Hand GRIPS: Cruiser vs Sporty

[chai rome]

Why do cruiser riders like such thick hand grips?
If it’s comfort, do any sport, sporttouring, or adventure bikes do this?
Contrarily, do any cruiser riders like sporty grips?

 

[chai rome]

Btw, I have xl hands and always feel more in control with thinner grips. Not sure if that equates to comfort...

 

[NoTraffic]

Thicker grips usually minimizes vibration through the handlebar. Also depending on your hand ergos, it can put less strain on your hands. I put thicker sponge covers on my FZ1, just feels more substantial.

 

[Kestrel]

ProGrip 714 on every bike I own... Sportbikes, dirt bikes, supermoto, whatever. Not a fan of super thin and hard stuff. The 714 is slightly thicker and has a little more cushion, but not overly large. Perfect grip IMO.

 

[russ69]

The big Harleys have 1 inch handlebars therefore, they have big grips. Some people like them.

 

[Jalopyshoppe]

ProGrip 714 on every bike I own... Sportbikes, dirt bikes, supermoto, whatever. Not a fan of super thin and hard stuff. The 714 is slightly thicker and has a little more cushion, but not overly large. Perfect grip IMO.

I use those grips on everything as well. They will stretch and work on 1" Harley bars as well.

 

[littlebeast]

lance williams set up my current bike for me (several years ago). among numerous stellar bits, he put rizoma grips on it.

 

[Johndicezx9]

I wrap my stock grips with spongy grip tape, neutralizes some vibration and gives me grip comfort.

When you wrap it yourself you can dictate the thickness.

I liken it to having a thick steering wheel in a performance car.

 

[Gary856]

I'm thinking fat grips are more comfortable to hold the throttle open steadily over long distance while cruising, and thin grips are easier to grip at an angle like a screwdriver while cornering for sport riding.

 

[kurth83]

I thought I didn't care about thicker grips, but I tried grip puppies once, and became a fan. The 1/4" increase made throttle control easier for commuting.

 

[Maddevill]

I use Grip Puppies on my ZX14. Massive improvement in comfort. Less numbness

Mad

 

[corndog67]

I like thinner grips, I used to use nothing but Scott Slim Grips, but they don't make them any more (I haven't seen them anyway), I don't have very large hands, and I get a better grip. But they tear easily and need to be replaces more often.