Bendix Moto
Words and Photos: Bendix/FMP Group Australia
Riding with confidence means having faith in your own abilities, but more importantly, it means having faith in the motorcycle beneath you. That means trusting the motorcycle’s components, from ‘big ticket’ items like the frame, engine and transmission, to things like the tyres, suspension and especially the brakes.
The proliferation of ABS on modern motorcycles makes braking seem “easy,” but ABS is only as good as the items it’s connected to, specifically your bike’s brake rotors and pads.
Brake pads are one of those consumables you can spend a little or a lot on, but the importance they play in ensuring your ride finishes without a trip to the hospital – or worse – means they’re an item you should never scrimp on.
You also should choose pads from a company with a lot of experience in the field of braking – that’s where Bendix comes in.
Bendix Moto
Founded in 1955, Bendix is a name that’s become synonymous with braking expertise and friction material know-how in the automotive world. They’re now applying that expertise to motorcycles, with the release of a range of high-performance brake pads developed specifically for bikes - ‘Bendix Moto’.
While Bendix Moto motorcycle brake pads are new to Australia and New Zealand, they’ve already been proven in several other Asia-Pacific markets, while Bendix has been an official partner of Australia’s leading motorcycle training academy, motoDNA, since 2021.
Bendix Moto pads are available to suit sports bikes, cruisers, roadsters, adventure tourers and trail bikes. The range launches with two key products – Ultimate+ and Street Road Track - which will be followed by others in the coming months.
Ultimate+
Bendix Moto’s Ultimate+ pads are manufactured using dense ceramic materials that provide maximum durability and braking feel. Each pad features embedded fine copper fibres that increase friction and heat conductivity to increase pad longevity.
Other benefits of Ultimate+ pads are low dust for cleaner wheels and low noise for a more enjoyable ride, while the low wear design increases rotor life, regardless of the user’s riding style.
Ideal for the everyday commuter or casual rider who wants ultimate confidence and control on every ride, Bendix Moto Ultimate+ brake pads are suitable for cruisers and commuters of all types, as well as trail and touring bikes of small and medium capacity.
Street Road Track
Built for longevity and spirited riding – particularly for mid to large capacity bikes and heavier machines – Bendix Moto Street Road Track pads use stable friction substances, resulting in more predictive braking in all conditions – hot, cold, wet or dry.
Manufactured from sinter materials, Street Road Track pads offer increased durability over organic pads. Their patented design also ensures they can handle dirty or damp conditions with ease and deliver longer pad life.
Experienced riders who enjoy pushing their motorcycle to the limit will appreciate the strong initial bite and responsiveness that Street Road Track pads deliver, as they’re designed to stick to rotors faster, providing more immediate braking and increased control. They’re also engineered to reduce fade, even at higher temperatures.
Bendix Moto near you
Bendix Moto’s Ultimate+ and Street Road Track pads are available to suit a broad range of Japanese, European, American and Chinese motorcycles across a variety of categories.
The Bendix Moto range can be purchased from Supercheap Auto or direct from bendixmoto.com.au where you’ll also find informative articles, tips and braking issue diagnosis advice.
