Handlebar improves handling
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My one contribution to the discussion is that wider the bars, the more reach is required from the rider and that can affect how the hands use the clutch and throttle. A lot of riders will comment that turning one direction is easier than the other direction. That is generally because their hands struggle more controlling the clutch or throttle in a turn because of the reach and angle change. Beach bars are the extreme of putting the hands in challenging angles, either too close, or too far away. Which is why I don't have beach bars anymore.
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For the guys that want to 'split hairs', yes, the wheel turns. There will be a fraction of a degree of movement in the steering head to get the frame dip, varying with speed (more speed, less movement).
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The steering angle is depended on BOTH the turn radius AND speed. So, MORE SPEED actually REQUIRES MORE movement in the same turn radius.
What is this frame dip you are talking about. Do you mean turn dip?
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