KTM Recalls 21,040 GASGAS, Husqvarna Off-Road Motorcycles
KTM North America is recalling about 21,040 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles in the U.S. after finding the rear brake caliper can crack or break, posing a crash hazard.
Motorcycle/ATV
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ASK Automotive Q1 FY27 Revenue Climbs 52.1%
ASK Automotive posted record Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of ₹1,361 crore, up 52.1% year-over-year, with EBITDA of ₹164 crore and profit after tax of ₹85 crore.
Suzuki Brake Defect Class Action Dismissal Affirmed
A Ninth Circuit panel affirmed dismissal of a putative class action over Suzuki front brake master cylinder corrosion, though one judge broke with the majority on whether the plaintiffs had alleged a defect.
EBC Brakes Racing Launches GPFAX D2 Brake Pad
EBC Brakes Racing has launched the GPFAX D2, a new flagship track and race motorcycle brake pad the company says improves durability, feel, and torque consistency over its predecessor.
KTM Recalls Husqvarna, GASGAS Over Rear Brake Caliper
KTM North America is recalling 6,257 Husqvarna and GASGAS motorcycles after the rear brake caliper's primary pin casting can crack under backward rolling, prompting an NHTSA Do Not Drive advisory.
Galfer USA Denies Any Ties to GBrakes Brand
Galfer has confirmed Galfer USA as its only authorized representative in North America, distancing itself from former importer Giocar's newly launched GBrakes brand following a three-decade partnership's end.
Brembo Wins 2026 Red Dot Award for TrackTribe
Brembo has won the 2026 Red Dot Award for TrackTribe, its motorcycle data and coaching platform, marking the brake maker's fourth Red Dot win since 2019.
KTM 790 Duke Gets In-House WP Brakes
WP's in-house braking hardware now equips the KTM 790 Duke, its second application after the 390 Duke, as the brand extends a vertical-integration strategy that still relies on Galfer for discs.
Galfer Brakes Equip Brno Moto2, Moto3 Winners
Galfer-equipped riders swept Brno: the MSi Racing Team's Iván Ortolá won Moto2 and Hakim Danish won Moto3 on the same Sunday, both running Galfer discs and pads.
European Patent Protects Accossato GA Brake Master Cylinder
Accossato says its in-house GA brake master cylinder is protected by a European patent whose validity has been confirmed, reinforcing the Italian manufacturer's position as a developer of proprietary motorcycle braking technology.
Brembo, Ningbo SAFE Form India Motorcycle ABS Venture
Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems have formed a joint venture, BRSF Active Safety Solutions, to produce single- and dual-channel motorcycle ABS for India, the world's largest two-wheeler market.
Brembo Brings Hyction Carboceramic Discs to WorldSBK
Brembo will introduce its Hyction carboceramic brake disc to the Superbike World Championship from 2027, replacing steel discs and becoming the exclusive braking-system supplier for the entire grid.
Galfer Brake Discs Equip Ducati’s New Desmo450 EDS
Galfer supplies the brake discs on Ducati's new Desmo450 EDS enduro motorcycle, with 260 mm front and 240 mm rear rotors engineered for off-road use, extending an established motocross partnership.
SBS Riders Sweep Isle of Man TT Podiums
SBS-supported riders swept the podium across the headline solo races at the 2026 Isle of Man TT, with Dean Harrison and Michael Dunlop leading first-to-third lockouts on the Mountain Course.
SBS Friction Gross Profit Up 27% in 2025
Danish brake-pad maker SBS Friction reported 2025 gross profit of DKK 129.8 million, up 27%, with production output rising 34.2% and a net result of DKK 11.6 million for the Brembo subsidiary.
ASK Automotive FY26 Revenue Climbs 16.2% to ₹4,196 Crore
ASK Automotive Limited reported FY26 consolidated revenue of ₹4,196 crore, up 16.2% year-over-year, with EBITDA of ₹551 crore and PAT of ₹297 crore, marking ten consecutive strong quarters since listing.
Endurance Targets September Start for Expanded ABS Capacity
Endurance Technologies will bring expanded ABS capacity online by September 2026, adding 1.2 million units annually as India moves to extend ABS requirements to lower-capacity two-wheelers ahead of final regulations.
Brembo and TRW Lead PartsInMotion Motorbike Range Expansion
UK aftermarket distributor PartsInMotion has added TRW and Brembo brake brands plus Yuasa and O/L batteries to its motorbike range, targeting the spring servicing surge as bikes return to UK roads.
Brembo Previews New Caliper Colors at Milan’s Fuorisalone 2026
Brembo has returned to Milan's Fuorisalone 2026 with new caliper color finishes for motorcycles and automobiles, extending its Sesia&Co. partnership into two-wheel territory for the first time.
Harley-Davidson Recalls 16,994 Softail Motorcycles Over Rear Brake Line
Harley-Davidson is recalling 16,994 model-year 2025–2026 Softail motorcycles after identifying insufficient clearance between the rear brake line and Body Control Module that could cause fluid loss and reduced rear braking.