The handlebars probably represent the most personal feature to your dirt bike because you have total control and command - it's where you feel the ride and everything else. Additionally, all the controls necessary to ride, mount on the bars, so finding the right touch is crucial to endurance.
Dirt bike handlebars come in two sizes: the traditional 7/8-inch and the oversized 1-1/8 inch. The sizing is found in the clamp area at the bottom of the bars where it clamps onto the dirt bike. It's all personal preference and whatever feels best as you ride. The controls of course attach to the handlebars - these levers allow you to throttle, brake and use the clutch. The style and design of the levers along with the accompanying cables contribute to the overall feel of the bike. As you can see, handlebars support nearly every function on a dirt bike requiring every rider to find the right set-up. What fits someone perfectly on their dirt bike likely feels a bit out of place for another. Finding the right handlebars - which includes size and bend - on your dirt bike goes a long way towards finishing a race and preventing arm pump.
MotoSport stocks a wide selection of handlebars in a variety of colors from the industry's best brands all of which offer multiple bends allowing you to personalize and make the necessary changes and adjustments for the right fit and feel. We also carry clutch levers, brake levers and hot start levers as well as grips and cables. Sometimes it takes a bit of experimentation but we can help. Give us a call at 503-783-5645 or use the Live Chat and we can answer questions and make recommendations based on our personal experience and how you ride. Check out Dirt Bike Handlebars & Controls Explained where we explain everything you need to know about the 7/8th and 1-1/8th inch difference and review the controls and levers that run to and from the bars.
