Motorcycle and scooter grips aren't just a matter of aesthetics; they play a key role in comfort, grip, and control. Changing them can really improve the riding experience, especially on long journeys or in particular weather conditions. Let's see everything you need to know 👇

✊ Types of Motorcycle and Scooter Grips

🧼 1. Standard / OEM

• Similar to the standard ones, made of soft or mixed rubber
• They offer good durability and acceptable grip
• Great for urban or casual use

🏁 2. Sports / Racing

• Thinner and stiffer → more feedback from the handlebars
• Often used on naked, sport and track bikes
• Materials: High density rubber or gel

🛵 3. Comfort / Touring

• Thicker, with gel , soft rubber , or foam inserts
• They reduce vibrations and hand fatigue
• Perfect for touring bikes, maxiscooters, custom bikes

🔥 4. Heated Grips

• Ideal for winter ❄️
• They connect to the battery (some with built-in switch)
• Universal or plug&play versions (BMW, Honda, Yamaha)

🧲 5. Custom / Vintage / Café Racer grips

• In leather, hide, old school rubber or metal
• Retro look for vintage motorcycles, scramblers and café racers

📏 Compatibility: how to choose?

1. Left (fixed) ~22 mm Mounts directly to the handlebar
2. Right (gas) ~24 mm Must slide on the gas control

✔️ Standard length: 120 – 130 mm
✔️ Some scooters use shorter grips or grips with special fittings (e.g. Vespa)

🛠️ Extras to consider

• Handlebar caps : made of aluminum or plastic, some handlebars have anti-vibration weights
• Grip glue or spray : recommended to prevent the knobs from rotating
• Flange grips : help protect your hands (motocross type)