nice, finally a handlebar review. the handlebar section on your site felt a bit neglected last time I checked so this is a good step forward. I was looking through your selection of handlebars on the website and the single point of view picture most of them had wasn't nearly enough for me to tell how the bars were shaped. A video like this is great but even just having just a quick 10 second video of the bars just rotating 360 degrees on a turntable or something so you can see it's full 3D shape instead of a single picture would make buying handlebars from you guys a lot more feasable
Check the size chart, and convert the mm to inches to get a better idea. Sit on your bike, think about how and where you want your bars and go from there.
but are the 1 1/8 bars more robust during a fall and resist more to bend or the standard 7/8 are equal in terms of bending resistance if a fall happens?
It all depends on the specific bar design and material used (aluminum, steel, etc.). 7/8" are made stiffer with a crossbar, while 1 1/8" bars are stiffer due to the increased diameter. In general, though, 1 1/8" bars are more robust. -DrewZilla
One question please. I notice that Pro Taper offer two products, the Evo and Contour bars. I'm interested in purchasing the Carmichael bend variant and would like to purchase the Evo since it is marketed as the superior product but am worried that it doesn't have the same bends as it's Contour variant. Are they the same in the way they're bent or are they different?
Great video. I am thinking of getting the "Evo Husqvarna stock" bend for a 2019 dr650. Spec-wise it seems really similar to the OEM bar (with7/8 to 1 1/8 adapters of course). Anything for or against? Thanks :)
Yes, they will fit on the stock Grom bars. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-pillow-top-grips *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-pillow-top-lite-grips
I'm so confused of selecting bar bend,,im 5"5 riding klx 140g the standard 7/8 is a lil bit low for me..what can you recommend? Thnkx ..i will wait your reply.
Unfortunately, I don't have the dimensions of the stock handlebar. If you can try to measure the width and rise, you can compare that to the size chart listed on the product page for the 7/8" SE Bars and look for something a bit taller. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-se-handlebars-78
I'm looking to buy my son a bike for Christmas!!! What I'm concerned about is if someone changes out the bar's dose the twist stopper for the crf50 get eliminated or
how do I make these vibrate less??? I upgraded from the stock steel bars on my Z1000 and the buzzz at 6,000 rpms is unbearable on the highway, was way better with the stock bars. Is there some kind of ballast weight I can add inside the tube?
@@RevZilla Hey bud what style bend was on that crf? I bought my first bike and I have zero idea what bend to choose. Id say whatever is must popular/normal. I appreciate any advice! Thanks
Currently I'm unable to find the dimensions of your stock bars. I recommend measuring your own bar dimensions (width, height, rise, clamp area, sweep, control area) then comparing them to the size charts and diagrams on the product pages. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/pro-taper
It all depends whether you swap to a 1 1/8" riser clamp or 7/8" riser clamp. It's also your personal preference for bar rise, width, and pullback. I recommend you sit on your bike with your hands in the desires position then have a friend take some measurements. -DrewZilla
The ends just have plastic plug inserts. When removed, the bars are hollow, so there's nothing to drill and tap. You can use bar ends that use an expander, but the internal diameter of the Pro Taper bars may be different than your stock bars. -DrewZilla
The Fuzion handlebars are not compatible, as they are tapered 1 1/8" bars. You need a constant diameter 7/8" handlebar like the SE. As for size, we recommend you measure your stock handlebar dimensions then compare them to the size chart on the specific product page. If you change to 1 1/8" risers, then you can run the Fuzion bars. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-se-handlebars-78
They're the 1 1/8" Contour Bars in Orange, but since we no longer have the bars in-studio we cannot verify the bend type. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-contour-handlebars-1-18
Great review!!😊 Could you please help on this - can you point to the exact model in protaper which is similar to Renthal fatbar RC high 609-01. I want to fit this on my BMW GS 310. Thanks :)
The Pastrana FMX Bar is closest. You can compare the measurements yourself on both pages linked below. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-contour-handlebars-1-18 *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/renthal-fatbar-handlebars-1-18
If you want a wider grip closer to full size dirtbike bars, we'd recommend the SE Mini Bars in the Schoolboy Pro size. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-se-mini-handlebars
