Description
The KTM 50 is one of the most common first race bikes out there, and the stock handlebar diameter is often more than a small rider’s hands can properly close around. ProTaper’s Micro Bar for the KTM 50 solves that with an abrupt taper down to a reduced diameter right at the grip zone, while the rest of the bar stays at a standard 7/8 in. profile so existing mounts and controls still line up. The payoff for a younger rider is a fuller, more secure grip, which shows up as better control and noticeably less hand fatigue by the end of a moto.
Why it helps young riders
- Abrupt taper narrows the grip area while keeping a standard 7/8 in. bar diameter overall
- Better hand closure improves control and reduces fatigue for smaller hands
- High-tech shot peened and stress relieved construction for durability
- Anodized finish holds up through repeated practice days and crashes
- Lets a young rider focus on technique instead of fighting an oversized bar
It is built to fit the KTM 50 platform directly, so no extra adapters are needed for a straightforward swap. As a genuine ProTaper part it carries the manufacturer’s warranty, and IPD Racing keeps it in stock so a race weekend upgrade does not turn into a scramble. Parents and mechanics running multiple minibikes through a season often keep a spare on hand, since it is one of the more common upgrades made right after a rider outgrows the factory grip diameter.
