International Dealer News IDN 137 June/July 2017 | Page 35

PRO GuIDe Superbike ‘Wave’ disc applications and Trials pad/disc combo Laser cut in Spain from high carbon content steel with aluminium center carrier, Galfer have three new ‘R’ rated 2017 sportsbike applications of their popular front ‘Wave’ disc design – 320 x 5 mm for the Honda CBR 1000RR SP2 and the Suzuki GSX 1000 R, and a 330 x 5 for Kawasaki’s ZX 10RR. Galfer say their ‘Wave’ disc design delivers lower unsprung weight, increased breaking power, improved heat dissipation, excellent resistance to corrosion, less tendency to warp and “a great look”, according to Export Sales Manager Ivo Bristot. These three new discs are expected to be in stock from July or August. Meanwhile, last year’s FIM approval for Galfer’s G1805 red compound brake pads and rear ‘Wave’ discs has clearly gone well with Trials riders, with many of the leading 2017 competition riders using them, including World Champions Toni Bou and Emma Bristow, as well as Adam Raga, Albert Cabestany, Jeroni Fajardo, Takahisa Fujinami, Jaime Busto, Berta Abellán, Marc Riba, James Dabill and Lorenzo Gandola, among others. “Both Bou and Bristow won their last world titles using Galfer brake components”, says Ivo. “These are fixed, laser cut, high-carbon stainless steel discs with an outer ‘wave’ profile. They are delivering a level of precision and reliability that is a genuine performance improver. The disc has small holes drilled to improve cooling and avoiding cuts when there’s an accident and the rider has to grab the wheel – attention to detail like that is appreciated by leading competition riders and club Trialists alike”. Suzuki GSX 1000 R Kawasaki ZX 10RR Honda CBR 1000RR INDUSTRIAS GALFER S.A. Barcelona, SPAIN Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.galfer.eu INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - JUNE/JULY 2017 35