State your case.    Which is Better 

Anything is better than Rizoma grips (except the cheaper rizoma grip clones).

Supporting evidence here:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=27070.0

and here:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=46972.0

and here:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42996.0

I had a set of the Driven D3's (rizoma clones @ ~10-20$ savings)

total pieces of crap, they sit languishing in my parts bin while I ride happily with my 10$ plain jane rubber grips.

the rubber is separate from the aluminum collar which means on even a remotely hot day you get the rubber twisting away from the aluminum and looking awful. also the throttle tubes on monsters (or at least S2R era) have these stupid little plastic rings molded into them that make using them impossible while the Rizoma has the throttle tube connected to the grip, eliminating the problem.

The rizoma would work better but after the D3's i wont be using an aluminum/rubber grip again. for me, that type of grip puts aesthetics over feel and usability, with a high premium. 

Is there a decent grip thats similar in style and looks without the crappy cam issue?

Quote from: ricknieto on August 30, 2011, 07:23:05 PM
Is there a decent grip thats similar in style and looks without the crappy cam issue?

Not that I know of....  I went to back to using the stock rubber grips  .

There's lots of other ways to add the bling zing, and Rizoma does make some of the best.  But their grips are disappointing and not worth wasting your money on IMHO.

Lets get a couple facts straight that may make the butthurt squeamish.

1) Rizoma parts are higher quality than their competitors

2) Those who pregnant dog about Rizoma just can't afford Rizoma products and have never actually owned anything significant by Rizoma and are simply justifying that Rizoma products aren't as good as others.

QED, Rizoma is better than anything, ever.

Quote from: NateNewThread on August 30, 2011, 08:18:57 PM


2) Those who pregnant dog about Rizoma just can't afford Rizoma products and have never actually owned anything significant by Rizoma and are simply justifying that Rizoma products aren't as good as others.

Quote from: NateNewThread on August 30, 2011, 08:18:57 PM
Lets get a couple facts straight that may make the butthurt squeamish.

1) Rizoma parts are higher quality than their competitors

2) Those who pregnant dog about Rizoma just can't afford Rizoma products and have never actually owned anything significant by Rizoma and are simply justifying that Rizoma products aren't as good as others.

QED, Rizoma is better than anything, ever.

I like Rizoma stuff, BUT the Sportline grips, while pretty are a bit too small...and the rubber aluminum thing doesn't really improve grip anywhere. I got some Rizoma mirrors...can't remember the model, BUT while pretty, still show plenty of elbows. The rearsets are nice, BUT the "Texalium" heel guards look funky with the black rearsets. Should come standard with the CF guards. The only things I haven't found fault with are the brake and clutch reservoirs.

Quote from: NateNewThread on August 30, 2011, 08:18:57 PM
Lets get a couple facts straight that may make the butthurt squeamish.

1) Rizoma parts are higher quality than their competitors

2) Those who pregnant dog about Rizoma just can't afford Rizoma products and have never actually owned anything significant by Rizoma and are simply justifying that Rizoma products aren't as good as others.

QED, Rizoma is better than anything, ever.

You're confusing fact with opinion there mate  .

Lets deal with your "fact" 2 first:
Maybe those who pregnant dog about Rizoma are simply being a little more objective. 
My expensive Rizoma rear-sets are fabulous. 
I like my Rizoma fluid reservoirs too. 
Same goes for my Rizoma mirrors, excellent quality. 
All "significant" Rizoma purchases, each of which I'm absolutely delighted to own .

Now to your "fact" 1:
Rizoma grips - the co-subject of this thread - lack durability.  Especially disappointing given their premium price.  Anything else is superior (except, as I already said, the even worse Rizoma-grip clones). I paid good money to own them and subsequently consigned 'em to the garbage bin where they rightly belong.

How was that for straightening your couple of so-called facts? 

Quote from: NateNewThread on August 30, 2011, 08:18:57 PM
Lets get a couple facts straight that may make the butthurt squeamish.

1) Rizoma parts are higher quality than their competitors

2) Those who pregnant dog about Rizoma just can't afford Rizoma products and have never actually owned anything significant by Rizoma and are simply justifying that Rizoma products aren't as good as others.

QED, Rizoma is better than anything, ever.

Drink up  


They make nice shiny parts that are very pretty. In terms of function in comparison to their competition, they middle of the road at best.

Is it possible that this problem wont occur to every owner of these grips? I sent a question to the guys at Desmoworks and their response was that this occurs to a small number of users compared to how many are sold worldwide. How about the Ariete Grips ... Italian Made and much cheaper anyone try these? Here's a link ...

http://www.ducatimonster.org/forums/riders-discount/199140-ariete-aluminum-motorcycle-grips.html

Here's the official Ariete link on these

http://www.ariete.com/en/catalog/road/road-grips/alu-rub/

Quote from: ricknieto on August 31, 2011, 06:57:49 AM
Is it possible that this problem wont occur to every owner of these grips? I sent a question to the guys at Desmoworks and their response was that this occurs to a small number of users compared to how many are sold worldwide. How about the Ariete Grips ... Italian Made and much cheaper anyone try these? Here's a link ...

http://www.ducatimonster.org/forums/riders-discount/199140-ariete-aluminum-motorcycle-grips.html

It's possible you won't be affected. Let me do you a favor though...

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-grip-rvgs-gel-grip-719



or

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-grip-717-gp-duo-density-grips



I've used the aluminum grips - ungeheuer linked to my write up above - and frankly they're uncomfortable. If you want something pretty they're neat, but when it comes time to actually use them, they're a pain in the ass (ok, well, the wrist). Grab either of the above grips for a fraction of the price and you'll have a good looking grip that uses your reliable factory throttle tube so you won't worry about the stop issue, is exceptionally grippy, and most importantly incredibly comfortable.

But what do I know, I'm too poor and butthurt to buy Rizoma products  

I've had the Rizoma grips on my Monster for years without any problems (other than having to replace the rubber sleeves/grips).

They're slightly larger diameter than the OEM grips, which is more comfortable if you have large hands.

Quote from: Artful on August 31, 2011, 07:09:08 AM
It's possible you won't be affected. Let me do you a favor though...

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-grip-rvgs-gel-grip-719



or

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-grip-717-gp-duo-density-grips

I'm ready to return to more conventional grips. The OEM grips were a bit too hard and slippery, but I had Pro Grips on my R6 and they were by far the most comfortable. My advice? Use the Rizomas when your bike is entered in a show.


I've used the aluminum grips - ungeheuer linked to my write up above - and frankly they're uncomfortable. If you want something pretty they're neat, but when it comes time to actually use them, they're a pain in the ass (ok, well, the wrist). Grab either of the above grips for a fraction of the price and you'll have a good looking grip that uses your reliable factory throttle tube so you won't worry about the stop issue, is exceptionally grippy, and most importantly incredibly comfortable.

But what do I know, I'm too poor and butthurt to buy Rizoma products