Hand Guards

What handguards handbars to choose?"

What handguards are the best?

Have you ever tipped over on rocks right on your hands or had your knuckles bruised from a branch, maybe also a branch pushed your clutch or brake? Or maybe you broke the brake or clutch lever during the fall ? If you answered yes to at least one question, then you will certainly appreciate the protection of hand guards, or handbars. They are used on cross enduro motorcycles, as well as quads. 

The best handbars are designed to protect not only the hands, but also the brake levers, clutch levers, as well as the pump or reservoir.

If you generally ride in mountainous, rocky terrain, enjoy long and steep climbs far from home then the last thing you want is to break your brake or clutch levers, let alone damage your pump. If you don't have a spare lever with you, it might be the longest ride home in your entire career. 

If, on the other hand, you prefer riding on the MX circuit or ride only on dirt roads, you won't need heavy enduro motorcycle handbrakes.

How to choose the right handguards handbars?

On the market you will find several types of hand guards, there are cross type hand guards for mx handbars, which are made using lightweight construction, and enduro handbars, which guarantee a higher degree of protection.

It all depends on what type of terrain you prefer and how you ride on it.

Handguards - cross/handbars mx

Cross handguards and motocross motorcycle handbars are designed in a sten way that they protect the hands from rocks and mud falling out from under the rear wheel of another rider, but will not protect the levers during a fall.

As a rule, they are attached to the handlebars with a single point; if you tip over, there is a good chance you will break off the leaves. 

Leaves, motocross covers are definitely lighter and much nicer than heavy enduro handbars. On cold days, they can protect you well from the cold if you use them on longer cross-country rides.

They can also protect you from the cold.

If, however, you ride more enduro, and you feel like wearing lightweight cross handbars then there's nothing to stop you, you just have to reckon with the fact that the cover slats can deteriorate quickly in a fall.

These are often the handguards of choice for quad handbars.

Benefits of cross/leaf guard handbars:

• The open design of the handbars/leaf guards increases the range of motion of the hands
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• Less weight
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• Easier installation
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• Lower price
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Disadvantages of cross handbars/mx handguards:

• Minimal protection when hitting rocks and branches
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• Does not protect against lever breakage
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• There is a high risk of damage and breakage of handbars when falling on stones
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Handbars cover enduro/trial

These are generally universal handbars that have two mounting points. They are divided into plastic handbars and aluminum handbars. The aluminum ones have a reinforced metal core that increases protection while riding. 

Enduro handbars are mounted on the end of the handlebars and in the middle of the handlebars. 

When falling, they definitely protect hands, levers or pumps better. 

The initiators of this solution were Burbusters handbars. Nowadays, acerbis handbars, polisport handbars or Cycra handbars are produced for enduro.

There are also handbars for enduro.

For aluminum handbars, additional leaves can be purchased (if not included) to protect against wind or impact.

Leaves for aluminum handbars are often replaceable therefore, if you just scratch or damage them, you can buy new ones.

Benefits of full two-point enduro handbars/handguards:

• Higher level of durability
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• Survive even dangerous falls
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• Hand protection
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• Lever protection
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• Pump protection
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Disadvantages of full enduro/trial handbars:

• May restrict hand movement on the handlebars
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• They are much heavier
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• They are difficult to install and often require cutting
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• They are often much more expensive than leaf handbars
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What kind of handbars to choose?

First of all, analyze what kind of routes you like, where you ride most often and what kind of fun you are most interested in. Different solutions will be appropriate in different conditions. However, if you ride MX, but like to feel safe and would like to wear full handbars then there is nothing to stop you. Likewise, in the other direction, if you ride enduro, but heavy handbars are something you really dislike, wear foliage. You'll still be protected, plus you'll have more fun and enjoy the ride more.

Secondly, check what width your handlebars are. Standard handlebars with a diameter of 22 mm are the most commonly fitted. 99% of handbars available on the market will fit them. However, if you have a handlebar with a diameter of 28 mm, then check carefully whether the leaf handguards handbars you choose have a mounting kit for thick handlebars.

If you have already analyzed these two points, you are left with the difficult choice of color. Nowadays we offer many types of handbars in a full range of colors. 

Recommended handbars hand guards

1. Cycra Probend handguards
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The Cycra Handbars are one of the most popular handbar hand guards available on the motorcycle market. They are aluminum handbars that are additionally equipped with leaves. 

The Cycra Probend handbars are distinguished primarily by the bending of the aluminum core, which allows the hand to be easily removed during a fall. This solution prevents the hand from getting stuck between the handbars and the handlebars.

The handbars are also designed to prevent the hand from getting stuck between the handbars and the handlebars.

In the set with the metal handbars you receive the leaves. This is a replaceable item, which, if broken or damaged, can be unscrewed and replaced with a new one. A wide range of colors allows you to match the color of the leaves to the color of your motorcycle. In addition, Cycra offers a smaller version of the leaves, making the entire handbars less bulky. 

The handbars have widely spaced mounting points, so you can mount additional items like a phone holder on the handlebars. 

The Cycra Probend Handbars are extremely easy to mount thanks to their shape.

Purpose handbars, you can use them in cross, enduro.

Handbars are categorized as aluminum handbars, metal handbars.

2. Handbars Acerbis Rally Pro

The Acerbis Rally Pro handbars are another noteworthy option on our list. These are handbars dedicated to cross/enduro riding and are a very popular hand guard. They are dedicated to 22 mm and 28 mm handlebars. 

The distinguishing feature of Acerbis handbars is that they contain an aluminum core. In addition, this core is coated with plastic for increased impact resistance. 

The construction of Acerbis handbars is designed to provide adequate space for brake cables and hoses.

Universal handbars can be used in cross enduro.

Handbars categorized as metal handbars and aluminum handbars.

3. Cycra Stealth Handbars

Lightweight handbars that use a metal core. They were designed over a long period of time with input from the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team. They were made of durable, injection-molded plastic. Rubber edging was used on the edges to protect the leaves from damage when they fall. 

Aluminum handbars, made from 6061T-6 aircraft aluminum alloy, which provides a solid fit with both standard and oversized handlebars.

Universal handbars can be used in cross, enduro.

4. Acerbis Uniko handbars

Popular acerbis handbars with lightweight construction. The leaf hand guards are made of durable plastic with perforations. The large ventilation panel is designed to direct airflow over the levers.

The universal mounting kit allows the motorcycle handbars to be mounted regardless of the position of the levers.

Handbars are dedicated to cross enduro, they are universal handbars.

5. Polisport Hammer handguards

Popular hand guards used in cross, enduro. Mounted with a single-point system. 

These are universal handbars with a wide range of colors.

Polisport handbars are made of high quality plastic. 

The Uniko polisport handbars can be used with standard handlebars as well as Twinwall and Fatbar handlebars.

6. Polisport Sharp Handbars

One of the most popular motorcycle handbars. Polisport Sharp handbars are handbars made entirely of flexible and durable plastic. 

They are classified as solid handbars. They are also universal handbars, so they will fit most motorcycles. 

They are definitely lighter than metal handbars. You can find them in many colors, so you can easily match them to your motorcycle.