220mm disk and pit brake in rear
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Sidewinder Jerry
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So are you saying you no longer have a front brake? Two brakes mean you have more than one way of stopping if you have a brake failure. Here's why a front brake is so important.
On a two-wheeled vehicle, the front brake typically provides significantly more stopping power compared to the rear brake. This is because when braking, weight shifts forward, placing more pressure and traction on the front wheel, allowing it to generate more braking force.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Weight Transfer:
When you brake, the vehicle's weight shifts towards the front. This means the front wheel bears more of the vehicle's weight, increasing the available traction.
Brake Size and Design:
Front brakes on motorcycles often have larger rotors or pads compared to rear brakes, which also contributes to more stopping power.
Braking Efficiency:
The front brake's increased traction and larger braking surfaces translate to greater stopping power.
Typical Braking Power Distribution:
While the exact percentage can vary, the front brake typically contributes 70-90% of the overall stopping power.
In short, the front brake is designed and engineered to be the primary braking force on a two-wheeled vehicle due to the physics of weight transfer and the need for more efficient braking.
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Venice Motor Bikes
Custom Builder / Dealer/Los Angeles
Vehicles have larger brakes on the front because the front wheels handle (something like) 75% of the total stopping power.
Having all the stopping power on the rear wheel will just have you skidding into a wall.
Having all the stopping power on the rear wheel will just have you skidding into a wall.
Testname111
Active Member
i don't like idea that bigger brake could lock up and flip forward, i have hydraulic breaks on the front and back now <3
Testname111
Active Member
ya because the engine/weight is in the front of the car typically, most my bike weight in back anywaysVehicles have larger brakes on the front because the front wheels handle (something like) 75% of the total stopping power.
Having all the stopping power on the rear wheel will just have you skidding into a wall.
