Description
Handlebars take a beating every single moto, and the YZ bend on this ProTaper SE is one of the shapes riders keep coming back to when a stock bar bends, cracks, or just does not fit the way they stand. 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 black anodized finish that shrugs off scuffs and UV fade better than painted bar stock, which also resists chipping in a rock garden the way painted bars do not
Under the finish is a high-strength aerospace-grade aluminum alloy rated to 70,000 psi, giving the tube the kind of strength-to-weight ratio that keeps flex predictable instead of springy. 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 specific bar is the YZ bend, high bend version, done in Jet Black with a black anodized finish that shrugs off scuffs and UV fade better than painted bar stock. It is a straight swap for a stock or worn 7/8 in. bar using your existing clamps, grips, and controls. Part number 025254. 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.
