One of the first things most riders comment on when they try out a modern MotoGP bike, whether they're coming from Moto2 machinery or WSBK, is how strong the brakes are. Of course, part of this is the fact that MotoGP bikes use carbon ceramic discs, but the other factor in the equation is Brembo's braking system, which is fitted to all MotoGP bikes.
And now the premier name in motorcycle braking has a new MotoGP caliper, which it just unveiled at EICMA.
The new caliper will be available to all 22 riders in the premier class from the start of the 2025 season. But whether teams use it or not will be up to them. Currently, all teams are using the Brembo GP4 caliper, which has been featured in the premier class since 2020.
According to Brembo, "Thanks to a carefully studied design and the highest quality materials, this component is able to offer unprecedented performances, guaranteeing riders maximum safety and control in all conditions."
The new calipers will feature an oversized pad, which is intended to increase the braking area and improve the contact pressure. All this should boil down to riders being able to brake with more precision. The increased exchange surface is supposed to aid heat disposal, which in turn improves pad wear and helps braking performance stay more consistent throughout a race.
Brembo has also reinforced the new caliper/foot fixing so that it'll provide greater stiffness and resistance to braking torque. This works to improve stability under braking and helps riders be more precise with their inputs.
OK, after hearing all this, who else wants to see Toprak show just how precise these new calipers are? But it's not just riders that'll benefit from Brembo's latest units. Mechanics will likely welcome the latest caliper from Brembo, as the company has changed the position of the bleeder to make brake bleeding and maintenance operations easier.
MotoGP has come so far in the past four years in terms of lap times and outright speed. Personally, I've been worried about the ever-increasing speeds, which could soon make some iconic tracks unsafe to host MotoGP events. So, seeing the next generation of braking systems on the horizon is more welcome than development in any other area for me.
But let us know what you think. What area would you like to see the prototype class focus on right now?
