NGage HB 163 Whisker Ceramic Ultimate+ Rear Brake Pads – Interceptor/GT 650, Himalayan 450, Guerrilla 450, Meteor/Hunter 350, KTM Duke/RC, Triumph 400 & More

NGage HB 163 Whisker Ceramic Ultimate+ Rear Brake Pads

NGage HB 163 Whisker Ceramic Ultimate+ is a multi-application rear motorcycle disc brake pad used across a broad range of motorcycles from Royal Enfield, KTM, Bajaj, BMW, TVS, Suzuki, Honda, Triumph, Ducati, Jawa, Yezdi and Ather.

This listing is built around the exact HB 163 application matrix published in NGage Master Catalogue V4.9. Fitment is position-specific: HB 163 is listed as a rear pad for the applications below. Do not order by pad number alone without checking motorcycle model and brake position.

What This Product Is

HB 163 is NGage's Whisker Ceramic Ultimate+ version of the 163 pad profile. NGage describes Whisker Ceramic as a ceramic friction material reinforced with small fibre-like “whiskers” designed to improve friction and high-temperature braking performance compared with standard ceramic brake-pad material.

Key Features

• Brand: NGage Powerparts
• Range: Whisker Ceramic Ultimate+
• Pad Code / MPN: HB 163
• Brake Position: Rear on the confirmed applications listed below
• Compound: Whisker-reinforced ceramic
• Manufacturer-published friction coefficient: 0.45–0.60
• Manufacturer-published thermal resistance: up to 650°C
• Manufacturer-published shear strength: >4.5 N/m² as printed in the catalogue
• Manufacturer life reference: approximately 15,000–25,000 km under normal driving conditions; actual life varies substantially with motorcycle, load, disc condition, traffic, terrain and braking style
• MRP: ₹1,400 inclusive of taxes

Whisker Ceramic Friction Material

NGage lists the friction material as a blend of:

• Whisker Filament
• High-end Ceramic Fiber (Italy)
• High-end Mineral Fiber (Netherlands)
• High-end Aramid Fiber (USA)
• Copper Fiber

NGage markets the compound around strong friction stability, high-temperature capability, durability and low-noise / low-dust characteristics. Real-world noise and dust also depend on disc condition, caliper condition, contamination, installation and bedding-in, so zero noise or zero dust is not guaranteed here.

Confirmed Compatibility – HB 163 Rear

KTM

Bajaj

BMW

TVS

Royal Enfield

Important Royal Enfield 650 warning: NGage lists HB 155 at the rear for Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650. HB 163 should not be ordered for the rear of those two models based only on the 650 engine family.

Suzuki

Honda

CBR250R note: The rear remains HB 163 in both listed CBR250R applications, but the front pad differs between Non-ABS and ABS/Nissin versions.

Triumph

Ducati

Ducati fitment warning: The NGage V4.9 chart lists HB 164 rear for Ducati Multistrada 1200 (2015–2018), not HB 163. Multistrada 950 is shown with HB 155 rear. Do not order HB 163 for those models based on another Ducati application.

Jawa

Yezdi

Ather

Fitment Note / Return-Prevention Note

Brake pad fitment must be confirmed by motorcycle model, variant, brake position and caliper/pad shape. Do not assume that all motorcycles from the same brand or engine family use HB 163. If your motorcycle is not explicitly listed above, compare the existing pad shape or verify the NGage application before ordering.

Examples of important non-HB163 rear applications in the same catalogue include:

• Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 – rear HB 155
• Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 – rear HB 155
• Ducati Multistrada 1200 (2015–2018) – rear HB 164
• Ducati Multistrada 950 – rear HB 155
• Honda CB H'ness 350 / CB350 / CB350RS – rear HB 150

HB 163 Whisker Ceramic vs HBS 163 Sintered

HB 163 and HBS 163 are different compounds. Select the compound according to riding requirement; do not treat the codes as identical products.

What You Will Receive

1 × NGage Whisker Ceramic Ultimate+ HB 163 Brake Pad Set

Pad pins, retaining clips, brake fluid, caliper hardware and other braking-system components are not included unless specifically shown or stated.

Installation Note

Professional installation is recommended. Brakes are safety-critical components.

