Bickers Expands Vesrah Motorcycle Brake Pad Offering

Maxxis International (UK)’’s motorcycle distribution arm, Bickers has expanded its range of brake pads from Vesrah. Made in Japan to OE specifications, Vesrah pads give powerful, responsive braking dependable wet or dry, fast or slow, road or track according to the manufacturer. The three ranges available comprise the RJL pad for road and race; the JL road and off-road pad; and the standard semi-metallic/organic carbon pad.

Vesrah also details the specification of all three ranges: RJL – The Road/Race Pad – is described as “ideal for track days”. Originally developed for endurance racing, they are a sintered metal pad with up to twice the life of normal pads. Vesrah RJL pads are also said to have a very low bed-in time – users merely need brake twice on the track, and the pads are ready for full use. The pads are 4mm thick with a steel backplate to achieve SK-5 (highest heat resistance). Its heat rating is VSR400HHH. The brake pads provide “good initial bite with low lever effort,” says the company.

JL – the road/off-road pad is made from sintered metal, suitable for road and off-road riding. The compound includes copper, tin, graphite and other metallic elements, giving them high temperature stability. With a full range of high performance applications, JL pads are suitable for all weather, all year round use. Vesrah says the Japanese pads are 3.2mm thick, with a heat rating of VSR400HH and are compatible with stainless steel discs.

The manufacturer’s semi-metallic, organic carbon Standard Pad is TUV approved, offering strong, dependable braking at a budget price. As with the other ranges, they are made in Japan to OE specifications with a heat rating of VSR300GG. All three ranges are available through Bickers.