[fanaudical]

I was passed by a small group of motorcyclists riding modified Harleys with what I've heard referred to in the past as "ape hanger bars". These handlebars put your arms out near-horizontal with your hands about the same height as your head.

Is there any functional or ergonomic benefit to these types of handlebars? (This is a serious question for the PPOT brain trust. I don't ride motorcycles and am genuinely curious.)