Description
Some bars get bought once and forgotten; this ProTaper SE high bend gets bought again because the YZ bend shape keeps ending up back on the bike after a crash or a bar swap. The YZ shape is a balanced, moderate rise with a wide, even sweep, which makes it a favorite with riders who bounce between tracks, trails, and everything between and want one bend that does it all. Compared to the rest of the SE lineup, it is the closest thing to an all-around bend in the SE lineup, splitting the difference between tall and flat, and this particular version adds a high bend on top of that, so the added rise gives standing riders extra room between the seat and the grips without forcing a reach forward.
Features and Benefits
- 7/8 in. (22.2mm) bar diameter, the standard cockpit size most motocross and off-road machines still run
- High-strength aerospace aluminum alloy tubing rated at 70,000 psi tensile strength
- Crossbar clamps CNC-machined from 6061 aluminum, bonded on with aerospace-quality polymer rather than welded, so there is no heat-affected zone to crack later
- YZ bend geometry with a high rise, one of several sweep and height combinations ProTaper offers across the SE range
- A bright silver anodized finish that matches most stock cockpit hardware without looking mismatched, which also resists chipping in a rock garden the way painted bars do not
ProTaper builds the SE line from a high-strength aerospace aluminum alloy rated at 70,000 psi, which is the kind of tensile strength that keeps the tubing from folding under a hard crash or a rock strike that would flatten a softer bar. Riders who have cracked a welded crossbar clamp on impact will notice the difference here; the bonded-clamp design spreads load instead of concentrating it at a weld seam, which is a common failure point on cheaper bars.
This listing covers the YZ high bend in Silver, finished with a bright silver anodized finish that matches most stock cockpit hardware without looking mismatched. It bolts to the same 7/8 in. clamp setup as the bar it is replacing, so no new clamps, risers, or throttle housing are needed to get it on the bike. Part number 025232. This is a genuine ProTaper part sold and stocked by IPD Racing, not a drop-shipped aftermarket copy, and it ships from a warehouse that actually checks part numbers before it packs the box. If you are unsure whether this bend or height matches your current setup, reach out to IPD Racing before you order and we will help you match it up.