• Match the removed pad shape with HB 163 before installation.
• Confirm that the application is for the rear brake on your exact motorcycle.
• Inspect the brake rotor for excessive wear, scoring, cracking, warping or contamination.
• Inspect and clean the caliper, piston area and pad guides correctly.
• Keep grease, oil, chain lubricant and other contaminants away from the pad friction surface and brake disc.
• After installation, restore normal brake pressure before moving the motorcycle.
• Bed in the pads progressively.
• Follow the motorcycle manufacturer's service procedures, torque specifications and brake-disc wear limits.

When Should Brake Pads Be Replaced?

NGage notes that brake pads are wear items and continuing to run excessively worn pads can reduce braking responsiveness and damage the brake rotor. Inspect the braking system if you notice reduced braking effectiveness, abnormal/screeching noise, very thin friction material, uneven wear, rotor scoring or an unexpected change in lever/pedal behaviour.

Buyer-Focused FAQs

Is NGage HB 163 a rear brake pad?
Yes, for the confirmed applications listed on this page. The same pad code should not be assumed to be a rear pad for an unlisted motorcycle without verification.

Does HB 163 fit Interceptor 650?
Yes. NGage V4.9 lists HB 164 front and HB 163 rear for Interceptor 650 / GT 650.

Does HB 163 fit Continental GT 650?
Yes. It is the listed rear Whisker Ceramic pad; HB 164 is listed at the front.

Does HB 163 fit Himalayan 450?
Yes. NGage lists HB 164 front and HB 163 rear.

Does HB 163 fit Guerrilla 450?
Yes. NGage lists HB 164 front and HB 163 rear.

Does HB 163 fit Meteor 350, Hunter 350 and Reborn Classic 350?
Yes. NGage lists HB 155 front and HB 163 rear for these motorcycles.

Does HB 163 fit Super Meteor 650 or Shotgun 650 rear?
No according to NGage V4.9. Both are listed with HB 155 rear.

Does HB 163 fit KTM Duke / RC?
NGage lists HB 163 at the rear of the 125, 200, 250 and 390 Duke / RC applications shown in its catalogue.

Does HB 163 fit KTM Adventure 250 / 390?
Yes, at the rear. The front differs by generation: HB 184 for Gen 2 and HB 164 for Gen 3.

Does HB 163 fit Dominar 400?
Yes. NGage lists HB 163 at the rear for its Dominar 400 applications.

Does HB 163 fit Pulsar NS200 or RS200?
Yes. NGage lists HB 163 at the rear for both applications.

Does HB 163 fit BMW G310R / G310GS?
Yes. NGage lists HB 184 front and HB 163 rear.

Does HB 163 fit TVS Apache RR310?
Yes. NGage lists HB 184 front and HB 163 rear.

Does HB 163 fit Suzuki Gixxer 250?
Yes. NGage V4.9 lists HB 163 as the rear ceramic pad.

Does HB 163 fit Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX?
Yes. NGage V4.9 lists HB 163 at the rear.

Does HB 163 fit Honda CBR250R?
Yes, at the rear for both listed Non-ABS and ABS/Nissin applications. The front pad code differs between the two versions.

Does HB 163 fit Triumph Speed 400 / Scrambler 400 X?
Yes, at the rear. Their front ceramic pad is HB 184.

Does HB 163 fit Triumph T4?
Yes, at the rear. NGage lists HB 164 at the front.

Does HB 163 fit Ducati Monster 797 or Ducati Scrambler?
Yes. NGage V4.9 lists HB 163 at the rear for both.

Does HB 163 fit Ducati Multistrada 1200?
No according to NGage V4.9. Multistrada 1200 (2015–2018) is listed with HB 164 rear.

Does HB 163 fit Jawa 42 / Jawa Classic?
Yes. NGage lists HB 163 at the rear.

Does HB 163 fit Yezdi Roadster / Adventure?
Yes. NGage lists HB 163 at the rear.

Does HB 163 fit Ather 450 / 450X?
Yes. NGage lists HB 155 front and HB 163 rear.

Is HB 163 ceramic or sintered?
HB 163 is the Whisker Ceramic Ultimate+ compound. HBS 163 is the sintered version.

What friction coefficient does NGage publish?
0.45–0.60 for the Whisker Ceramic range.

What heat resistance does NGage publish?
Up to 650°C for Whisker Ceramic.

How long does HB 163 last?
NGage publishes an indicative 15,000–25,000 km range under normal driving conditions. This is not a guaranteed replacement interval and varies with use.