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WHICH IS BETTER? CONICAL OR SPHERICAL MOTORCYCLE HEADSET? The motorcycle steering box is made up of parts that are installed together with the motorcycle's stem and handlebars, facilitating and resisting the steering movements of the front wheel and the impacts that the wheel transmits to the suspension, which in turn ends up transmitting them to the stem/handlebars and other structures. The conical steering box, with more elongated rollers, is recommended for motorcycles that require greater effort and impact in this region, such as Trail, Bigtrail and heavy-duty motorcycles. Due to its shape, its movement is also slightly reduced, which can be felt as "heavier" when moving the steering from one side to the other compared to the spherical steering box. The spherical steering box, as its name suggests, uses a ball collar on its inside that provides greater lightness when changing the direction of the handlebars. This box is recommended for everyday motorcycles that do not suffer as many impacts and that require quick and light changes in direction, such as Street category motorcycles. Riffel offers both options to the market, in addition to bringing a third option, the Combined Steering Box, which, as the name suggests, combines a part with conical rollers and another part with a ball collar. This type is used in some specific motorcycle models. Among these three options, there is no best option, but rather the one that is most suitable for use on your motorcycle. Therefore, always consult your trusted mechanic and always use genuine Riffel parts, thus ensuring quality and safety during your ride. Go further, go with Riffel!