Brembo introduces G Sessanta Concept brake caliper for motorcycles
Italian braking expert Brembo is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Commemorating this glorious event is the brand's newest brake caliper concept for motorcycles. The latest G Sessanta Concept is unlike any brake caliper you've seen before. Embodying the desirable traits of a genuine concept, G Sessanta is Brembo's vision for the future of mobility.
The Brembo G Sessanta Concept has innovative LED lighting technology that is purpose-built on the body of the caliper. It not only enhances form and function but it serves as a communication interface for the driver. "The light takes Brembo's experience in the use of color to a higher level, giving it new values," according to Brembo's PR.
Wireless technology is at the heart of G Sessanta. The colors and lighting effects can be personalized using your smartphone or gadget. You can choose from changing lighting moods or allow the system to select the lighting effects based on existing surroundings.
What's more, it can relay warning lights to the driver, like when the brake pads need replacing. And if you find it tricky discerning your bike from hundreds of others in a parking lot, G Sessanta can emit a courtesy light to point you in the right direction.
Brembo has been setting new standards in braking technology since the brand's inception in 1961. Born in Paladina, Italy, Brembo's 46-year motorsports history is a testament to the brand's commitment towards performance and innovation. The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has optional Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes with copper-free brake pads and electronic sensors to monitor the brake pad thickness, all while weighing 64 pounds less than cast-iron brakes.
However, will Brembo's G Sessanta Concept make it to four-wheeled conveyances? We'll have to wait and see, and it's interesting to witness how lighting or wireless technology can benefit auto brakes, as well. Still, it's good to know that significant OEM and aftermarket suppliers are infusing new technology into their products.