Some sharks are good!
After its "Disc Shark" brake disc technology in the bicycle sector, Spanish specialist Galfer has now introduced its innovative "Disc Shark" rear brake disc to the dirt bike sector too (enduro and motocross).
The design and technology has been developed in collaboration with leading international off-road competition riders. "This has led to the creation of discs capable of satisfying a hitherto unmet need in the rear brakes of dirt bikes - discs that are able to perform at their best in hard, dry terrain conditions and at high temperatures.
"The hitherto unmet challenges of overheating that rear brakes face in enduro races has required the development of discs with exceptional thermal characteristics to not only extend the life of the brake pads, but also prevent the brake fluid from boiling and therefore ensure precise, stable and reliable control and feedback."
The design introduces optimised heat dissipation by increasing the contact area via small holes, fins and greater thickness. This development is said to result in a drastic reduction in temperature during use, which allows the hydraulic fluid to maintain its stability. In turn, this stability contributes significantly to prolonging the life of the brake pads.
Galfer says it is seeing a -30% reduction in operating temperature compared to "other high-end discs currently on the market" from a greater strength one-piece design.
The 5 mm thickness delivers increased thermal capacity and resistance for use with enduro motorbikes, with a 4 mm version offered for motocross and enduro riders. In both cases 'Disc Shark' is said to increase brake pad life by 25-40% under normal conditions - also increasing disc durability.
Developed in collaboration with the reigning EnduroGP World Champion Steve Holcombe and raced by him throughout the 2023 EnduroGP Championship season, these discs already boast respectable race credentials with Beta Offical rider Holcombe's two EnduroGP and E2 world titles.
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| Steve Holcombe |
Additionally, Honda rider Jordi Tixier used the Shark rear disc during the international supercross event Fast Cross of Arsago Seprio, riding a Honda 500 2T. The disc has been tested by all the Galfer supported teams in the enduro world championship (Sherco Factory Team, Team TM Boano Factory) and in the MX world championship by the SM Action team of Italian rider Alberto Forato - and some supercross teams too.
These new discs will be available for the main Enduro and Motocross motorcycle models from KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Beta and Sherco and for the rest of the motorcycle brands on the market after that.
INDUSTRIAS GALFER S.A.
