A question for the T historians.

Keith B · Nov 18, 2010

Was the Gen II 1000R ever imported into the UK with the 4 pad front brake calipers?
The reason I'm asking is,I found a 2006 T brochure and the bike very clearly wears the 4 pad calipers,as on the Factory.Ive also got a 2008 brochure and it shows the 2 pad version.So were they std fitment in the UK,or was it just for certain markets?

Batfastard · Nov 18, 2010

Yes.

The very first models had the 4 pad fronts, as do all models of the Factory.
It changed on the R model with the 07 bikes (139 bhp Magnesium "Evo" Engine) called 07.5 in the States.

Keith B · Nov 18, 2010

He,he,I kinda guessed you would know.

Hmm,....wonder why they went to 2 pad calipers?Production costs?

Batfastard · Nov 18, 2010

Keith B said:
He,he,I kinda guessed you would know.

Hmm,....wonder why they went to 2 pad calipers?Production costs?

I think so, I believe the 2 pad caliper is a little cheaper to produce, I can't tell any difference in the braking on our two, either will flip you over the handlebars if you are clumsy enough.

Keith B · Nov 18, 2010

Too right,....I have no complaints about the brakes at all.Just curious why some years had differant calipers.Thanks for the info.

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