{"product_id":"ngage-hb-163-whisker-ceramic-ultimate-plus-rear-brake-pads","title":"NGage HB 163 Whisker Ceramic Ultimate+ Rear Brake Pads – Interceptor\/GT 650, Himalayan 450, Guerrilla 450, Meteor\/Hunter 350, KTM Duke\/RC, Triumph 400 \u0026 More","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNGage HB 163 Whisker Ceramic Ultimate+ Rear Brake Pads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNGage HB 163 Whisker Ceramic Ultimate+\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multi-application \u003cstrong\u003erear motorcycle disc brake pad\u003c\/strong\u003e used across a broad range of motorcycles from Royal Enfield, KTM, Bajaj, BMW, TVS, Suzuki, Honda, Triumph, Ducati, Jawa, Yezdi and Ather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is built around the exact \u003cstrong\u003eHB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e application matrix published in NGage Master Catalogue V4.9. Fitment is position-specific: HB 163 is listed as a \u003cstrong\u003erear pad\u003c\/strong\u003e for the applications below. Do not order by pad number alone without checking motorcycle model and brake position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Product Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHB 163 is NGage's \u003cstrong\u003eWhisker Ceramic Ultimate+\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGage Powerparts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisker Ceramic Ultimate+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePad Code \/ MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e HB 163\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrake Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear on the confirmed applications listed below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisker-reinforced ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer-published friction coefficient:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45–0.60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer-published thermal resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 650°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer-published shear strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;4.5 N\/m² as printed in the catalogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer life reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 15,000–25,000 km under normal driving conditions; actual life varies substantially with motorcycle, load, disc condition, traffic, terrain and braking style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e ₹1,400 inclusive of taxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhisker Ceramic Friction Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNGage lists the friction material as a blend of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisker Filament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end Ceramic Fiber (Italy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end Mineral Fiber (Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end Aramid Fiber (USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper Fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNGage 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConfirmed Compatibility – HB 163 Rear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKTM\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotorcycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront Ceramic Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKTM 125 RC \/ Duke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKTM 200 RC \/ Duke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKTM 250 RC \/ Duke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKTM 390 RC \/ Duke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKTM Adventure 250 \/ 390\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGen 2: HB 184 \/ Gen 3: HB 164\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBajaj\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotorcycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront Ceramic Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBajaj Dominar 400 (2019 application)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBajaj Dominar 400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBajaj Pulsar NS200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBajaj Pulsar 200–220 application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBajaj Pulsar RS200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBMW\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotorcycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront Ceramic Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW G 310 R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW G 310 GS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW S 1000 R (2014–2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTVS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTVS Apache RR310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront: HB 184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRoyal Enfield\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotorcycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront Ceramic Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThunderbird 350 \/ 500 UCE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic \/ Electra 350 \/ 500 UCE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeteor 350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHunter 350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReborn Classic 350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHimalayan 410 \/ 440 application as printed in NGage V4.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHimalayan 450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 164\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuerrilla 450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 164\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterceptor 650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 164\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinental GT 650 \/ GT 650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 164\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Royal Enfield 650 warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGage lists \u003cstrong\u003eHB 155 at the rear\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSuzuki\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuzuki Gixxer 250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuzuki V-Strom 250 SX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHonda\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotorcycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront Ceramic Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHonda CBR 250R Non-ABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 164\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHonda CBR 250R ABS – Nissin Calipers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 089\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCBR250R note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rear remains HB 163 in both listed CBR250R applications, but the front pad differs between Non-ABS and ABS\/Nissin versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTriumph\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotorcycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront Ceramic Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriumph Street Triple 675\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 089\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriumph Street Triple 675 R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront not specified as HB 163 in this chart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriumph Speed 400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriumph Scrambler 400 X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriumph T4 \/ Speed T4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHB 164\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDucati\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDucati Monster 797\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDucati Scrambler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDucati fitment warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e The NGage V4.9 chart lists \u003cstrong\u003eHB 164 rear\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eJawa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJawa 42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJawa Classic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eYezdi\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYezdi Roadster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYezdi Adventure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAther\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAther 450 \/ 450X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear – HB 163\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront: HB 155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment Note \/ Return-Prevention Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrake pad