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SBK, Locatelli: oversized and...cooled brake system for Estoril

The increase in temperature during the Portuguese GP forced Locatelli to fit a system more suited to his needs as a 'hard breaker'.

SBK: Locatelli: oversized and...cooled brake system for Estoril

Superbike is said to be the ultimate expression of production supersport bikes. It seems to be true in a way, given this tweet from Pata Yamaha that assists Locatelli and informs us that at Estoril Loka will race with thicker brake discs and a dynamic air intake to cool the calipers. Equipment, which, as far as cooling is concerned, some standard bikes also have.

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