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Apr 05, 2025

JCMoto Thicc Handlebar Review: On the Bike - BikeWale

Three months ago, we received a well-finished, attractive handlebar from JCMoto, a motorcycle restorer, builder, and parts maker. This replacement handlebar, similar to a Renthal, is designed to

Three months ago, we received a well-finished, attractive handlebar from JCMoto, a motorcycle restorer, builder, and parts maker. This replacement handlebar, similar to a Renthal, is designed to enhance your riding experience by improving ergonomics, front-end feel, and durability. It also promises to maintain its shape and bend even in a crash.

The Thicc handlebar is a fat bar, hence the wordplay on 'thick.' It fits most dirt bikes but requires a motorcycle-specific adapter to fit road-going production motorcycles. Made from 7000-series aluminium, it features a wall thickness of 4.3mm, providing strength without adding weight; it weighs only 650g. The dimensions include a width of 800mm, height of 95mm, and a rise of 35mm, ensuring a good fit for most motorcycles with upright seating ergonomics.

We decided to install the Thicc bar on our long-term Triumph Scrambler 400X, given the stock handlebar's tendency to bend during even minor falls. Here’s our experience with the Thicc bar.

We noticed a significant difference in ergonomics between the stock handlebar and the Thicc bar. The Thicc bar is narrower, closer to the rider, and offers a lower height. As a result, the seating ergonomics feel more natural with the JCMoto bar. In contrast, the stock handlebar feels exaggerated, likely designed to make the Scrambler appear larger and taller than it is.

Additionally, the tapered bar ends of the Thicc handlebar provide a more pleasant grip compared to the bulkier stock ends. Overall, the new ergonomics create a slightly forward-canted riding position that feels more engaging.

The standing ergonomics of the JCMoto bar may not suit everyone's preferences. Compared to the stock handlebar, you have to reach down for the Thicc, resulting in a less relaxed standing position for casual rides. However, if you prefer aggressive trail riding and tackling challenging terrain, the forward-leaning standing ergonomics are advantageous. Still, we recommend considering a riser, as the 400X isn't designed as a hardcore trail bike.

We also experienced a noticeable improvement in the front-end feel with the new handlebar. While the stock bar is heavy and stiff yet prone to bending in a fall, the Thicc is lightweight and flexible. This flexibility, along with the tapered ends, enhances the feel of the motorcycle's front end, both on and off-road.

The improved front-end feel boosts confidence, allowing us to ride faster with a more relaxed demeanour, whether filtering through traffic, entering corners, or navigating flat trails. The only downside we encountered was an increase in vibrations at the handlebar.

Since the 400X isn't particularly vibey, the vibrations from the Thicc bar aren't excessively bothersome but are still not ideal.

To be considered a worthwhile upgrade, a new handlebar should improve two core aspects: comfort and control. Added durability during falls or crashes is a bonus.

The JCMoto Thicc handlebar delivers on that bonus in spades. It also delivers brilliantly on control. The enhanced feel, along with the more engaging seating and standing ergonomics, creates a more enjoyable riding experience compared to the stock handlebar.

However, comfort is less straightforward. The increased vibrations can be unwelcome, and if you enjoy standing up and riding casually, you'll likely need a riser for improved comfort. On the other hand, if you mostly ride seated, the Thicc bar's improved reach, narrower width, and lower rise offer a welcome change from the stock handlebar.

Make: JCMoto

Model: Thicc Bar

Type: Motorcycle handlebar

Price: Rs. 8,999

Made from: 7000 series aluminium

Availability: JCMoto.in website

Images by Kaustubh Gandhi

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Triumph Scrambler 400 X Handle Bar

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