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HeliBars Tour Performance Handlebar Risers for Africa Twin and Super Ténéré

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Yamaha XTZ1200 Super Ténéré

HeliBars'® new Tour Performance® handlebar risers for Yamaha Super Ténéré adventure bikes offer a simple, inexpensive and effective way to improve the big, brutish machine's ergonomics for additional all-day comfort on tarmac and trail.

Heli designed different risers to fit both generations of this capable bike that improve leverage and the Ténéré's handling, especially at lower speeds. For 2012-2013 models, the Tour Performance riser elevates the bike's one-piece, tubular handlebar 2 inches and positions it 1-1/2 inches rearward, bringing the handgrips closer to the rider.

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For 2014 and later Ténérés, HeliBars built in a 1-1/4 inch rise to complement the current bike's taller, three-piece triple clamp and also moves the handlebar back by 1-1/2 inches. To do so, riser kits for these bikes include a brake-line extension, whereas the earlier models simply use models utilize the stock hydraulic lines.

Both one-piece risers are made from CNC-machined 6061 aluminum flat bar. Fitting flush in the top triple clamps for additional strength, they work on all standard and electronic-suspension-equipped models. Their beefy design and silver powdercoat match the bikes' OEM finish.

HeliBars' Super Ténéré Tour Performance Handlebar Risers require no modifications to install, making for a simple, one-hour job using common tools. To minimize complexity, the kits are engineered to accept all factory electrical components. Both kits come complete with high-quality Allen-head hardware and fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions.

Engineered, tested and manufactured in Cornish, Maine, these Tour Performance Handlebar Risers--and all HeliBars products--are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee via Heli's 30-day return policy, and come with a one-year warranty.

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Defining Features

  • Better ergonomics for additional all-day street and trail comfort
  • Improved leverage and handling, especially at lower speeds
  • Direct stock replacement for all model years
  • No modifications necessary for installation
  • Handlebar Rise: 2012 - 2013: 2 inches over stock positioning | 2014 and later: 1-1/4 inches over stock positioning
  • Brings hand grips 1-1/2 inches closer to the rider
  • Machined to fit flush in the top triple tree for additional strength
  • Designed to fit standard and electronic-suspension-equipped models
  • Rigid, flex-free, high-quality construction
  • Durable silver powdercoat finish
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee via a 30-day return policy
  • One-year warranty
  • Engineered, tested and manufactured in Cornish, Maine

    Retail Price: 2012-2013: $129; 2014 and later: $149

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

HeliBars® taller, uniquely offset Tour Performance™ Handlebar Risers for Honda's 2017 Africa Twin ADV motorcycle elevate its handlebar 1-1/4-inch and move its grips 5/8-inch rearward. In combination, this creates an optimal stand-up riding posture for better bike control in challenging off-road sections and increased comfort mile after adventurous mile.

HeliBars' Tour Performance Handlebar Risers simply replace the Africa Twin's stock pieces. They're made from 6061 aluminum and are finished in a tough, UV-resistant silver powder coating that complements the Honda's bar mounts.

The risers work equally well with the bike's seat in its high or low position and fit machines equipped with manual and DCT transmissions. To minimize complexity, the risers are engineered to perfectly integrate with all original components, including the hydraulic clutch and brake hoses.

Heli Africa Twin 8

Much easier to install than a new handlebar, mounting the Tour Performance risers following HeliBars' comprehensive, step-by-step installation instructions and clear, accurate detail photos is a one-hour job that requires no special tools. The risers come with longer, zinc-plated bolts and reuse all other stock hardware.

HeliBars engineers 80 handlebar-related products that improve ergonomics on any type of motorcycles without changing their overall looks.

Tour Performance Handlebar Risers are available for popular ADV, standard, sport, naked and sport-touring bikes. The company's patented Horizon Multi-Axis Replacement Handlebars for touring bikes and cruisers can be adjusted and fine-tuned to fit riders of all sizes. The TracStar line of taller clip-on handlebars ease the pain of hardcore sportbikes' crouched riding positions.

Leading the way in motorcycle comfort for 30 years, all HeliBars products are engineered, tested and proudly manufactured in Cornish, Maine. They're backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee via Heli's 30-day return policy, and come with a one-year warranty.

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Defining Features

  • HeliBars® Tour Performance™ Honda Africa Twin Handlebar Risers
  • Raise handlebar 1-1/4 inch (31.75 mm) over their stock positioning
  • Bring handgrips 5/8 inch (15.87 mm) closer to the rider
  • Engineered to fit DCT and manual transmission-equipped bikes
  • Complements high and low seat heights
  • No modifications necessary for installation
  • Direct stock replacement, works with all original components
  • Stock hydraulic clutch and brake lines are retained
  • Made from 6061 billet aluminum
  • Rigid, flex-free design and high-quality construction
  • Tough, UV-resistant silver powdercoat finish
  • Supplied with longer, zinc-plated bolts
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee via a 30-day return policy
  • One year warranty
  • American made: Engineered, tested and manufactured in Cornish, Maine

Retail Price: $129.00

For more information about about HeliBars risers and handlebar systems, to find a dealer or place an order directly, please visit HeliBars.com or call 800-859-4642.