Best Motorcycle Grips for Vibration Reviewed
Motorcycle grips may be the reason you are riding your motorcycle comfortably, it may also be the reason why your hands may sweat and hurt due to the vibration. Whether you are getting a motorcycle grip for the looks or the comfort, its vibration resistance is always worth taking note of, as it can make or break your experience.
Today we are taking a look at the best motorcycle grips that will limit vibration, if you are one who likes a comfortable ride, make sure to stay tuned, and if you are a rider who likes to feel every vibration of the motorcycle, then stay tuned as you may consider the grips on this list.
The Surpassme Motorcycle grip is a generic product, but it doesn’t mean that it will not bring a good quality for the consumers, and the Surpassme Motorcycle grips are a bestseller item, with hundreds of happy and satisfied motorcycle owners.
The Surpassme Motorcycle is made out of TPR rubber, also known as thermoplastic rubber, which has the combined properties of both rubber and plastic, making it lightweight, and durable like plastic, while it also is a good electrical conductor, flexible, resistant to scratches, and grips well like rubber. With the combined properties, this is indeed a good material for making a motorcycle grip.
Although TPR Rubber can be a bit sticky and slimy to the touch if exposed to heat for too long, and often becomes brittle if exposed to cold temperatures, to prevent this, the manufacturer must make a perfect formulation to prevent all these, and we will take a look at these properties throughout every product listed here, as TPR rubber is very common with motorcycle grips.
Going back to the Surpassme Motorcycle Grips, these grips provide a 22mm or 7/8” left handlebar grip and a 24mm or 1” right handlebar grip, and this grip has a quilted like pattern that resembles a diamond-shaped pattern, and together with the TPR Rubber material, this is soft to the touch and has a good resistance against violent vibrations, and also has good resistance against moisture.
With the diamond design, your hands will not become too sweaty as the design provides little channels for air to go through, this product is straightforward and easy to install, and will work well with most motorcycle brands, lastly, it is worth taking note that this does not come with a throttle sleeve, all in all, this is one of the best motorcycle grips you can buy for a budget.
- Has a diamond pattern design that looks great and feels great
- Prevents hand fatigue from vibrations
- Easy to install
- Durable and will not age easily
- Has a thin and cheap rubber feel
- Has a fit problem with some motorcycles
The Biltwell Motorcycle Grips Torker is a motorcycle grip made out of TPV or thermoplastic vulcanizate. TPV is very close to thermoplastic rubber with the only difference are found in their base materials.
Although this has a similar design to the Surpassme Motorcycle grips, this has a much thicker and bulkier profile allowing it to be gripped more comfortably especially if you have your gloves on. The motorcycle grips have a snug and tight fit so you may need some lubrication when installing this one to make things a bit easier
The main difference between the Biltwell Motorcycle grips and the Surpassme motorcycle grips, is that although the two looks similar, the Biltwell Motorcycle grips does not have a flange allowing for a more streamlined, sleeker look, that also gave off a nostalgic vintage vibe, and as a recommendation, this motorcycle grips are best fitted with Harley Davidson Motorcycles.
The design should come with performance, and while the design is fitted for someone who has a vintage taste, the performance of this motorcycle grips are amazing, as it will resist vibration well, with the TPV material, vibrations are minimized, and since this is thicker than the Surpassme Motorcycle grips, this should cushion your hands more.
Take note that this specific motorcycle grips only comes in a 1” size, and it has different colors, but it is tricky as it is separated in different listings. Going back to the product design and performance, with the diamond pattern design, it will also provide some grooves, so your hands will not be as sweaty as you take long rides.
The diamond pattern is the one that will protect your hand from fatigue so you are comfortable with long travels, with all said this is one of the best motorcycle grips you can buy.
- Has a chunky, and ergonomic feel
- Feels more expensive than it is
- Cushions your hand to prevent fatigue
- Has a tight and snug fit
- The no flange design may cause your hand to slip inwards
If you want to go for a style that everybody will know, this is the motorcycle grip for you. And yes everyone knows this iconic design, but not everybody expects to see this in a motorcycle grip, and that design is the iconic Vans Sole pattern.
Other design elements include a subtle dome at the middle, and like the last hand grip, this also does not have a flange so you risk slipping your hand inwards, but then with the texture of this grip, I think it is unlikely for that to cause an accident. This also has a chunky and slightly thicker feel to it that certainly gives confidence for most riders.
In terms of performance, ODI made this with their proprietary grip compounds with their formulation, so we are not that sure on what this is made of, but in terms of grip, your hands are unlikely to slip in or out because of the pattern, this will also cushion well, and despite its design pattern, it is soft enough, as ODI had a goal to improve the ergonomics and vibration dampening on this one, surely making it a bit soft will do just that.
This one is easy to install, just spray some type of lubrication on the throttle sleeve and you should be able to fit this in without any hitch, and do not worry about the grip slipping in and out all the time, as the final fit of this one also tight and snug allowing for a good and satisfying fit.
This is available in 2 sizes, the 22mm and 24mm or 1” and 7/8”, the length on this one is 125mm which fits well for most motorcycles, and lastly this is also available in 5 colors which are black, brown, orange, OX Blood, and Gum rubber.
With all bikers and skaters and anything alike loving Vans, I think this is a classic design for them that they would love to have on their motorcycles. All in all, this is a grip to consider.
- Has a loved and iconic design
- Prevents hand fatigue from vibrations
- Dampens vibrations pretty well
- Ergonomic and easy to use
- Driving with this barehanded may cause discomfort to your hands
With the modern world and together with cinemas and pop culture you should already know by now what a nunchuck is, and many people love these weapons as they watch kung fu battles fight with this in movies. The Biltwell Kung Fu grips strongly resembles the grips used in a pair of Nunchucks, hence the name, Biltwell Kung Hu Grips.
As you already know, the major design element in these grips are the individual circular lines throughout the whole grip, other design elements are the cool circle ripple designs at the tip of the grip, and last is the low flange design.
In terms of performance, the Biltwell Kung Fu grips are made with Krayton synthetic rubber, which feels similar to rubber, it only has better heat resistance, and also better abrasion resistance. And with the ribbed design of the grips, your hand will be able to breathe as it will not be completely glued to your grip.
Although, you should be sure with the size of your handlebar and throttle sleeve, as getting the wrong size will greatly affect the life of this motorcycle grip as it is made of synthetic rubber. But in terms of vibration dampening, this should do a great job of mitigating vibration as synthetic rubber is the best at absorbing vibrations. With all said and done, this is one of the best motorcycle grips you can buy.
- Ergonomic and grippy
- Has a comfortable to hold design
- Made out of synthetic rubber so this is good at absorbing vibrations
- The synthetic rubber may become sensitive to sunlight exposure, over time
And there you have our top picks for the best motorcycle grips that can mitigate vibrations very well. A quick tip at the end, do make sure to check the size of your motorcycle’s handlebar and throttle sleeve, because getting the wrong size can destroy your new grips over time, too loose will cause your grips to crack and droop, and too tight will cause your grips to stretch and rip. After that you should be good to go. With all said, stay safe!
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