Author Topic: 1200 Sport handlebar conversion  (Read 1785 times)

Offline willowstreetguzziguy

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1200 Sport handlebar conversion
« on: April 21, 2026, 08:04:58 PM »
I’ve ridden my 1200 Sport now for 12 seasons and the 1200 Sport handlebars are becoming too much of a stretch at times. I know the Aprilla Mana handlebars have been mentioned many times. Is there any possibility of using a riser that would move the stock 12S bars slightly up and back 2 inches? Is there enough cable length to fit new bars? Any thoughts?
« Last Edit: April 22, 2026, 12:03:56 AM by willowstreetguzziguy »
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Re: 1200 Sport handlebar conversion
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2026, 06:02:14 AM »
I run Rox risers on mine!
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Re: 1200 Sport handlebar conversion
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2026, 10:04:20 AM »
I run Rox risers on mine!

They look like they may work. I saw Rox 2” risers online.

How much of a rise did you get?
Were the cables long enough?

Did you have re-route any cables?
How easy were they to bolt on, was there enough clearance?
Are they OK without hitting the gas tank at full lock?
Appreciate your input.
« Last Edit: April 22, 2026, 10:33:20 AM by willowstreetguzziguy »
2008 Guzzi 1200 Sport 
1993 BMW K75S Pearl White (sold)
"Going somewhere isn't why you ride, riding is why you go!"    Moto Guzzi... because the only person I have to impress is me.

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Re: 1200 Sport handlebar conversion
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2026, 09:41:25 AM »
My main concern is “Are the stock cables and wiring long enough for higher bars?” Anyone know?
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1993 BMW K75S Pearl White (sold)
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Re: 1200 Sport handlebar conversion
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2026, 12:43:51 PM »
My main concern is “Are the stock cables and wiring long enough for higher bars?” Anyone know?

Don't know specifically about the sport, but on my Griso, I put a Mana bar (narrower and more pull back than stock) with 2 inch risers on and did NOT have to modify the cables, tubing.
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Re: 1200 Sport handlebar conversion
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2026, 08:58:58 PM »
     I am using Griso bars with a Moto Internation riser, the wiring and cables fit and it is comfortable unlike the stock 1200S bars
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