New narrower handlebars

[ScottDR]

I find these intriguing: https://japan.webike.net/products/23899455.html

[Mel46]

Have you seen these? They seem to be more popular. They are adjustable.

https://www.powerbypcx.com/en/43-handle ... ror-pcx-v2

https://www.powerbypcx.com/en/accessori ... v2-v3.html

[ScottDR]

Thanks Mel, yes I have. But at 10% of the price I'm much more tempted

[iceman]

I find these intriguing: https://japan.webike.net/products/23899455.html

Two things looking at those:
People often find with stock bars the mirrors show their shoulders not the traffic behind - with these they are even closer together and how can that be comfortable with your arms bent inwards and hands at an angle to use these?

[WhiteNoise]

I'm asking....
Scott, why narrower? And why change your stock bars to similar, like you've linked us to? I'm just nosey/curious Are the stock uncomfortable?
I'm not against change and I love bike accessories and upgrades (but did more of that years back), so rock the stock to whatever floats yer scoot...just make sure it Fits and is Secure. Think Safety

[ScottDR]

Actually my inner geek was showing. Comfort is not an issue for me at all. A narrower silhouette would aid in even better fuel economy. On the highway I always try to keep my hands as near to the inside as possible. I have a mirror extension on the left side and have the right just collecting dust. So there you have it!

[JohnL]

Surprising the different ways we ride, I prefer holding the bars on the very ends, feels more comfortable.

[ScottDR]

Understood John! I hold them in to reduce drag. Albeit not a whole lot, admittadly. But with such small displacement it all helps. Cheers!

[Mel46]

I have the tall Givi windshield which diverts the wind away from my hands, so the OEM handlebar is fine. My gas miles have not suffered at all. In fact, it improved.

Still, to each their own. If you want the narrow handlebar, go for it. If it doesn't work out you can always go back to the OEM one.

[ScottDR]

Thanks Mel. Yes, I have the tall OEM one and my fuel economy is definitely excellent. I noticed in the near freezing temps that the wimd definitely hits my hands much less when I grip toward the inside. It's silly I admit but it may help eek out a fraction better.