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Motorcycle handlebar or often motorcycle handlebars refer to the steering mechanism for motorcycles; the equivalent of a steering wheel. Besides steering, handlebars also often support a portion of the rider's weight, depending on their riding position, and provide a convenient mounting place for rear view mirrors and controls such as brake, throttle, clutch, horn, light switch, kill switch, etc. Handlebars come in a variety of types designed for particular types of riding.

Ape hanger handlebars rise far above the mounting location so that the rider must reach up to use them, hence the name. They are popular on chopper motorcycles. They are available in heights up to 20 inches, and some jurisdictions actually have regulations on how high the hand grips may be above the seat. Similar to cruiser bars, beach bars slope back toward the rider to allow a relaxed riding position. The clip-on is a handlebar style, popular on sport bikes, in which two separate short handles are attached directly to the fork tubes, as opposed to a standard one-piece handlebar attached to the top of the triple tree. The term is often shortened to just clip-ons. Cruiser handlebars, as used on cruisers. These tend to be long and slope towards the rear of the motorcycle so that the rider can sit upright. Drag bars are nearly straight across to create a forward-leaning and aerodynamic riding position.

Handlebars are made from hollow metal tubing that is bent to the desired shape. Holes may be drilled for the internal routing of control (brake, throttle, clucth, etc.) cables. The most commonly materials are aluminum alloys, or chrome plated steel, but are also made from carbon fibre or titanium.

Motorcycle handlbars come in a variety of diameters. These include 7/8 inch, 1 inch, and 1 1/4 inches. Oversized bars, such as those of 1 1/4 inches may reduce to 1 inch at the grips so that standard grips and controls may be mounted.

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