Brembo Finally Brings Hypercar Brake Technology to the Motor World in the Ducati Superleggera V4

JAKARTA - Brake manufacturer Brembo has officially introduced a breakthrough in carbon-ceramic disc technology (carbon-ceramic) which is adapted directly from hypercar technology for the two-wheeled world. This revolutionary component debuted on the latest ultra-exclusive model, the Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario.

The innovation titled Brembo Hyction marks the first time that a top-class carbon-ceramic technology has been completely redesigned specifically for road motorcycles, not just a modification of the car system. The main focus of this development is extreme weight reduction and improved thermal efficiency.

Launching Riderapart, Wednesday, April 1, technical data shows that each 340 mm diameter disc weighs only 1.375 kilograms. Compared to conventional steel discs, Brembo managed to cut the weight by almost 1 kilogram per disc, or a total reduction of about 2 pounds on the front wheel alone.

Brembo states that the main advantage of this technology is not only in the stopping power, but in the 40 percent reduction in inertia.

"This figure significantly changes the driving dynamics. With a lighter rotational mass, the motor becomes sharper when entering the turn-in and provides a more stable chassis response during high-speed transitions," the company's official statement reads.

In terms of specifications, the Hyction disc has a thickness of 8 mm with 132 ventilation holes to dissipate extreme heat. This component is combined with the GP4-HY caliper, a monoblock radial unit carved from a single aluminum block. This caliper is equipped with 30 mm and 34 mm pistons, as well as a boosted mechanism that allows maximum braking with a lighter lever pressure.

Not only in the front, the rear sector also gets a weight reduction touch through a 223 mm floating steel disc that uses aluminum carriers and bushings to replace the standard steel components.