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Galfer completes Disc Shark range - " a new paradigm "
international off-road riders such as Steve Holcombe , Brad Freeman and others , the new Disc Shark front and rear range is available for the main offroad motorbike models from KTM , GasGas , Husqvarna , Beta , Honda , Sherco , Yamaha , Stark and TM Racing . A second phase will also see them developed for Kawasaki , Suzuki , Ducati and Rieju models . www . galfer . eu
This summer , Barcelona based brake products specialist Galfer has completed its range of Disc Shark options with the addition of a new application for MX and Enduro . Following the hugely successful introduction of the Shark rear disc to the market and into competition after its EICMA 2023 unveil , Galfer presented the Shark front disc in June at the historic Ciglione della Malpensa track in Italy . Developed with the aim of solving the problem of brake disc overheating , the Disc Shark is said to have " exceptional thermal behaviour , drastically reducing the operating temperature with a 30 % reduction compared to other high-end discs currently on the market , with its one-piece construction also delivering greater strength ". Galfer say that in tests , even in the least favourable temperature conditions , the Disc Shark " maintains stable and consistent behaviour at all times . It has a 20 % larger braking surface than our previous disc range , increasing pad contact time and braking power . The hole arrangement further enhances braking by making the pad scrape more aggressively . " We have also found that Disc Shark
Kellermann relaunch
Kellermann , the internationally recognised Aachen , Germany based manufacturer of innovative , high-quality motorcycle lighting products , has repositioned itself following the successful completion of its reorganisation . A new investor has stepped in and will continue the business as Kellermann Lighting GmbH & Co . KG . " This secures the business and creates a solid basis for continuity and economic success . " We are relieved and proud that we have been able to secure the future of our company and the jobs of our employees . This has only been possible thanks to the close co-operation of everyone involved . We would like to thank our team , our customers and our business partners for their patience and trust during this challenging time ," said Marion Wölki , Head of Marketing and Sales . The relaunch is accompanied by a modernisation and focus on Kellermann ' s proven strengths . " The company ' s extensive and unrivalled engineering expertise will in future form increases brake pad life by 25-40 % under normal conditions and extends durability . The secret to the success of the Galfer Disc Shark range , for both front and rear discs , lies in its innovative design and use of research to optimise heat dissipation ". The design features distinctive openings and fins to increase the pad contact area of the disc with the air , allowing for more efficient and faster heat reduction - resulting in a significant reduction in the operating temperature . The choice of two thicknesses ( 5 mm for Enduro and 4 mm for MX ) guarantees greater thermal capacity and resistance . The design " delivers off-roaders with powerful , precise , controllable braking in any situation , enabling the rider to modulate the braking force in complete safety ". Developed in collaboration with top
the basis for a passionate manufacturer of high-quality motorbike lighting . At the same time , Kellermann ' s proven set of values will continue to point the way . " More than ever , Kellermann will listen to the wishes of its customers and offer products with which motorcyclists can specifically refine their bikes . " The aim is to recognise trends more quickly , shape them into unique products with the legendary Kellermann touch and bring them to market . Aachen will remain the location of the manufacturing headquarters in the future and will continue to produce high-quality motorbike headlights with passionate employees ."
The Kallermann sequential running light has won multiple awards since its launch two years ago , including a prestigious ' Good Design ' Award from the Athenaeum Museum of Chicago .
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Ulrich Bos and Marion Wölki
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