Galfer

"Power, precision and lightness" - Galfer braking solutions for ADV models

Celebrating its 70th anniversary last year, Spanish brake system components manufacturer Galfer offers a comprehensive suite of product for the burgeoning ADV sector.

"Galfer is the benchmark brand in the international market for braking systems for all types of road and off-road motorbikes. For the Adventure motorbike sector, Galfer offers a wide range of "Disc Wave" brake discs, CUBIQ floating-front and fixed-rear discs, and sintered metal pads that are designed to significantly improve the braking performance of the most popular Adventure motorbikes currently available". 

This includes models such as the Husqvarna Norden, the Yamaha Ténéré, the Honda Africa Twin, the BMW R 1250 GS or the KTM Adventure, among other models. "Adventure bikes are undoubtedly becoming more and more popular on the international scene thanks to their versatility, which allows users to comfortably cover long distances on- and off-road. For some years now, they have also been attracting the attention of Enduro and Trial riders, such as Galfer riders Toni Bou and Kirian Mirabet". 

Galfer Wave discs are laser-cut from high-carbon stainless steel and "treated with specific quality treatments for unrivalled performance and design". The multiple terrain and on/off highway use of versatile large displacement ADV models makes a unique combination of demands on braking systems - especially in extreme conditions where stress resistance is crucial. 

"To better respond to these demands, Galfer brake products for Adventure motorbikes have been developed to provide improved performance in all conditions, guaranteeing greater braking power, lower weight, better handling, high heat dissipation and adjustable constant braking control in all conditions".

The reduced weight of the braking components is a key factor that helps improve the handling of Adventure bikes, especially during changes of direction, when gyroscopic effects cause the weight of the disc to increase exponentially.

The Wave profile, conceived, developed and patented by Galfer in the 90s, offers a significant weight reduction compared to the original product, making the "Disc Wave" an attractive and competitive option for users who are looking to improve braking performance and riding comfort. "Most of our Wave discs are approved by the German Technical Inspection Association TÜV (KBA no. 61147/61148)".

Floating Disc Wave (FLW-CW)

Available in original size with a steel core (FLW) or an aluminium core (CW) for the front end and, in some specific cases, the rear end. These discs are lighter than the originals while having improved behaviour and greater durability. The floating system allows the disc to adapt axially to the torsion between the fork and the wheel, ensuring that it is always positioned at the perfect braking angle, completely parallel to the brake pads. 

Floating CUBIQ disc (FLQ)

As an alternative to the "Disc Wave" for some Adventure bike models, the Galfer range includes the CUBIQ disc. This disc is only manufactured with a steel core, but its optimised design means its weight is just as low as the Wave CW model. 

Fixed Disc Wave (W)

This is the original-size rear disc. The W version has the Wave design with holes that help to cool the brake system. 

Standard sintered compound brake pads (G1370-71)

A highly versatile compound, with high durability and excellent control that lies in the middle of the range in terms of braking power. This compound does not need a high working temperature to offer its full potential, nor is it overly abrasive to the brake disc. Although its performance is slightly inferior compared to the G1375 compound, it offers good performance in wet and muddy conditions. Reference G1370 is for the front brake, G1371 for the rear brake. It is a very quiet compound with very high fade resistance.

Sport sintered compound brake pads (G1375)

This compound has been developed for users who ride competitively, when brakes are used more intensively. It has high braking power capacity and excellent cooling, thanks to the ceramic support that acts as a thermal barrier between the brake pads and the caliper pistons. Excellent performance in wet and muddy conditions. It is a very quiet compound with very high fade resistance.

Sport R sintered compound brake pads (G1375R)

This compound is the evolution of the Sport G1375 pads, intended for racing and competitive use. It provides maximum braking power and maximum resistance to the high temperatures that can be achieved with Adventure bikes. It also features a ceramic backing that acts as a heat shield and grooves on the braking surface that help to cool the pad. The G1375R compound lets Adventure riders push their bikes to the limit without having to worry about braking. It is a very quiet compound with very high fade resistance.

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