Five compound off-road brake pad rangeItalian brake specialist Newfren has updated its brake pads programme with new compounds and applications, offering its distributors and their dealers access to a comprehensive range with coverage for most popular makes and models of on and off-road motorcycles and scooters.
Their updated Off-Road line now features a single premium HH rated X01 sintered race formula for professional Enduro and MX use that incorporates titanium technology for high stability and powerful grip in wet or muddy conditions.
For amateur dirt bike riders, MX and Enduro applications, there is a choice of sintered or organic compounds that are described as "stable in all different conditions" with a guaranteed long durability and constant and consistent, reliable braking "even in extreme conditions".
Newfren also offer sintered and organic compounds for 4-wheel ATV/Quad use.
Their Road line for street and race bikes now features a single HH+ rated premium R01 sintered race formula developed for Superbike, Superstock, Supersport and Supermoto models, and two lines of sintered and organic pads for street bikes, the TT Pro range, which is said to be ideal for track and road use, and is recommended for the new generation of high performance street bikes, and the Touring range, specially formulated for long distance riding. The company also offers three lines of scooter pads - including sintered and organic pads specially formulated for the demands of urban riding and the greater stopping performance demanded by the new generation of maxi-scooters.
Founded in the 1950s by Alessandro Barbero, the company is still in family ownership with Valter Barbero at the helm, and has just completed a 24 month multi-million Euro investment programme in new manufacturing technology at its 6,000 sqm facilty/10,000 sqm site at Cirie near Turin.
Products made there include brake shoes, backing plates, clutch plates and parts, brake discs and assemblies, in addition to brake pads.
NEWFREN S.r.l.
www.newfren.com
