Diameter 22 mm (European and Japanese standard)

• Ideal for: naked , scrambler , vintage bikes , city bikes

🛠️ 2. Oversize / Tapered handlebar

• Variable diameter: 28.6 mm in the center, 22 mm at the ends

• Stiffer and more resistant → perfect for off-road , naked sports , supermoto

• Requires specific risers to be mounted

🔩 3. Semi-Dumbbells

• Two separate pieces mounted directly on the fork

• Lower and sportier position

• Ideal for: supersport motorcycles , café racers , track days

• They can be:

  • Fixed

  • Adjustable in height and inclination

🏍️ 4. Custom Handlebars / Ape Hanger

• Typical of custom or cruiser motorcycles (e.g. Harley-Davidson)

• Very tall (“ape hanger”) or very wide

• Highly personal style, but require attention to cables and approval

📏 What to check before purchasing

🧰 Materials and finishes

• Steel : heavier, stronger, cheaper

• Anodized aluminum : lightweight, available in many colors

• Titanium or carbon : used on high-end racing bikes (more expensive)

Colors: matte black, silver, gold, red, blue, titanium, bronze