NGage HBS 163 Sintered Rear Brake Pads – Interceptor/GT 650, Himalayan 450, Guerrilla 450, Meteor/Hunter 350, KTM Duke/RC, Triumph 400 & More

NGage HBS 163 Sintered Rear Motorcycle Brake Pads

NGage HBS 163 is a multi-application sintered rear motorcycle disc brake pad used across a wide range of motorcycles from Royal Enfield, KTM, Bajaj, BMW, TVS, Suzuki, Honda, Triumph, Ducati, Jawa, Yezdi and Ather.

This listing follows the exact HBS 163 rear-brake application matrix published in NGage Master Catalogue V4.9. Fitment is position-specific: HBS 163 is confirmed at the rear only for the applications listed below. Do not select a brake pad only by brand, engine capacity or a similar-looking pad shape.

What Is NGage HBS 163?

HBS 163 is the sintered-metal version of NGage's 163 brake-pad profile. NGage describes its sintered pads as being produced by fusing metallic powders and friction modifiers under high heat and pressure to form a dense friction compound intended for demanding motorcycle braking conditions.

Key Features

• Brand: NGage Powerparts
• Range: Sintered Brake Pads
• Pad Code / MPN: HBS 163
• Brake Position: Rear on the confirmed applications below
• Friction Material: Sintered metallic compound
• Manufacturer-published friction coefficient: 0.55–0.65
• Manufacturer-published thermal resistance: up to 1000°C
• Manufacturer-published shear strength: >8 N/m² as printed in NGage V4.9
• Manufacturer life reference: approximately 12,000–18,000 km under normal driving conditions; actual service life varies considerably with motorcycle, rider, load, rotor condition, traffic, terrain and braking style
• Manufacturer positioning: racing, off-road and street use
• Catalogue markings: NGage V4.9 displays ARAI Tested and Made in Japan for the sintered brake-pad range
• MRP: ₹2,250 inclusive of taxes

Sintered Friction Material

NGage lists the sintered friction material as a combination of metal powders and friction modifiers:

• Copper: heat dissipation, durability and thermal stability
• Steel / Iron: structural strength and wear resistance
• Brass: thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance
• Graphite: friction modification and lubrication at high temperature
• Carbon Fibres: reinforcement
• Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS₂): solid lubrication under high-pressure conditions

Why Choose a Sintered Rear Pad?

HBS 163 is the relevant NGage option for riders who specifically want the characteristics of a sintered-metal rear brake pad: higher manufacturer-published friction and thermal resistance than the corresponding HB 163 Whisker Ceramic compound, with a focus on repeated braking, heat management and demanding road, touring or mixed-condition use.

Brake feel also depends on the motorcycle's hydraulic system, rotor, tyres, ABS calibration, caliper condition and bedding-in. A sintered compound should not be marketed as an automatic braking-distance reduction or as universally better for every rider.

Confirmed Compatibility – HBS 163 Rear

KTM

Bajaj

BMW

TVS

Royal Enfield

Critical Royal Enfield fitment warning: In NGage Master Catalogue V4.9, Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650 use HBS 155 at the rear, not HBS 163. Do not order HBS 163 for either model merely because other Royal Enfield 650 motorcycles use it.

Suzuki

Honda

CBR250R return-prevention note: Both listed CBR250R applications use HBS 163 at the rear, but the front pad is different between the Non-ABS and ABS/Nissin brake systems.

Triumph

Ducati

Ducati fitment warning: NGage V4.9 lists HBS 164 rear for Ducati Multistrada 1200 (2015–2018) and HBS 155 rear for Multistrada 950. HBS 163 is not claimed for those two models.

Jawa

Yezdi

Ather

Fitment / Return-Prevention Note

Brake pad fitment must be confirmed by motorcycle model, variant, brake position and pad/caliper shape. If the motorcycle is not explicitly listed above, do not assume HBS 163 compatibility.

Important examples of similar motorcycles that use a different rear sintered code in the same NGage catalogue:

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

HBS 163 Sintered vs HB 163 Whisker Ceramic

HBS 163 and HB 163 share the 163 application family but are different friction compounds. Choose according to the riding requirement rather than treating them as the same product.

What You Will Receive

1 × NGage HBS 163 Sintered Brake Pad Set

Pad pins, retaining clips, caliper hardware, brake fluid or other brake-system components are not included unless specifically supplied with the retail package.

Installation & Bedding-In

Professional installation is recommended. Motorcycle brakes are safety-critical components.

