Handlebars, controls and drivetrain since 1991
Bars, grips,
sprockets. Sorted.
ProTaper has built control parts since 1991, from the oversized 1-1/8 inch bar to the Micro kit for youth riders. EVO, Contour and SE bars, Pillow Top grips, XPS levers, shifters, footpegs, sprockets and gold series chains for Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas.
Every ProTaper part we carry
Also from ProTaper: throttle tubes and Twister throttles, VDS and universal bar mounts, brush guards, MXT 04 and SMX 04 tires, heavy-duty tubes and tie-downs.
ProTaper parts riders keep coming back for
EVO, Contour or SE
| Bar | Size | Build (per ProTaper) | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVO | 1-1/8 in. unbraced | ProTaper's flagship unbraced bar: no crossbar, 4 mm wall, 7000-series aluminum, 640 g. Crossbar pad sold separately. | Riders who want the lightest bar and the flex of a crossbar-free design. |
| Contour | 1-1/8 in. braced | Bar-and-pad combo with a crossbar, 5 mm wall, 2000-series T6 aluminum, knurled clutch side, pad included, 720 g without pad. | The value pick for a stiff, braced oversize bar. |
| SE | 7/8 in. braced | Seven Eighths bar in 5 mm 2000-series T6 aluminum with a cold-forged crossbar, pad included. Mini, ATV and trials bends too. | Bikes with standard 7/8 inch clamps: minis, older bikes, ATVs. |
Bends: ProTaper publishes a chart for every line with width, height, rise, sweep and control area. Start from the bend named after your bike (Factory KTM, YZ High, KX High, CR High/Mid) and go taller if you stand a lot. Swapping from 7/8 to 1-1/8 inch needs matching bar mounts, which are in the mounts line above.
Control parts, nothing else
One job since 1991. ProTaper makes the parts you hold and stand on: bars, grips, levers, pegs, shifters, and the sprockets and chains that put the power down. The oversized 1-1/8 inch handlebar and the Micro handlebar kit for youth bikes are the two ideas the brand is known for.
Model-specific, not universal. Every shifter, footpeg kit, XPS lever, throttle tube, bar mount cone and sprocket we list carries the make, model and year range in its name. Add your bike to My Garage and the lists below narrow to what fits.
Why we stock it deep. ProTaper parts are what Corban runs and what riders ask for by name. We carry the full bar range plus more than 200 sprocket sizes, so you can match a rear, a front and a chain in one order.
ProTaper questions, answered
EVO, Contour or SE: which ProTaper bar should I run?
EVO is the flagship unbraced bar (no crossbar, 4 mm wall, 7000-series aluminum) for riders who want the lightest bar and some flex. Contour is the braced bar-and-pad combo in 5 mm 2000-series aluminum, the value pick. SE is the 7/8 inch bar for bikes with standard clamps, including mini, ATV and trials bends. Going from 7/8 to 1-1/8 inch means new bar mounts.
How do I pick a bend?
ProTaper publishes a bend chart for every bar line with width, height, rise, clamp area, sweep and control area. Start from the bend named after your bike and move to a taller bend if you ride standing up a lot or you are tall for the bike. Our listings carry the bend name, so you can compare two bends side by side.
Which ProTaper chain fits my bike?
Match pitch and displacement: 415MX for 50cc minis, 420MX gold series for 50 to 125cc, 520MX1 gold series for 125 to 530cc four-strokes, 520XRC X-ring for off-road and ATV use up to 750cc, and the Pro Series forged or Slim O-Ring chains for race builds. Master links are listed separately, so check your cart has one.
Pillow Top, Tri-Density or clamp-on grips?
Pillow Top is ProTaper's most popular off-road grip: triple density with a gel-like, vibration-reducing surface; Pillow Top Lite is the thinner version. Tri-Density is the half-waffle pattern on the same core. Half waffle, full waffle and Full Diamond are the classic patterns. Clamp-on grips lock to the bar with no glue or wire.
Will it fit, and what does shipping cost?
Shifters, footpeg kits, XPS levers, throttle tubes, bar mount cones and sprockets are model-specific and carry the fitment in the product name. Pick your machine in My Garage and the grid shows only what fits. Shipping is $10 flat rate on any order and free over $75.
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