Why 14 inch apes are the sweet spot for your bike

Choosing 14 inch apes is one of those decisions that can completely transform how your bike feels and looks from the second you sit in the saddle. It's a classic upgrade, maybe the most popular one in the V-twin world, and for good reason. When you're looking at your stock bars and thinking they feel a bit "cramped" or just look a little too much like every other bike in the parking lot, the jump to a taller set of bars is usually the first thing on the list. But the big question is always: how high do you actually go? ...

May 22, 2026 · 7 min · Barton Ross