Handlebars & controls

Motorcycle handlebars and controls in South Africa: prices and fitting

Updated 4 November 2026

In South Africa a motorcycle switch set costs about R249 to R345, an aftermarket handlebar about R950 to R2,300, and a custom control kit about R7,000 to R10,600. Some results were bicycle bars, which are not included here. A request on BlaBlaPrice is the quickest way to get current prices for your motorcycle model.

Warranty and the rules on parts

If the motorcycle is still under warranty, you are entitled to use original or matching-quality spare parts, according to government guidelines on repair and maintenance. A manufacturer may still decline part of the warranty after aftermarket work. The guidelines require an independent workshop to record all work in the service book and to tell you that risk, so ask for both. The Consumer Protection Act also gives you an implied warranty that goods are of good quality and reasonably suitable for their purpose.

Season and fitting

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. If you want the bike ready for the warm riding season, order in November and fit the part before December. Cold winter mornings from June to August are a good time to check cables and switches in the workshop rather than on the road.

Measurements and what to write in your request

Measure the handlebar diameter in millimetres, because a 35 mm bar and a 1-inch bar are not interchangeable. Say which motorcycle model and year you have, whether the controls are left and right switches, the cable or hydraulic type, and the colour you want. Check whether a control kit includes cables and switches, because a handlebar alone does not. Ask whether the price includes VAT and delivery to your city, such as Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town or Gqeberha.

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