There are three types of brake pad used on modern motorcycles and these fall into three groups, Organic, Semi-metallic or Sintered.
Semi-metallic pads are blended with up to 30 or 50% cheap steel fiber, Organic pads are manufactured with man-made fibers such as Kevlar or Twaron, bonded together with a petro-chemical resin; Sintered metal pads are copper alloy fused together under heat and pressure. EBC Brakes makes only Organic and Sintered brake pads as they do not believe that the steel fiber technology is suitable for motorcycle brakes for numerous reasons. Organic pads have attracted many enthusiasts because of the way they work. They are inherently easier on rotors and have a brake “feel” preferred by many riders.
(two sets required for dual rotor installation)
R65 single rotor 1988-89
R80/R80RT single rotor 1984-95
R80GS 1987-95
R80PD/CH 1990-95
R850GS 1996
R100GS 1986-94
R100PD 1989-96
