Bar Bend Bulletin

When it comes to handlebar bends, there is no right or wrong answer! However, there are a few things that may shape your bar bend beliefs.

Rider size is typically the main factor in making this decision. Larger/taller riders typically spring for a bend with more rise in the bars to allow for easier standing, more room under the bar to stick your leg out, etc... Smaller/shorter riders typically don't need as much room, so they tend to be more comfortable with shorter bends.

Another thing to factor in is riding style, if you're building a bike for technical enduro riding where you plan to be standing on the pegs most of the time, then you may want a taller bend.

In the end, it's up to you to determine what feels best to you!

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Thanks to Mika Metals for the extensive handlebar guide below, as well as the awesome handlebars they offer!

 

Bend	Width	Height	Base	Sweep
YZ | Reed	803mm	92mm	205mm	57mm
STEWART / VILLOPOTO (996)	805mm	93mm	135mm	55mm
RC BEND/HONDA STOCK/KAW STOCK (997)	802mm	99mm	200mm	56mm
CR HIGH BEND (918)	795mm	95mm	205mm	57mm
CR LOW BEND	802mm	66mm	200mm	57mm
MC BEND (999)	805mm	85mm	205mm	55mm
KTM BEND	805mm	90mm	230mm	50mm
SX BEND (stock husky)	810mm	80mm	190mm	51mm
BBT (Big Bike Tall)	812mm	120mm	190mm	57mm
MINI HIGH BEND	740mm	118mm	175mm	42mm
MINI LOW BEND	750mm	95mm	175mm	42mm
MINI NARROW BEND	715mm	88mm	144mm	45mm
MINI WIDE BEND	779mm	88mm	122mm	43mm
MINI PRO	780mm	119mm	180mm	42mm
TYKES	698mm	87mm	140mm	42mm
FT69 [FLAT TRACK]	850mm	138mm	175mm	143mm
FTW [FLAT TRACK]	900mm	143mm	187mm	125mm
WIZARD [FLAT TRACK]	840mm	135mm	187mm	80mm
PIT BIKE HIGH	740mm	175mm	180mm	44mm
PIT BIKE LOW	780mm	150mm	180mm	44mm
PW SERIES	560mm	73mm	145mm	72mm