BREMBO: SUZUKI NEW CUSTOMER FOR ROAD BIKE CALIPERS

Brembo becomes a supplier for Suzuki also for road bikes - after years of cooperation on the MotoGP - with a new caliper designed especially for the new version of the GSX-R 600 and 750, the flagship Super Sport model of this Japanese manufacturer.

With this new supply, which will last for approximately three years, Brembo reconfirms its position as one of the favourite suppliers of the leading manufacturers and strengthens its presence in the Japanese motorcycle market, where it has been working with Yamaha for some years.

In the first half of 2010, Suzuki was the third largest Japanese manufacturer in terms of sales volumes in Europe, and its models GSX-R 600 and 750 are both in the top ten Super Sport models sold in Europe.

With this new application, Brembo further consolidates its position in the new motorcycle market, adding another prestigious brand to the list of its many international customers, including: , BMW, BRP-Bombardier Recreational Products, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Husqvarna, KTM, , MV Augusta, , Triumph, Yamaha.

THE PRODUCT: the front monoblock caliper M4x32, customised on the two versions of the GSX-R, the most sporting model put on the road by the Japanese manufacturer yet, contains 4 pistons of 32 mm diameter and is based on the Brembo monoblock technology, identical to the one used in MotoGp and Sbk, which, using exclusive, cutting-edge production technologies, offers a light, compact product with high stiffness.

The brake caliper M4x32 has a 108 mm mounting distance and offers high performance in terms of brake power and control.

About Brembo SpA Brembo SpA is the world leader and acknowledged innovator of the technology for automotive vehicles. Brembo supplies high performance brake systems - for the most important manufacturers of , commercial vehicles and motorbikes worldwide - as well as clutches, seats, seat belts and other components for racing only. Moreover, Brembo is also a leader in the racing sector and has won more than 200 championships. Today the company operates in 15 countries of 3 continents, with 36 production and business sites, and a pool of 5,417 employees (31/12/2009), about 10% of whom are engineers and product specialists active in the R&D. 2009 turnover is € 825,9 million. Brembo is the owner of the Brembo, Breco, Bybre, Marchesini, brands and operates through the AP Racing brand.

Stezzano,11 th October 2010

For info: Gianfranco De Marchi – Communications Director Brembo SpA Tel. +39 035 6052576 Fax +39 035 6052273 E-mail: [email protected] – Web: www.brembo.com