Galfer: Providing stopping power to the world’s top motorcycle racers
Visordown takes a closer look at the product that is responsible for slowing down numerous Moto2, Moto3, and WSBK motorcycle racers; Including Eugene Laverty.
Harry McKenzie
2019_WSBK_LAVERTY Galfer moto
After fitting some Galfer Moto Discs to my K9 SV650S daily commuter, it got me thinking. Who else uses Galfer discs to bring them to a controlled and rapid stop?
After a bit of investigation, it turns out Galfer discs are used right up to the highest levels of racing, including Moto2, Moto3 and World Superbikes (WSBK). The disc used specifically is the Racing Disc Wave® CW1.
So, how does the CW2 disc differ from the CW1 wavey’s that I fitted to my SV? Well, apart from a few extra cooling holes, they’re manufactured to the same level of quality as the full-fat racing discs, like that Remy Gardner uses in the Moto2 championship. Good to know right?
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Benefits of the Racing Disc Wave® CW1
Apart from making your machine looking like a thoroughbred race bike, there are numerous advantages to swapping out the stock discs with Galfer ones, which include:
Reduced weight
Increased stopping power
More efficient heat dissipation
Excellent corrosion resistance due to anodized, chromed and stainless material processes
Greatly reduced tendency to warp under extreme heating
Maintains a cleaner contact surface with the pad
Whilst changing the discs alone will improve braking performance, I noticed the best results came after swapping to some Galfer G1375 sintered pads and Wezmoto Braided brake lines. These steps literally transformed the braking power on my SV650 - a bike renowned for a rubbish stock brake setup. The only thing the standard discs on an SV are good for is being made into a clock.
Galfer Moto Racing Disc Wave® CW1
Who else uses Galfer Discs?
Although this might seem slightly-nerdy, here’s a list of all the riders that trusts Galfer to support them with braking equipment.
Remy Gardner - Moto 2
Galfer Moto Racing Disc Wave® CW1
Sam Lowes - Moto 2
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Gabriel Rodrigo - Moto 3
Gabi_Rodrigo2_Argentina Galfer
Eugene Laverty - WSBK
Eugene Laverty - WSBK Galfer.
Randy Krummenacher - WSS
Randy Krummenacher - WSS GAlfer
Complete Galfer supported riders list
Competition
Team
Riders
Class
Country
FIM MOTOGP
MotoGP
Gresini Racing
Sam Lowes
Moto2
GBR
MotoGP
SAG
Remy Gardner
Moto2
AUS
MotoGP
SAG
Tetsuta Nagashima
Moto2
JAP
MotoGP
Petronas Sprinta Racing
Khairul Idham Pawi
Moto2
MAL
MotoGP
Petronas Sprinta Racing
Jonas Folger
Moto2
GER
MotoGP
Petronas Sprinta Racing
Bradley Smith
Moto2
GBR
MotoGP
Estrella Galicia 0,0
Alonso López
Moto3
ESP
MotoGP
Estrella Galicia 0,0
Sergio García
Moto3
ESP
MotoGP
Gresini Racing
Gabriel Rodrigo
Moto3
ARG
MotoGP
Gresini Racing
Ricardo Rossi
Moto3
ITA
MotoGP
Gresini Racing
Jeremy Alcoba
Moto3
ESP
MotoGP
Leopard Racing
Lorenzo Dalla Porta
Moto3
ITA
MotoGP
Leopard Racing
Marcos Ramirez
Moto3
ESP
MotoGP
SIC 58
Niccolò Antonelli
Moto3
ITA
MotoGP
SIC 58
Tatsuki Suzuki
Moto3
JAP
MotoGP
Reale-Avintia Racing
Stefano Nepa
Moto3
ITA
MotoGP
Petronas Sprinta Racing
John Mcphee
Moto3
SCO
MotoGP
Petronas Sprinta Racing
Ayumu Sasaki
Moto3
JAP
MotoGP
Prustel GP
Jakub Kornfeil
Moto3
CZE
MotoGP
Prustel GP
Filip Salac
Moto3
CZE
WSBK
WSBK
Go Eleven
Eugene Laverty
SBK
GBR
WSBK
Evan Bros Bardahl
Randy Krummenacher
SSP
SUI
WSBK
Evan Bros Bardahl
Federico Caricasulo
SSP
ITA
WSBK
DS Junior Team
Marc Garcia
SSP300
ESP
WSBK
DS Junior Team
Yuta Okaya
SSP300
JAP
WSBK
DS Junior Team
Jose Luis Perez
SSP300
ESP
That’s a pretty impressive array of riders, and for good reason. These discs and pads work a treat. From road to race, there’s a Galfer disc to suit everyone.
