Working alongside Renthal's factory race teams, they developed the concept to improve performance through weight reduction without compromising existing handlebar strength. Every time you accelerate, brake, corner or jump, you work against the weight of the motorcycle. By reducing weight, it improves the performance of your motorcycle in all of these areas resulting in faster lap times.
Renthal has employed its 50+ years of experience in handlebar design, testing and racing to develop the R-Works Fatbar36, the ultimate in lightweight motocross handlebars. Utilizing Renthal's 36Tech handlebar standard and proprietary Zarilium material to give a high-strength handlebar at the lowest possible weight. The R-Works Fatbar36 is 36% lighter than the standard 28 mm diameter Fatbar, previously the lightest motocross handlebar.
- What is the R-Works Fatbar36?
- The R-Works Fatbar36 is the ultimate in lightweight motocross handlebars. Utilizing Renthal's 36Tech handlebar standard and proprietary Zarilium material to give a high-strength handlebar at the lowest possible weight. The R-Works Fatbar36 is 36% lighter than the standard 28 mm diameter Fatbar.
- Important Note: Due to the special design, the handlebars are exclusively for use with Renthal 36 Tech Bar Mounts, sold separately. Will NOT work with any other bar mounts.
- How does the strength of R-Works Fatbar36 compare with the existing 28 mm Fatbar?
- The strength is the same as Renthal's existing Fatbar. They have used the 36Tech and Zarilium to maintain strength while reducing weight. Thus during a crash, Fatbar36 will react in the same fashion as the current Fatbar28 when a rider experiences a serious crash.
- Will the handlebars give the same ride feel?
- Yes, Renthal has designed the taper so it has the same strength and flex characteristics as the current Fatbar 28 mm handlebars. The difference is the reduced weight.
- Will the standard controls fit?
- Yes, the handlebar tapers down to 22 mm at each end, so it works with standard controls.
- Will the R-Works Fatbar36 need different clamps?
- Yes, 36Tech is a new clamping standard of 36 mm and neither 22 mm nor 28 mm clamps will work with this handlebar. Renthal will offer a range of bar mounts to allow you to fit the handlebars to your original triple clamps.
- Why does weight matter so much?
- Every time you accelerate, brake, corner or jump, you are working against the weight of the motorcycle. By reducing weight, it improves the performance of your motorcycle in all of these areas, which means improved lap times. This weight reduction is of particular importance as it reduces weight at the top end of the motorcycle, furthest from the center of gravity or at the extremity of the motorcycle. This reduction in weight (anywhere from 220 - 240 grams depending on bend) is also done in a very cost effective way to the customer, buying a Titanium bolt kit for instance to achieve the same weight savings could cost upwards of #5,000 USD.
- What is R-Works?
- The R-Works badge represents uncompromising performance. It means we have selected the ultimate materials and manufacturing processes at Renthal's disposal to bring you the very best performance product they can. A fraction of a second. A few grams. A couple of millimeters. It all counts.
- What is Zarilium?
- Zarilium is a new aluminum alloy exclusive to Renthal. This new alloy has 20% greater ultimate tensile strength than their class winning 7010T6 aluminum alloy, while maintaining the same elongation properties. This additional strength has allowed Renthal to achieve the maximum weight reduction.
- What is 36TECH?
- 36TECH is a new handlebar standard developed by Renthal to push the boundaries of handlebar technology. It uses a 36 mm clamping diameter which tapers down to conventional 22 mm control section at each end.
