How tall are the handlebars on a KTM?
He’s always couching riders to “put your head over the bars, squeeze the bike with your knees and be on the balls of your feet.” “I run the stock KTM handlebars (78mm tall) in the back position (bar mounts rotated back) with the Ride Eng. bar mount that is the same height as stock with the bars neutral (not rotated forward or back) to the forks.
What happens if you change your handlebar position?
Drastically changing them by raising the bars 25mm or more or moving them forward that much can have a totally adverse effect. This article’s main focus is to explain where the “sweet spot” is for maximum control reinforcing the proper riding position on track or trail.
What should my handlebar position be on my bike?
So between the dimensions listed on-line, your stock bars and asking your riding buddies, you should be able to find a handlebar that suites you. Typically a lower bar will allow you to “muscle” the bike more but it should still be relative to your height. For example at my 5’6” stature I like the lowest bends.
What’s the best way to keep your handlebars neutral?
“I use the SX Race bend on my YZ450F with last year’s bar mounts (5mm lower) in the back hole with the mounts rotated forward. I like to keep the bars fairly neutral and coach others to do the same. If you have your bars rotated too far back, it’s harder to get your weight forward on the bike when entering corners.
Why do the handlebars turn but not the wheel?
The bars turn unrestricted but the wheel doesn’t. It’s not locked in place, it moves interdependently from the handlebars. The expender or wedge is held in place by a long bolt tightened at the top of the stem.
He’s always couching riders to “put your head over the bars, squeeze the bike with your knees and be on the balls of your feet.” “I run the stock KTM handlebars (78mm tall) in the back position (bar mounts rotated back) with the Ride Eng. bar mount that is the same height as stock with the bars neutral (not rotated forward or back) to the forks.
So between the dimensions listed on-line, your stock bars and asking your riding buddies, you should be able to find a handlebar that suites you. Typically a lower bar will allow you to “muscle” the bike more but it should still be relative to your height. For example at my 5’6” stature I like the lowest bends.
Is it possible to change the forward position of a KTM?
Remember KTM used to have two positions. But back then it was only a 10mm bolt hole so it was possible to add a second hole 15mm away. Then by using an offset bar mount you could make changes in 5mm increments. Now that they also offer a rubber cone system, they have eliminated the forward position all together.