WP Suspension Is Going Into the Brake Business

WP is proud to introduce a range of high-performance braking solutions, with a total of 19 all-new components in the pipeline, redefining precision and control at a high-performance OEM level.

WP has long been a leader in Suspension Technology, having developed and produced many high-quality OEM components for KTM and other high-end brands. Now, WP takes the next step with the launch of WP Braking Systems.

Combining cutting-edge technology with advanced materials, WP Brakes deliver unmatched reliability on the road and track, born out of a need for a high-performance braking system that was tailored to the specific OEM needs of KTM Motorcycles.

A highly skilled team of 11 experts, each with over 20 years of experience in brake development, forms the core of operations. Equipped with state-of-the-art testing and prototyping facilities, the team specializes in advanced engineering, CAD design, supplier development, and full validation processes at a 6,000 sqm SOP-ready plant.

With full vertical integration – from hose braiding and extrusion to machining and assembly – the facility ensures the highest standards of quality and efficiency, further enhanced by an exclusive 100 m anodizing line for premium surface treatments and cosmetic finishes, to deliver 300,000 brake systems and 1.5 million hoses annually.

This in-house development process has also allowed for a renewed focus on design, with weight and heat management at the core. This has been done to ensure maximum performance under high stress, utilizing the highest quality materials – effectively bestowing big-bike braking performance onto smaller engine classes.

Of those components, a new Radial Master Cylinder will also bring race-level technology to the smaller engine classes, featuring rear floating calipers with open-bridge cooling, oversized pads, and service-friendly designs for easier maintenance.

An all-new, lightweight four-piston WP Front Radial Caliper weighing in at only 740 g – one of the lightest on the market – will feature a central bridge structure, designed to be as stiff and compact as possible.

Thanks to this optimization of the caliper stack-up, a narrower body width is achieved, making the radial caliper compatible with spoked wheel applications, as well as featuring die-cast aluminum bodies, hard-anodized coated aluminum pistons, EPDM square and dust seal, and sintered or organic brake pads.​

WP braking systems will also feature braided hoses as OEM equipment, making use of high-quality Polytetrafluoroethylene​ (PTFE) able to withstand pressures of up to 40 bar. This not only provides riders with a sporty feel on the brakes, but also improves responsiveness and control lap after lap, corner after corner.

In designing these components, special attention has also been given to reducing drag torque, optimizing motorcycle performance, while minimizing fuel consumption, and pad wear.

This new generation of WP braking technology underscores WP’s commitment to high-end motorcycle components, delivering lighter weight, higher efficiency, improved cooling, and absolute reliability for the next era of motorcycle performance – from the racetrack to the street.