Color Options: Black/Black | Race Blue | Race Red | Stealth | USABar pads don't get much attention until you need one. Then you're glad you had it. The ProTaper 2.0 Square Bar Pad is the kind of part that just does its job without making a big deal about it — better foam, a cleaner fit, and a cutout that actually accounts for how bikes are built.ProTaper didn't reinvent anything here. They took their original square pad and fixed what needed fixing. The foam is denser now, closed-cell construction, so it holds up through hard hits and doesn't turn into a sponge after a wet ride. The cover was reworked too — tighter fit, less slop, looks more finished on the bar. And there's a cutout molded in for your fuel vent line, which means you're not fighting with routing or improvising a solution just to get the pad seated properly.
Key Benefit
The closed-cell foam is the real story here. It doesn't absorb water, so after a muddy moto or a rainy trail ride, you're not peeling off a soaked pad and finding rust starting on your bar. It also recovers better after impact than cheaper open-cell alternatives, which means it's still doing its job by the end of a hard session rather than just looking like it is.
Compatibility
This pad is built for square crossbars. It's designed around ProTaper's own square bar lineup, and that's where it fits without question. If you're running a different brand's square crossbar, it will likely work, but ProTaper doesn't make that guarantee — so measure your bar and compare before ordering.Not compatible with round crossbars. ProTaper makes a separate round pad for those.
Installation
Slide it onto the crossbar, route the fuel vent line through the molded cutout, and seat the cover. No tools, no adhesive, no drama. Most riders are done in a few minutes. If you're swapping out an old pad, clean the bar first and the new one will seat much more cleanly.
Who This Is For
Motocross and dirt bike riders running a square crossbar who want a pad that's actually built to last. It's also the obvious choice if you're already running ProTaper bars — keeps everything from the same manufacturer, same fit, no guesswork. Works just as well as a simple replacement after the stock pad cracks or wears out.
Specs at a Glance
Brand
ProTaper
Foam Construction
High-density, closed-cell
Compatible Bar Type
Square crossbar
Fuel Vent Hose Cutout
Yes
Color Variants
Black/Black, Race Blue, Race Red, Stealth, USA
Fitment Type
Universal (square bar)
FAQs
Does this fit handlebars from other brands, not just ProTaper?Probably yes, if the crossbar is square and the dimensions are close. That said, ProTaper only guarantees the fit on their own square bar lineup. Measure your crossbar before ordering if you're running something different.What actually changed from the original square pad to the 2.0?Three things: denser closed-cell foam, a revised cover that fits more precisely, and a fuel vent hose cutout that wasn't on the older version. Small changes, but each one has a practical reason behind it.I'm running a round crossbar — will this work?No. This one is square-only. ProTaper's Round Bar Pad is what you want for a round crossbar.Do the different color options affect the fit or materials at all?Nothing changes except the color. Black/Black, Race Blue, Race Red, Stealth, and USA are all the same pad underneath.How difficult is installation?It's genuinely easy. Slide the pad onto the bar, route your fuel vent line through the cutout, close the cover. No special tools. Five minutes if you take your time.Why closed-cell foam over regular foam?Closed-cell foam doesn't absorb liquid. Open-cell foam soaks up water and mud, gets heavy, and holds moisture against your bar. On a dirt bike that sees real conditions, that matters more than it might seem.Will this fit a ProTaper Fuzion bar?The Fuzion uses its own dedicated bar pad — the ProTaper Fuzion Bar Pads. The 2.0 Square is not designed for that bar. Check your bar model before ordering.
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