Handle Bar

The Handle Bar is where the rider places his right and left arms for steering and pivoting.

Functions of Handle Bar

• Enables the rider to assume an aerodynamic position.
• Enables the rider to change body positions during long rides, preventing fatigue.
• It is used for controlling the speed.
• Slight turning of the handle bar along with the lateral shifting of the rider's weight accomplished steering.

Characteristics of Handle Bars

• The throttle which can increase the speed of the vehicle is found in the right handle bar.
• The clutch lever is located on the left handle bar
• The motorcycle handle bars have hand-grip covers made of rubber for firm grip.

Materials used for making Motorcycle Handle Bars
The materials most commonly used for making motorcycle handle bars are:

• Steel
• Aluminum