The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is the modern icon of the café racer. With its twin-cylinder engine, agile chassis, and timeless appeal, it delivers a pure and thrilling riding experience. However, for riders looking to maximize agility and, above all, safety and modulation in everyday riding and weekend mountain trips, there is one key component that can make the difference: the braking system. Why Brembo? Because every great motorcycle deserves a system that allows it to fully express its potential, delivering predictable, powerful, and consistent braking.
L'Upgrade strategico delle pastiglie: la combinazione SA/SP
If you are a rider looking for a clear upgrade without radically changing your GT 650, replacing the brake pads is the first—and most impactful—step.
To perfectly balance power and control on the GT 650, we recommend pairing SA Sintered compound pads at the front with SP pads at the rear.
The SA pad ensures maximum efficiency in all weather conditions. It delivers strong initial bite and superior, consistent braking power, essential where around 80% of the stopping force is generated.
The SP pad, on the other hand, delivers optimal control and modulation, maintaining stability and durability.
SA/SP combination advantage: This pairing provides the best dynamic balance—maximum power and sensitivity on the front wheel (SA), combined with superior stability and durability on the rear wheel (SP). The result is more controlled and precise braking, enhancing the overall safety of your motorcycle.
Brake discs: elegance, reliability, and direct replacement
If your original discs have reached their wear limit, or if you are looking for perfect aesthetic and functional harmony with the new pads, Brembo brake discs offer the ideal solution.
The Brembo Gold Series disc is the perfect choice for your GT 650. It is not just a simple replacement, but a component that combines OEM reliability with Brembo’s unmistakable quality.
“Plug & Play” replacement: Gold Series discs are designed with exactly the same dimensions and mounting specifications as the original discs, ensuring quick installation with no modifications required.
Quality: Made using high-quality materials and precision manufacturing processes, Brembo discs ensure greater corrosion resistance and improved pairing with sintered brake pads, maximizing overall system effectiveness.
The Often Overlooked Element: Brake Fluid
Many motorcyclists focus on pads and discs, but system performance depends on the fluid. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture over time, dangerously lowering its boiling point.
Why it’s crucial: when the fluid comes under pressure due to heat (for example, during prolonged downhill braking), vapor bubbles can form inside the system. This causes Vapor Lock, which results in the brake lever feeling spongy or pulling to the bar—an extremely dangerous situation.
Our recommendation: for the GT 650, we recommend using a high-quality DOT 4 brake fluid (or DOT 5.1 for an even higher boiling point). Brembo brake fluid offers excellent vapor resistance. Be sure to replace it every 12–24 months to maintain maximum efficiency and safety.
Il cambio delle pastiglie non è un'operazione particolarmente complicata, ma vista l'importanza del componente, se non siete più che certi di cosa state facendo è meglio rivolgersi a un professionista.
Fatto questo, non ci resta che rodare le pastiglie, con frenate dolci e progressive della durata di 4/5 secondi portando la moto da 80 all'ora a circa 30. Riaccelerate e ripetete. E quando termina il rodaggio? Semplice: alla prima frenata noterete come il segno sui dischi non occupi tutta l'altezza della pista. Man mano che procedete al rodaggio vedrete però questo segno alzarsi: quando arriverete a "segnare" tutta la pista, il rodaggio sarà terminato. E potrete godervi appieno il vostro impianto frenante..