Supermoto handlebar bend?

[JohnnyP636]

I want to change my handle bars on my KX450F supermoto to Renthal fat bars, and Im just wondering what you SM guys are running as far as bend style? There are many to choose from in the Rethanl line, none are SM specific. FMX seem to be much higher and less in width, compared to the MX bends. And then there is a few pro name bends used by big name MX/FMX competitors.
When I go to the Renthal "ROAD" section of the website they only list 2 styles of Fatbar, and they seem to be really narrow compared to the MX ones dimensions. However it doesn't say supermoto specific, just listed at ROAD, so Im not sure if that is what most people are using and prefer for SM...

Any suggestions are appreciated, this is my first dirt bike/SM so I don't really know what works better. I just know the bike kicks *** and Id like to change to fat bars.

 

[rmemedic]

Are there any ergonomical reasons why you want to switch the bars?

There are dimensions on the way the bars are bent, and those little differences in specs make a huge difference in feel of the bars.

I'm running the stock pro-taper bars that came on my 250f and I haven't bent them yet! I like the way they fit me so I haven't needed to change them.

 

[JohnnyP636]

Are there any ergonomical reasons why you want to switch the bars?

There are dimensions on the way the bars are bent, and those little differences in specs make a huge difference in feel of the bars.

I'm running the stock pro-taper bars that came on my 250f and I haven't bent them yet! I like the way they fit me so I haven't needed to change them.

I like the look of fat bars, without the cross brace and the fatness at the clamps lol...Nothing wrong with the stock Renthal bars, especially since I have no other experience at all to compare their bend with....I can just go with something close or designed to be a direct replacement, but I was hoping for some suggestions on other preferred bends specific for SM. Maybe try something different

 

[Sammer55]

I ride a KTM SMR 450 and I have changed the bars to a "KTM HIGH bend" MSR fat bar. The KTM means nothing. The fact that it's a KTM high bend on a KTM was just luck. Thats the highest bend the dealer had to choose from. They are a standard motorcross handlebar. I find the high bend gives me more knee clearance when leaned right over and your pegs are dragging. The other benefit is when you are standing up in the dirt section, I find it's more comfortable if the bars are higher. Its all personal preference.

 

[JohnnyP636]

I ride a KTM SMR 450 and I have changed the bars to a "KTM HIGH bend" MSR fat bar. The KTM means nothing. The fact that it's a KTM high bend on a KTM was just luck. Thats the highest bend the dealer had to choose from. They are a standard motorcross handlebar. I find the high bend gives me more knee clearance when leaned right over and your pegs are dragging. The other benefit is when you are standing up in the dirt section, I find it's more comfortable if the bars are higher. Its all personal preference.

Thanks I read on some other sites that guys prefer the clearance of a higher bend bar also...

 

[Rob]

I ride an RMZ 250 and have the Pro Taper CR High bend. I do mostly trail and track. They feel great.