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R18 Crash Bar Options - 2025

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Hi all,

There have been some crash bar threads started, but the ones I could find were several years old. In 2025 there are so many crash bar choices for my R18 Classic that I am overwhelmed. I don't want to buy cheap, junk parts. But I also don't want to buy the OEM bars if there are better options for far less money.

Any updated input on quality crash bars would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully you can help me make a good choice. I want them in black. Thanks!
 
JohnShane said:
Hi all,

There have been some crash bar threads started, but the ones I could find were several years old. In 2025 there are so many crash bar choices for my R18 Classic that I am overwhelmed. I don't want to buy cheap, junk parts. But I also don't want to buy the OEM bars if there are better options for far less money.

Any updated input on quality crash bars would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully you can help me make a good choice. I want them in black. Thanks!
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I went with roadstyler out of Poland. Did front and rear on my R18B. Solid parts. Shipping was costly, but I don’t think there’s a way around that anymore. Still was cheaper than OEM or wunderlich.
 
Also bought the Roadstyler. Sissy bat and luggage rack as well, discount for all 3 and save on shipping. Very happy with their quality. Sturdy stock. Less than half the price of others.
 
Thanks for the feedback!

Anyone know anything about the quality of the Hornig bars? I can find them really cheap, with free shipping. I can't find any information on where the Hornig stuff is made. I know they are headquartered in Germany, but the price of their bars makes me think it's Chinese junk?
 
Look at the steel that each one has. I believe the OEM bars have the thickest. That's what I went with. I had the dealer install them before I picked up the bike.
 
I have a nice set for sale! From Craft ride, thicker diameter to give that look of quality!
 
It’s a road bike. Insurance in the best crash bar.

A crash bar in a road bike looks like a reflector on a kids bike.
 
Gr8adv said:
It’s a road bike. Insurance in the best crash bar.

A crash bar in a road bike looks like a reflector on a kids bike.
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The heaviest bike I've ever owned was 550lbs., and this one is 850lbs. The R18 is easy to ride at normal speeds. But super low speed and tight turns require practice for someone who is not used to this much weight. I'd like to practice, in order to get more comfortable with them. Practicing tight figure 8's and tight U-turns could easily result in me laying the bike down. The valve covers are $440, and my insurance deductible is $500. I won't practice as aggressively as I'd like to if a 2mph drop costs me $440.

I'll keep the bars on it while I prefect tight low speed turns on this bike. Once I am 100% comfortable with super tight, super slow turns I'll remove the bars and eBay them. If I was overly concerned with how I looked I wouldn't ride with full protective gear. But at 53 years old, I'm not concerned with looking like a cool guy and I'd instead like to focus on practicality and proficient practice.
 
For anyone else looking for these bars, Motea is blowing out the Craftride bars for $140, shipped to Los Angeles. If you are only planning on keeping these on your bike temporarily (like me), it's hard to beat that price. (y)
 
JohnShane said:
For anyone else looking for these bars, Motea is blowing out the Craftride bars for $140, shipped to Los Angeles. If you are only planning on keeping these on your bike temporarily (like me), it's hard to beat that price. (y)
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Or mine which are hardly used for $70 plus shipping!
 
JohnShane said:
The heaviest bike I've ever owned was 550lbs., and this one is 850lbs. The R18 is easy to ride at normal speeds. But super low speed and tight turns require practice for someone who is not used to this much weight. I'd like to practice, in order to get more comfortable with them. Practicing tight figure 8's and tight U-turns could easily result in me laying the bike down. The valve covers are $440, and my insurance deductible is $500. I won't practice as aggressively as I'd like to if a 2mph drop costs me $440.

I'll keep the bars on it while I prefect tight low speed turns on this bike. Once I am 100% comfortable with super tight, super slow turns I'll remove the bars and eBay them. If I was overly concerned with how I looked I wouldn't ride with full protective gear. But at 53 years old, I'm not concerned with looking like a cool guy and I'd instead like to focus on practicality and proficient practice.
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I would keep them on because they will help protect the bike. And get black so you can touch up any oops you make.
 
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