Types of Motorcycle Handlebars
There are five different types of motorcycle handlebars. Motorcycle handlebars are designed, not only to look good, but to give the driver a more comfortable ride. Some are designed to be more aerodynamic. Whether you are out for comfort or for speed, one thing is for certain, motorcycle handlebars are a necessity, but they can look like a luxury. So, do you want speed or comfort in your motorcycle handlebars.
The first type of motorcycle handlebars is the Ape Hangers. These were made very popular by choppers. These are the motorcycle handlebars that are high enough above the head that the driver must reach above the head to place the hands on the motorcycle handlebars. While these motorcycle handlebars have many different heights, some places have restrictions on just how high they can be. If you are planning to get ape hangers, check to make sure that the motorcycle handlebars you are planning to get are within regulations for your city, county, or state. Also, if you are planning on moving, check regulations there too.
The second type of motorcycle handlebars is the Cruiser handlebars. As the name suggests, these motorcycle handlebars are found on cruisers. These are long and sloping. They slope toward the back so that he driver can sit more upright and more comfortably for longer rides, for just cruising around.
The third type of motorcycle handlebars is a variation of the Cruiser handlebars called Beach Bars. Like Cruiser handlebars, these motorcycle handlebars slope toward the back to allow for a more comfortable ride.
The fourth type of motorcycle handlebars is the Clip on handlebars. These motorcycle handlebars are more popular on sports bikes. These types of motorcycle handlebars are called clip ons because they attach to the fork tubes instead of the top of the triple tree as one piece handlebars typically do.
The fifth type of motorcycle handlebars is the Drag bars. These tend to make an almost perfect straight line across and make the driver lean forward to be more aerodynamic. Of course, the more aerodynamic a bike is the faster it can go without drag from the wind, thus Drag Bars.
Motorcycle handlebars can come in many different compositions. Motorcycle handlebars can be made from titanium, aluminum alloys, chrome plated steel, or carbon fibers. Motorcycle handlebars can also have the added comfort of having heat elements for added warmth during the colder rides. This can be an added bonus on long rides. They can also come in chrome color and black, red or blue, and many other designs, such as etchings.
The motorcycle handlebars are just a part of the handlebars, in addition to great motorcycle handlebars, you also need great grips. Motorcycle handlebar grips can be spiked with flames, diamond cut, studded, webbed, fat, skinny, almost any design you can think of.
Whether you choose ape hangers with heated black studded grips, or cruiser handlebars with chrome diamond cut grips, make it your own statement. Also remember, you can change them whenever the desire strikes.
