Category Motorcycle/ATV

The latest news and headlines from around the global brake industry. This page lists all of the articles in the Motorcycle and ATV category.

Nucap introduced NRS-ONE, a new bicycle brake pad

Nucap Launches Bike Brake Pads

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…

Can-Am is recalling three-wheelers for faulty brake light

Can-Am 3-Wheelers Recalled for Faulty Brake Lights

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…

Bosch eBike Systems and Tektro are partnering on ABS

Bosch eBike, Tektro Partner on ABS

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…

ZF offers extensive motorcycle brake components

ZF’s Motorcycle Brake Expertise

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…

Sinter hired a U.K. marketing agency to help spread its word in the U.K.

Sinter Adds U.K. Marketing Firm

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…

Swiss Touring Club says Blubrake ABS improves e-bike safety

Test Shows ABS Improves e-Bike Safety

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…

J.Juan shifted manufacturing to its St. Cugat facility

J.Juan Shifts Manufacturing Location

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…

Galfer Brakes will be the sponsor of the 2023 IXS Downhill Cup

Galfer to Sponsor IXS Downhill Cup

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.…

Mintex Trophy celebrates 40 years of crowning youth champs

Mintex Trophy Trial Celebrates 40 Years

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…

SBS Better Brakes launched: environmentally friendly, better performance

SBS Launches Enviro-Friendly Pads

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…

SBS Friction A/S won a sustainability award for its display at EICMA 2022

SBS Awarded for Sustainability at EICMA

Source: SBS Friction A/S announcement MILAN – SBS Friction A/S is working actively in integrating best-practices when it comes to corporate social responsibility. This also goes for participating in events. During the 2022- edition of EICMA, SBS has been awarded…