So I picked this up yesterday from those very nice Craig and Luke at Moto Rapido - a set of Rizoma MA006 bars.
I'd been considering changing the bars ever since I fitted the individual risers back in 2018 so decided it was about time I did something about it.
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...2&postcount=76
Despite all the various aluminium bits and bobs I've fitted to the Evo, this is actually the first Rizoma item I've ever bought. I must say I'm very impressed with the quality with a nice, thick black anodised wrinkle finish, which matches well the rear subframe and lower yoke. I also like the black/silver combination of bars and risers that matches the Ducati Performance reservoir caps.
The Rizoma bars are pretty much the same width as standard and have a height of 30mm, which, as far as I can measure, is about the same as the OEM bars. The difference is that the Rizomas sweep back towards the rider a bit more than standard and aren't angled down like the originals.
With my 7mm higher CNC Racing risers, the bars fit with no problems - cables and hoses are fine, (the left switchgear wiring is
just long enough). I've had the front wheel off the ground and the brake hose has enough length to accommodate the suspension topping out.
I have had to sacrifice a tiny bit of steering lock as the slightly higher switchgear no longer sits within the air intake cutouts, but that's not a problem.
With the new bars, I've taken the opportunity to rotate both the switches and levers forward slightly so they suit my riding position better. (That also lost me a little steering lock thanks to the base of the switchgear being closer to the tank but it feels much better from the saddle.)
I haven't ridden it yet as I'm about to fit a new rear tyre but, what with that tyre, the new chain, sprockets and cush drives
AND these bars, I'm really looking forward to the first test ride!
Here's the evolution of the Evo: top is standard; middle is CNC Racing risers with OEM bars and bottom is how it is now.
