The latest news and headlines from around the global brake industry. This page lists all of the articles in the Motorcycle and ATV category.
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. — EBC Brakes recently threw open the doors to its imposing world headquarters in Northampton, U.K., for a weekend of very special public events to help celebrate its 40th successful year in business. Cars & Coffee took place…
BARCELONA — The new advertising campaign from Galfer, the Spanish brake systems specialist, celebrates fun and adrenaline on two wheels, guaranteeing its continued contribution in terms of speed and safety in the search for “flow.” The brake-component brand launches its…
TORONTO — Nucap Industries, a leading innovator in automotive brake technology, announced the launch of its latest breakthrough product, NRS-ONE brake pad. Drawing on decades of experience in the automotive industry, Nucap has applied its patented NRS technology to create…
DETROIT — Brembo engineers offer a guide to braking for this weekend’s MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas to run at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, April 13-15. After a week’s break after the sunny…
VALCOURT, Que. — Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. has agreed to recall certain model-year 2020-2023 three-wheel Can-Am Spyder models due to a faulty brake-light. The 34,888 vehicles within the recall population include 2020-2023 Can-Am Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Can-Am Stryker models…
STUTTGART/REUTLINGEN, Germany – Introduced last year, the Bosch eBike ABS (anti-lock brakes) makes braking safer on any surface, significantly reducing the risk of falling or being thrown over the handlebars. If all eBikes were equipped with ABS, up to 29…
FRIEDERICHSHAFEN, Germany — The brake is the most important safety system on a motorcycle on older vehicles. If new brake parts are required, ZF’s TRW has the answer with a range which extends from adjustable levers to steel braided brake…
DETROIT — Thanks to the experience accumulated in 47 world championships in the premier class (MotoGP and 500) during which bikes with Brembo brakes have won 34 World Rider Championships, 35 World Constructor Championships and won more than 500 GPs…
ATLANTA – Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd., has agreed to recall certain model-year 2023 Triumph Bonneville T120 motorcycles which might have a front brake disc that could detach from the wheel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Part 573…
BARCELONA — The Spanish brake component brand Galfer offers a wide range of Wave discs in different versions, as well as various brake pad compounds for all conditions. Amateur riders can enjoy the best braking performance available to professional riders.…
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — Sinter, a Slovenian-based performance bicycle brake specialist, has appointed ADVNTR Media Group to provide support for creative and communication projects to aid its international sales and distribution growth. With more than 50 years of experience in making…
BARCELONA — Galfer, the well-known manufacturer of brake components is joining forces with the prestigious Continental Atherton race team in 2023 and will equip all its bikes with the “Disc Shark®” discs and the Pro G1554T and Advanced G1851 pads…
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – SBS Friction A/S and Progressive American Flat Track announced that SBS will continue as the Official Brake Sponsor of Progressive AFT through the 2024 season. SBS is a dominant force in global motorsports, reeling in dozens…
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. – EBC Brakes continues its 40th-anniversary celebration with an open house event on May 13th/14th, and the firm published the following post on its website: Throughout 2023, EBC Brakes will continue to celebrate its milestone of 40 successful…
BREA, Calif. — Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has agreed to recall certain model-year 2022 Suzuki GSX1300RRQ/ZM2 (Hayabusa) motorcycles to correct a potential front brake master cylinder issue. The 2,552 Suzuki motorcycles within the recall population were equipped with a front…
Source: Blubrake announcement MILAN, Italy — After a series of tests involving riders with different levels of experience, Swiss Touring Club concluded that an ABS (anti-lock brakes) noticeably improves rider safety and stability on e-bikes and e-cargo bikes. Most electric…
Source: J. Juan announcement BARCELONA — J.Juan has relocated most of its production of high-quality stainless-steel brake hoses from its headquarters to its facility in St. Cugat (Barcelona). “We did so in just a week without disrupting supply to any…
Source: Galfer Brakes announcement BARCELONA — Braking later means holding your speed longer. Seeking to turn this principle of racing into reality, Galfer with its innovative products is the perfect sponsor for the new season of the iXS Downhill Cup.…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking friction specialist TMD Friction’s renowned brake brand Mintex, and Yorkshire-based Richmond Motor Club, are celebrating more than 40 years of racing excellence in the Mintex Trophy Trial, a demanding motorcycle trial event…
Source: SBS Friction A/S announcement SVENDBORG, Denmark – SBS Friction A/S, the Danish manufacturer of brake pads for motorcycles, ATVs, SxS, and special applications, announced in 2021 a strategy that would make the company the first brake pad production center…