Unfortunately, I don't have the specs for the stock bar. If you're able to measure the stock rise and pullback, that could help. The Raptor Bend might be good. -DrewZilla
The Fuzion bar is 1 1/8" tapered, while the CRF250L requires a 7/8" diameter handlebar, so the Fuzion won't fit your stock handlebar clamps. You would need to convert to 1 1/8" handlebar risers/clamps. -DrewZilla
No, we don't have a video for fitting Pro Tapers on a Dyna. Harleys generally use 1" or 1 1/4" diameter bars, while Pro Tapers are 7/8" and 1 1/8" bars. -DrewZilla
The MT-07 has a constant 7/8" diameter handlebar, and none of Pro Taper's 7/8" handlebars will work with the bike, because the Pro Tapers have crossbars that would interfere with the MT-07 dash. -DrewZilla
It's really your personal preference. Once you have your bike and have ridden it for awhile, measure your stock bars and figure out what dimensions you want to change. Then you can look at the dimensions of the bars we offer to find a good option. -DrewZilla
Yes, we do ship to the Philippines, but we do not ship handlebars internationally. Shipping cost depends on size, weight, and value. Some brands and items may not be shipped to certain destinations due to manufacturer restrictions or oversize restrictions. If you have selected an item that cannot be shipped internationally, we will inform you in the checkout process on our site. Please see our International Orders Page (www.revzilla.com/international-orders) for more details. -DrewZilla
You can buy these handlebars from any site and they We will be less expensive everything they sell is over priced Save some money buy elsewhere Save money for more goodies
nice, finally a handlebar review. the handlebar section on your site felt a bit neglected last time I checked so this is a good step forward. I was looking through your selection of handlebars on the website and the single point of view picture most of them had wasn't nearly enough for me to tell how the bars were shaped. A video like this is great but even just having just a quick 10 second video of the bars just rotating 360 degrees on a turntable or something so you can see it's full 3D shape instead of a single picture would make buying handlebars from you guys a lot more feasable
Check the size chart, and convert the mm to inches to get a better idea. Sit on your bike, think about how and where you want your bars and go from there.
Which one is better for MX style ? To reduce arm pump and increased flex ?
Just got the evo Carmichaels for my 2013 fz1 had to reroute all my cables and order +3 brake lines 😫😂 it’s never easy but deff worth it 🤙🏻
Thank you for making this video! Helped me make an informed decision.
No kidding very thorough
You gonna have them in stock anytime soon??
Which handlebar upgrade is best for tenere 700? I ride mostly offroad
Which pro taper can be used on yamaha mt 09?
How come the pillow top grips aren't sold in solid black? WTF Pro Taper?
They make pillow top lites in black
but are the 1 1/8 bars more robust during a fall and resist more to bend or the standard 7/8 are equal in terms of bending resistance if a fall happens?
It all depends on the specific bar design and material used (aluminum, steel, etc.). 7/8" are made stiffer with a crossbar, while 1 1/8" bars are stiffer due to the increased diameter. In general, though, 1 1/8" bars are more robust. -DrewZilla
What is best bend for naked bike with fatbar conversion?
One question please. I notice that Pro Taper offer two products, the Evo and Contour bars. I'm interested in purchasing the Carmichael bend variant and would like to purchase the Evo since it is marketed as the superior product but am worried that it doesn't have the same bends as it's Contour variant. Are they the same in the way they're bent or are they different?
The bends and dimensions are the same between the products, so they will fit the same.
-Zack
Great video. I am thinking of getting the "Evo Husqvarna stock" bend for a 2019 dr650. Spec-wise it seems really similar to the OEM bar (with7/8 to 1 1/8 adapters of course). Anything for or against? Thanks :)
Which pro taper can be used on the mt 09
Pro taper is definitely better than renthal
How do find out what year bars I have? Pre 2007 or 2008 up. I need to order Cycra clamps.
I really like the SE atv mid bars but i need something for 1 1/8” bar clamps. What would be the closest? I currently have contour mid for atv.
question will the pillow top grips fit on a stock Honda Grom handle bars or do I need the bar as well?
Yes, they will fit on the stock Grom bars. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-pillow-top-grips
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-pillow-top-lite-grips
I'm so confused of selecting bar bend,,im 5"5 riding klx 140g the standard 7/8 is a lil bit low for me..what can you recommend? Thnkx ..i will wait your reply.