fitment must be confirmed by motorcycle model, variant, brake position and caliper\/pad shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of important non-HB163 rear applications in the same catalogue include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650 – rear HB 155\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Enfield Shotgun 650 – rear HB 155\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucati Multistrada 1200 (2015–2018) – rear HB 164\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucati Multistrada 950 – rear HB 155\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonda CB H'ness 350 \/ CB350 \/ CB350RS – rear HB 150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHB 163 Whisker Ceramic vs HBS 163 Sintered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHB 163 Whisker Ceramic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHBS 163 Sintered\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisker-reinforced ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSintered metallic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer Friction Coefficient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.45–0.60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.55–0.65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer Thermal Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 650°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1000°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer Life Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15,000–25,000 km under normal conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12,000–18,000 km under normal conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral Character\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgressive ceramic feel with low-dust \/ low-noise focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher-temperature and demanding-use focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHB 163 and HBS 163 are different compounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the compound according to riding requirement; do not treat the codes as identical products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × NGage Whisker Ceramic Ultimate+ HB 163 Brake Pad Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePad pins, retaining clips, brake fluid, caliper hardware and other braking-system components are not included unless specifically shown or stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional installation is recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brakes are safety-critical components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the removed pad shape with HB 163 before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm that the application is for the rear brake on your exact motorcycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the brake rotor for excessive wear, scoring, cracking, warping or contamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect and clean the caliper, piston area and pad guides correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep grease, oil, chain lubricant and other contaminants away from the pad friction surface and brake disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter installation, restore normal brake pressure before moving the motorcycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBed in the pads progressively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the motorcycle manufacturer's service procedures, torque specifications and brake-disc wear limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen Should Brake Pads Be Replaced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNGage 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuyer-Focused FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs NGage HB 163 a rear brake pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Interceptor 650?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage V4.9 lists HB 164 front and \u003cstrong\u003eHB 163 rear\u003c\/strong\u003e for Interceptor 650 \/ GT 650.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Continental GT 650?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is the listed \u003cstrong\u003erear Whisker Ceramic pad\u003c\/strong\u003e; HB 164 is listed at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Himalayan 450?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage lists HB 164 front and \u003cstrong\u003eHB 163 rear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Guerrilla 450?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage lists HB 164 front and \u003cstrong\u003eHB 163 rear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Meteor 350, Hunter 350 and Reborn Classic 350?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage lists HB 155 front and \u003cstrong\u003eHB 163 rear\u003c\/strong\u003e for these motorcycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Super Meteor 650 or Shotgun 650 rear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo according to NGage V4.9.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are listed with HB 155 rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit KTM Duke \/ RC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNGage lists HB 163 at the rear of the 125, 200, 250 and 390 Duke \/ RC applications shown in its catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit KTM Adventure 250 \/ 390?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, at the rear. The front differs by generation: HB 184 for Gen 2 and HB 164 for Gen 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Dominar 400?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage lists HB 163 at the rear for its Dominar 400 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Pulsar NS200 or RS200?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage lists HB 163 at the rear for both applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit BMW G310R \/ G310GS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage lists HB 184 front and HB 163 rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit TVS Apache RR310?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage lists HB 184 front and HB 163 rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Suzuki Gixxer 250?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage V4.9 lists HB 163 as the rear ceramic pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage V4.9 lists HB 163 at the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Honda CBR250R?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, at the rear for both listed Non-ABS and ABS\/Nissin applications. The front pad code differs between the two versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Triumph Speed 400 \/ Scrambler 400 X?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, at the rear. Their front ceramic pad is HB 184.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Triumph T4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, at the rear. NGage lists HB 164 at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Ducati Monster 797 or Ducati Scrambler?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage V4.9 lists HB 163 at the rear for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Ducati Multistrada 1200?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo according to NGage V4.9.\u003c\/strong\u003e Multistrada 1200 (2015–2018) is listed with HB 164 rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Jawa 42 \/ Jawa Classic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage lists HB 163 at the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Yezdi Roadster \/ Adventure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage lists HB 163 at the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes HB 163 fit Ather 450 \/ 450X?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NGage lists HB 155 front and HB 163 rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs HB 163 ceramic or sintered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHB 163 is the \u003cstrong\u003eWhisker Ceramic Ultimate+\u003c\/strong\u003e compound. HBS 163 is the sintered version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat friction coefficient does NGage publish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0.45–0.60 for the Whisker Ceramic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat heat resistance does NGage publish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 650°C for Whisker Ceramic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does HB 163 last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNGage publishes an indicative 15,000–25,000 km range under normal driving conditions. This is not a guaranteed replacement interval and varies with use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NGage Powerparts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51861279637799,"sku":"HB 163","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/underthehood.co.in\/products\/ngage-hb-163-whisker-ceramic-ultimate-plus-rear-brake-pads","provider":"UNDER THE HOOD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}