• Confirm that the removed pad profile matches HBS 163 before installation.
• Confirm the pad is for the rear brake of the exact motorcycle.
• Inspect the brake rotor for excessive wear, scoring, cracking, warping or contamination.
• Inspect and clean the caliper, pad guides and piston area 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 new pads progressively.
• Follow the motorcycle manufacturer's torque values, brake-service procedures and minimum rotor-thickness limits.

Important Rotor-Wear Note

Sintered pads use a metallic friction compound. Rotor and pad wear depend on the motorcycle, rotor material and condition, contamination, operating temperature, road environment and braking style. Inspect the brake disc whenever replacing pads rather than assuming the rotor is automatically serviceable.

When Should Brake Pads Be Replaced?

NGage describes brake pads as wear components and warns that continuing to use excessively worn pads can reduce braking responsiveness and damage the rotor. Inspect the system if you notice:

• Friction material approaching its wear limit
• Reduced or inconsistent braking response
• Metallic scraping or persistent abnormal noise
• Uneven pad wear
• Visible cracking or pad damage
• Severe disc scoring
• Unexpected change in rear-brake pedal feel

Buyer-Focused FAQs

Is NGage HBS 163 a rear brake pad?
Yes, for the confirmed applications on this page. Do not assume the same position for an unlisted motorcycle.

Does HBS 163 fit Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?
Yes. NGage V4.9 lists HBS 164 front and HBS 163 rear for Interceptor 650 / Continental GT 650.

Does HBS 163 fit Continental GT 650?
Yes, at the rear. The listed front sintered pad is HBS 164.

Does HBS 163 fit Himalayan 450?
Yes, at the rear. The listed front sintered pad is HBS 164.

Does HBS 163 fit Guerrilla 450?
Yes, at the rear. The listed front sintered pad is HBS 164.

Does HBS 163 fit Meteor 350, Hunter 350 or Reborn Classic 350?
Yes. NGage lists HBS 155 front and HBS 163 rear for this group.

Does HBS 163 fit Super Meteor 650 rear?
No according to NGage Master Catalogue V4.9. The catalogue lists HBS 155 at the rear.

Does HBS 163 fit Shotgun 650 rear?
No according to NGage Master Catalogue V4.9. The catalogue lists HBS 155 at the rear.

Does HBS 163 fit KTM 390 Duke / RC?
Yes, at the rear. NGage lists HBS 184 at the front.

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

Does HBS 163 fit Dominar 400?
Yes. NGage lists HBS 163 rear for the Dominar applications shown in V4.9.

Does HBS 163 fit Pulsar NS200 or RS200?
Yes, at the rear for both applications in NGage V4.9.

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

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

Does HBS 163 fit Suzuki Gixxer 250?
Yes, at the rear.

Does HBS 163 fit Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX?
Yes, at the rear.

Does HBS 163 fit Honda CBR250R?
Yes, at the rear for both the listed Non-ABS and ABS/Nissin applications. Their front pad codes differ.

Does HBS 163 fit Triumph Speed 400 or Scrambler 400 X?
Yes, at the rear. NGage lists HBS 184 at the front.

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

Does HBS 163 fit Street Triple 675?
Yes, at the rear in NGage V4.9.

Does HBS 163 fit Ducati Monster 797 or Ducati Scrambler?
Yes, at the rear.

Does HBS 163 fit Ducati Multistrada 1200?
No according to NGage V4.9. The 2015–2018 Multistrada 1200 rear pad is listed as HBS 164.

Does HBS 163 fit Jawa 42 / Jawa Classic?
Yes, at the rear.

Does HBS 163 fit Yezdi Roadster / Adventure?
Yes, at the rear.

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

Is HBS 163 ceramic?
No. HBS 163 is the sintered compound. HB 163 is the Whisker Ceramic version.

What friction coefficient does NGage publish for sintered pads?
NGage publishes 0.55–0.65.

What thermal resistance does NGage publish?
NGage publishes thermal resistance up to 1000°C for the sintered range.

How long does HBS 163 last?
NGage publishes an indicative 12,000–18,000 km range under normal driving conditions. This is not a guaranteed service interval; actual pad life depends on use and brake-system condition.

Are HBS 163 pads guaranteed to make no noise or dust?
NGage's catalogue markets the sintered range with no-noise / no-dust wording. Real-world noise and dust also depend on rotor condition, caliper condition, contamination, installation and bedding-in, so this listing does not promise zero noise or zero dust in every application.