Unfortunately, I don't have the dimensions of the stock handlebar. If you can try to measure the width and rise, you can compare that to the size chart listed on the product page for the 7/8" SE Bars and look for something a bit taller. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-se-handlebars-78
Should I get pro taper or rental bars for my kx85 I’m 5’3
Do RevZilla ship to Puerto Rico ? Need sum handle bars
I'm looking to buy my son a bike for Christmas!!! What I'm concerned about is if someone changes out the bar's dose the twist stopper for the crf50 get eliminated or
Can you share link of the orange one please
Do the contours come with bar pad?
Which pro taper bar will be good for MT07
Question will this work on a yfz450r
Hi, how about CRF150L, what do you recommend? Please help
Looking for some handlebars for my 2020 yfz450r I'm 5'10
What’s the width on the Contours??? It’s for a Raptor 700
Longshot, but anyone got an idea how I can remove the 'Protaper' logo and not damege the paint beneath it.
how do I make these vibrate less??? I upgraded from the stock steel bars on my Z1000 and the buzzz at 6,000 rpms is unbearable on the highway, was way better with the stock bars. Is there some kind of ballast weight I can add inside the tube?
Some people will put BBs inside the bar to reduce vibration or install heavier bar-end weights. -DrewZilla
Im 5"3 i drive a Yamaha yfz 450r what do you recommend for me
It's completely subjective. Do you want new bars to be taller? Wider? Narrower? Closer to you? -DrewZilla
@@RevZilla Hey bud what style bend was on that crf? I bought my first bike and I have zero idea what bend to choose. Id say whatever is must popular/normal. I appreciate any advice! Thanks
I'm 6 ft with HONDA GROM. What do you recommend? THANKS!
protaper evo bend I'm 6ft 1 and they have made a big difference when I'm standing up.
I love the height of the oem quad handlebars but is there any handlebars that would have the same bend of the stock handle bars for a trx450er??
Currently I'm unable to find the dimensions of your stock bars. I recommend measuring your own bar dimensions (width, height, rise, clamp area, sweep, control area) then comparing them to the size charts and diagrams on the product pages. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/pro-taper
What type of bars would you recommend for Honda CBR600rr turning it into a stunt bike and i want to put protapers on please help
It all depends whether you swap to a 1 1/8" riser clamp or 7/8" riser clamp. It's also your personal preference for bar rise, width, and pullback. I recommend you sit on your bike with your hands in the desires position then have a friend take some measurements. -DrewZilla
How hard would it be to drill and tap these so I can use my bar ends? Possible?
The ends just have plastic plug inserts. When removed, the bars are hollow, so there's nothing to drill and tap. You can use bar ends that use an expander, but the internal diameter of the Pro Taper bars may be different than your stock bars. -DrewZilla
How do you do the throttle on these handlebars they don’t seem like they can do the normal motorcycle function.
You just slide the throttle housing and throttle tube onto the bar. -DrewZilla
Drill holes its easy
Neken has the best Bars.
Which model of Prootaper fusion handlebar is best fit for crf2501L (ABS) 2019 model ?
The Fuzion handlebars are not compatible, as they are tapered 1 1/8" bars. You need a constant diameter 7/8" handlebar like the SE. As for size, we recommend you measure your stock handlebar dimensions then compare them to the size chart on the specific product page. If you change to 1 1/8" risers, then you can run the Fuzion bars. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-se-handlebars-78
RevZilla thanks for your valuable information I will go with Protaper Fusion handlebar and I will use 11/8” risers 😝😝
What model are the orange contours my old ones have the same bend and I️ can’t figure out with ones they arw
They're the 1 1/8" Contour Bars in Orange, but since we no longer have the bars in-studio we cannot verify the bend type. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-contour-handlebars-1-18
what do you recommend for me. im switching from the stock bar on the 2018 kx250f and im looking for something taller because im 6’2.
I recommend the Contour Bars in the KX High bend. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-contour-handlebars-1-18
I'm the same height and I HATE high bars. My arms are long and high bars cramp me up, put my arms too far back.
wow you speak fast :D
I am 5'8 and own a z125 what bars would you reccomend?
