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: scramblers , 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:
  1. Fixed
  2. 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

1. Diameter 22 mm (standard), 28.6 mm (oversize)
2. Height Higher = more comfort, less sporty
3. Wider width = more control, but more bulk
4. Rise (rise) Inclination of the ends with respect to the center
5. Riser Compatibility Especially if you go oversized
6. Holes for blocks Some bikes require pre-drilled handlebars

🧰 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