Motorcycle handlebar is one of the major controlling parts of a motorbike. Along with comfortable ride it does play vital role in term of biker safety. There are several types of handle bars are available in the market. Every handle bar has individual features. Let’s have look at the characteristic and features of different motorcycle handle bar.
Introduction of a motorbike handlebar
Stylish Handlebar: According to the shape and design handlebar built-in with the motorbike model but some of the riders like to install new handlebar.
Comfortable handlebar: you may not have comfortable riding experience because of having width lengthy handlebar at your favorite motorbike. Generally bike Manufacturer Company made installation at standard measure which may not be perfect for you. In that case you can replace handlebar with preferable one.
Structure of Handlebar: Handlebars are usually made of round shape metallic pipe. Generally, handlebar is decorating with chrome for shining and durability. There are some point is made at the pipe for installing electric features, breaking system as well as gear and other associating features. Moreover, a solid metal is given at the top of the handle bar for preventing vibration of creating from the engine.
Handlebar Size: Dimension can differ according to the type of the handlebar. One grip to another grip length could be 770mm to 940mm as well as radius is 22mm or 32 mm. otherwise few big size handle bar is available with the measure of 32 mm or 44 mm.
Let’s have a look at the types of handlebar
Ape Hangers
You can get idea from the name of this type. This type of handle bars height is 12 inches to 16 inches. Ape hangers basically known for extraordinary look not for comfort. You can find similarity with buckhorn handlebars.
Beach Bars
Round shape big size handle bar towards the rider is known as Beach bars. Because of the comfortable design, this type of handle bars is popular to the rider and it has similarity with cruiser handle bar.
Chumps
Usually suitable for cruiser bike but could be use at any model. Straight size with little bit height dimension towards the rider.
Clip-ons Bars
Generally, we saw in the sports bike as well as café cruiser model. Two bars directly attach with the fork tube. This is an easy installation and adjustable handle bar and popular to the young generation.
Clubman Bars
Aggressive look and riding possession have made this model popular. This handle bar is less adjustable than clip-ones but same effectiveness.
Cruiser Bars
Tall and fording handle bar toward the rider is comfortable for long ride. You can adjust the height of the bar according to your requirement.
Drag Bars
Straight line handles bar base on aerodynamic design for better speed. You got to be down for riding. Drag bar is also known as zero drag, low drag and high drag etc. you may see this type of handle bar in café racer.
Motocross Bars
Generally used for off road bike or dirt bike. Unique design provide extra bit of protection. This type of design is usually seen in the dual-sport, street fighter and super Moto bike.
Tracker
Parallel shape handle can be easily set at the any bike model. It will give you comfort with control.
Z Bar
Design is made almost like English capital letter Z. this type of handle bar has added out of ordinary features to the handle bar.
Besides, all above handle bar you may found H-Bar, Window, Frisco, Keystone, Maynard, Breezer, and Moustache etc.
Option is available choice is yours.