People seem to like the SE Minis in the KLX size. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-se-mini-handlebars
Great review!!😊
Could you please help on this - can you point to the exact model in protaper which is similar to Renthal fatbar RC high 609-01. I want to fit this on my BMW GS 310. Thanks :)
The Pastrana FMX Bar is closest. You can compare the measurements yourself on both pages linked below. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-contour-handlebars-1-18
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/renthal-fatbar-handlebars-1-18
I have a 2014 trx 400x, would the crossbar get in the way of my ignition switch panel?
Most likely, yes, the crossbar would get in the way. -DrewZilla
I dont think so I used to have the same bike and im pretty sure my stock bars had a crossbar
I got a different set of bars. Thank you though!
Correction just checked my bars some put a cross bar on my stock bars b4 I bought it but it didn't effect my ignition
what you recommend for Yamaha raptor 700r. i am 5'10
I recommend the Raptor Bend. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-contour-handlebars-1-18
Do the clamps come with the contour
No, clamps are not included, but each bar does come with a bar pad. -DrewZilla
I use protaper fusion on my HONDA XRM110 2005
im 5'5 what would u recommend for a crf150r
If you want a wider grip closer to full size dirtbike bars, we'd recommend the SE Mini Bars in the Schoolboy Pro size. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-se-mini-handlebars
Great video 🍁🦉
I got the evos
What bend would be best for a Yamaha Wolverine 450
That really depends on your personal preference. What are you looking for that you aren't getting with the stock handlebar? -DrewZilla
RevZilla they got bent
Unfortunately, I don't have the specs for the stock bar. If you're able to measure the stock rise and pullback, that could help. The Raptor Bend might be good. -DrewZilla
Does Protaper fusion fit for crf250l?
The Fuzion bar is 1 1/8" tapered, while the CRF250L requires a 7/8" diameter handlebar, so the Fuzion won't fit your stock handlebar clamps. You would need to convert to 1 1/8" handlebar risers/clamps. -DrewZilla
Do you have a vid on Pro taper's on a Dyna?? SIze/Internal wiring other ish??
No, we don't have a video for fitting Pro Tapers on a Dyna. Harleys generally use 1" or 1 1/4" diameter bars, while Pro Tapers are 7/8" and 1 1/8" bars. -DrewZilla
@@RevZilla yes that’s why we need a video on how to do it.
What is the bar dend on those fuzion??
We don't have a record of the specific bars we used unfortunately. -DrewZilla
How will this be on mt 07?
The MT-07 has a constant 7/8" diameter handlebar, and none of Pro Taper's 7/8" handlebars will work with the bike, because the Pro Tapers have crossbars that would interfere with the MT-07 dash. -DrewZilla
What would you suggest for me i am 5.3 getting myself a yz 125.
It's really your personal preference. Once you have your bike and have ridden it for awhile, measure your stock bars and figure out what dimensions you want to change. Then you can look at the dimensions of the bars we offer to find a good option. -DrewZilla
Is cross bar remove able
No, they are adhered to the handlebar with a strong polymer. They are not designed to be removed. -DrewZilla
RevZilla thankyou
You're welcome! -DrewZilla
do you guys ship in the Philippines?
Yes, we do ship to the Philippines, but we do not ship handlebars internationally. Shipping cost depends on size, weight, and value. Some brands and items may not be shipped to certain destinations due to manufacturer restrictions or oversize restrictions. If you have selected an item that cannot be shipped internationally, we will inform you in the checkout process on our site. Please see our International Orders Page (www.revzilla.com/international-orders) for more details. -DrewZilla
is it possible to get the proteper logo removed?
The logos are all printed on, so you'd have to sand them off. You'd probably rough up the bars though, which you probably don't want. -DrewZilla
which handlebar model had the crf?
They're the SE 7/8" bars in the KX Low Bend. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-se-handlebars-78
can it use on a bicycle
No, these aren't sized for bicycles. -DrewZilla
This guys awesome
My cousin has a pro taper dirtbike
cool
Extremely tiring to listen to this guy SCREAM the whole time. I get the "enthusiasm" thing, but come on.
You can buy these handlebars from any site and they We will be less expensive everything they sell is over priced Save some money buy elsewhere Save money for more goodies