JCMoto Thicc Handlebar Review: Introduction

Gallery Why the JCMoto Thicc handlebar?The Specs The Plan

Why the JCMoto Thicc handlebar?

Over the years, I have found aftermarket handlebars to be stronger, better built, and ergonomically more sound. However, this experience was limited to Renthal. And no matter how good these are, cost and availability have always been problems. So, when the Triumph Scrambler 400X rolled into our long-term garage, we faced a challenge. We know the stock bar on the 400X - though ergonomically good - is weak. It bends easily on impact, crossbar notwithstanding. We, therefore, needed a good aftermarket handlebar. Thankfully, JCMoto now makes one called the Thicc.

Those following BikeWale must be familiar with JCMoto. It is a custom house that builds and restores motorcycles and makes performance and bespoke parts. Run by Joshua Crasto, we have used JCMoto parts on the RR310, Interceptor 650, and, more recently, the Xpulse. We have also commissioned a couple of builds with the house, and on all counts, we have walked away impressed. So, when we learned about the Thicc bar, we knew we had found our solution.

The Specs

The Thicc bar, as the name suggests, is a fat bar. It has a diameter of 28mm instead of the regular 7/8-inch ones found on most motorcycles. This means that even though it directly fits any dirt or enduro motorcycle, one has to use a motorcycle-specific adaptor with the bar for road-legal bikes. The adaptor is included in the price.

The bar is made from 7000 series aluminium with an increased wall thickness of 4.3mm for extra strength. It has knurling on the left-hand end of the bar to prevent the grip from moving. Additionally, there is a laser-etched positioning grid to fine-tune the handlebar ergonomics. In terms of dimensions, it is 800mm wide and 95mm tall. The rise of 35mm will suit most riders. However, the sweep value of 75mm is on the higher side. We believe this might prove to be more comfortable for everyday use since it brings the handlebars closer to the rider.

The bar has a clamping area of 160mm, which again should suit a number of different motorcycles. However, the control area of the bar at 210mm seems on the higher side. We will find out how this affects riding soon. Finally, the Thicc handlebar only weighs 650g.

The Plan

We will install the JCMoto Thicc on our long-term Scrambler 400X. We plan to commute, tour, and off-road with it. After spending a few months with the handlebar, we will return and tell you how it fares in control, comfort, and vibes. We will also advise whether it’s worth spending almost Rs. 9,000 on an aftermarket, made and designed in India, high-grade aluminium handlebar.

Product Details

Make: JCMoto

Model: Thicc Bar

Type: Motorcycle handlebar

Price: Rs 8,999

Made from: 7000 series aluminium

Availability: jcmoto.in

Photography by Kaustubh Gandhi