NGage HBS 164 Sintered Front Brake Pads – Himalayan 450, Guerrilla 450, Interceptor 650, GT 650, Super Meteor 650 & Shotgun 650

NGage HBS 164 Sintered Motorcycle Brake Pads

NGage HBS 164 is a high-performance sintered-metal motorcycle brake pad developed for riders who want strong friction, high heat resistance and consistent braking under repeated use. The HBS 164 pad profile is used across several motorcycles, including multiple current Royal Enfield models.

Important: HBS 164 is not the correct brake pad for every position on every motorcycle. For the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, Guerrilla 450, Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650, Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650, NGage lists HBS 164 for the front brake. Always confirm the motorcycle and brake position before ordering.

Key Features

• Brand: NGage Powerparts
• Pad Code: HBS 164
• Compound: Sintered metallic
• Application: Motorcycle disc brake systems using the HBS 164 pad profile
• Manufacturer-published friction coefficient: 0.55–0.65
• Manufacturer-published thermal resistance: up to 1000°C
• Manufacturer-published service-life reference: approximately 12,000–18,000 km under normal driving conditions; actual pad life varies substantially with use
• Manufacturer positioning: street, off-road and performance/racing applications
• MRP: ₹2,250 inclusive of taxes

What Is a Sintered Brake Pad?

Sintered brake pads use a friction material formed by fusing metallic powders and friction modifiers under high heat and pressure. NGage describes its sintered formulation as containing copper, steel/iron, brass, graphite, carbon fibres and molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂).

The sintered construction is intended to deliver strong braking performance and thermal stability when the brake system is exposed to repeated braking, heavier loads, highway use, touring, off-road riding or demanding conditions.

NGage HBS Sintered Friction Material

• Copper: used for heat dissipation, durability and thermal stability
• Steel / Iron: contributes structural strength and wear resistance
• Brass: contributes thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance
• Graphite: functions as a friction modifier and high-temperature lubricant
• Carbon fibres: reinforce the friction matrix
• Molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂): functions as a solid lubricant under high-pressure conditions

Technical Details

Confirmed HBS 164 Compatibility

Royal Enfield Front / Rear Pad Guide

• Himalayan 450: Front HBS 164 / Rear HBS 163
• Guerrilla 450: Front HBS 164 / Rear HBS 163
• Interceptor 650: Front HBS 164 / Rear HBS 163
• Continental GT 650: Front HBS 164 / Rear HBS 163
• Super Meteor 650: Front HBS 164 / Rear HBS 155
• Shotgun 650: Front HBS 164 / Rear HBS 155

Return-prevention warning: Do not order HBS 164 as a rear brake pad for the Royal Enfield models above.

Important KTM Adventure Note

NGage distinguishes between KTM Adventure 250 / 390 brake-pad generations. Its current compatibility chart lists HBS 184 for the Gen 2 front, HBS 164 for the Gen 3 front and HBS 163 for the rear. Do not order solely by motorcycle capacity.

Important Honda CBR 250R Note

NGage lists HBS 164 for the front of the CBR 250R Non-ABS application. The CBR 250R ABS / Nissin-caliper application is listed with a different front pad code, so ABS and caliper configuration must be checked before ordering.

HBS 164 Sintered vs HB 164 Whisker Ceramic

Neither compound is automatically the best choice for every rider. Choose HBS 164 when you specifically want the friction and thermal characteristics of the sintered compound. Choose the corresponding HB 164 Whisker Ceramic version when its characteristics better match your riding requirement.

What You Will Receive

1 × NGage HBS 164 Sintered Brake Pad Set

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

Installation Note

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

• Compare the removed pad shape with HBS 164 before installation.
• Confirm the correct brake position for the motorcycle.
• Inspect the brake disc for scoring, excessive wear, warping, cracking or contamination.
• Clean the caliper, pad guides and piston area correctly.
• Keep oil, grease, chain lubricant and other contaminants away from the disc and friction surfaces.
• After installation, restore normal brake pressure before moving the motorcycle.
• Bed new pads progressively.
• Follow the motorcycle manufacturer's brake-service procedures and torque specifications.

When Should Brake Pads Be Replaced?

Inspect the brake system if you notice reduced braking response, friction material approaching its wear limit, abnormal noise, uneven pad wear, visible pad damage, disc scoring or an unexpected change in brake-lever / pedal behaviour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NGage HBS 164?
HBS 164 is NGage's sintered-metal brake pad using the 164 pad profile.

Is HBS 164 the same as HB 164?
No. The pad profile/application family is related, but the compound is different. HBS 164 is sintered; HB 164 is Whisker Ceramic.

Does HBS 164 fit Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?
Yes. NGage lists HBS 164 for the front brake. The listed rear sintered pad is HBS 163.

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

Does HBS 164 fit Himalayan 450?
Yes, for the front. NGage lists HBS 163 for the rear.

Does HBS 164 fit Guerrilla 450?
Yes, for the front. NGage lists HBS 163 for the rear.

Does HBS 164 fit Super Meteor 650?
Yes, for the front. NGage lists HBS 155 for the rear.

Does HBS 164 fit Shotgun 650?
Yes, for the front. NGage lists HBS 155 for the rear.

Does HBS 164 fit Bear 650 or Classic 650?
Those applications are not confirmed for HBS 164 in the compatibility information used for this listing, so fitment is not claimed.

Does HBS 164 fit KTM Adventure 390?
It is listed for the Gen 3 front application. NGage lists HBS 184 for the Gen 2 front and HBS 163 for the rear.

Does HBS 164 fit Triumph Speed 400 or Scrambler 400X?
The current NGage V5.0 chart lists HBS 184 for the front of Speed 400 / Scrambler 400X and HBS 164 for the front of the Triumph T4. Do not interchange these codes based only on engine family.

Does HBS 164 fit Honda CBR 250R?
NGage lists HBS 164 for the front of the Non-ABS CBR 250R application. Confirm the caliper and ABS configuration before ordering.

What friction coefficient does NGage publish for its sintered pads?
NGage publishes a range of 0.55–0.65.

What temperature resistance does NGage publish?
NGage states thermal resistance up to 1000°C for its sintered-pad range.

How long will HBS 164 last?
NGage publishes an indicative range of approximately 12,000–18,000 km under normal driving conditions. This is not a guaranteed service interval. Actual pad life depends on the motorcycle, rider, traffic, terrain, load, disc condition, heat cycles, contamination and braking style.

Are sintered brake pads completely dust-free or noise-free?
No real-world brake system should be promised zero dust or zero noise in every condition. Disc condition, caliper condition, contamination, installation and bedding-in all affect brake behaviour.