Newfren

New brake discs from Newfren 

Turin based Newfren says it anticipates announcement of new brake discs later in 2023 as a result of a series of projects and year-long R&D programme that has included collaboration with the expertise now available to it from Grimeca - in the same group that Newfren is a part of (Endurance Two Wheels).

"Elisabetta Quadrini, Newfren Brand Manager - The work we have done for our OEM customers has fuelled the opportunity to further develop our aftermarket brake disc range."

Newfren Brand Manager Elisabetta Quadrini added that "being chosen by Fantic Motor for the development of off-road and road brake discs marked an important step for Newfren, which is now not only recognised as a historic manufacturer of aftermarket brake discs [Newfren was founded in the late 1950s], but is also now known as a centre of engineering and production excellence for original equipment.

"We believe that Fantic's choice to equip its vehicles with Made in Italy components sends an important signal to the world of industry and to the buyers of motorcycles of that respected Venetian brand. A choice that goes against the trend or perhaps anticipates that of others, and which saw Newfren as the partner of choice."

'chosen by Fantic Motor'

Fantic's Caballero 700 is now equipped with Newfren's 330 mm disc at the front and 245 mm for the rear. The 2024 MX and Enduro Black Editions will be on the market with a kit of special parts that will include Newfren 270 mm front brake disc and 245 mm rear brake disc in solid or slotted versions. Its Rally XE 450 Dakar is equipped with a 300 mm Newfren front brake disc and 245 mm rear Newfren brake disc; plus, all Fantic race bikes are equipped with Newfren brake discs and pads.

In racing terms, Newfren is the Technical Partner for Davide Giuliano's Team DG34, equipping their Ducati in the WORLDSSP and the AC RACING Pre-Moto3 and Moto3 teams - "we love racing," says Elisabetta.

"The work we have done for our OEM customers has fuelled the opportunity to further develop our aftermarket brake disc range and we are working on a review of our aftermarket product line-up that sees us able to update and upgrade our entire road range with a 2024 new product launch.

"Our range of sintered brake pads with coloured layers have proven to deliver excellent performance and been very well received by the market - the products have received the European R90 certification and will continue in the Newfren range in 2024".