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Street Vibrations 2025 Recap: GBrakes® Debuts New Harley Davidson Brake Rotors at Battle Born Harley-Davidson
Street Vibrations Fall Rally brought the rumble back to Reno, and GBrakes® was right in the heart of it. And this year was special — because GBrakes® brought our brand-new Harley Davidson brake rotors to the rally for the very first time. Thousands of riders rolled into Northern Nevada for a long weekend filled with chrome, throttle, live music, and pure V-Twin adrenaline. From the roar of bikes echoing down Virginia Street to the unmistakable energy surrounding Battle Born Harley-Davidson, this year’s event was a celebration of everything the motorcycle community stands for: craftsmanship, culture, and connection.
Introducing Our New Harley Davidson Brake Rotors
At the GBrakes® booth outside Battle Born Harley-Davidson, riders packed in for hands-on demos of our newly engineered Harley Davidson brake rotors. These rotors have been years in development, designed specifically to handle the weight, torque, and braking demands of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Built from 420 high-carbon stainless steel, double-disc ground, and CNC-machined for perfect fitment, these new rotors deliver smoother engagement, improved cooling, and a more consistent lever feel — even under heavy braking. Street Vibrations was the perfect place to launch them. Riders put more miles, more heat cycles, and more stress on their braking systems during this weekend than almost any other rally on the West Coast. Seeing riders immediately recognize the performance difference in person made the debut even better.
What Riders Experienced at the GBrakes Booth
Throughout the weekend, riders explored our full lineup: Floating, Semi-Floating, and Solid Mount rotors — all redesigned for the Harley platform. Many Harley owners said they never realized how much a rotor upgrade could transform the feel of their braking system. Others came specifically to replace stock rotors that had warped, pulsed, or faded during long desert rides. Common feedback from riders:
- “These are way thicker and stronger than what I’m running now.”
- “The double-disc grind gives it a smoother lever pull immediately.”
- “My stock rotor overheats on long downhill rides — this fixes that.”
The new Harley Davidson brake rotors instantly became one of the most talked-about product drops of the rally.
Why Harley Riders Need Stronger Rotors
Harley-Davidson motorcycles place more stress on their braking components than most bikes on the road. Between the extra weight, longer wheelbase, and high engine torque, standard rotors heat up faster and can distort over time. Our new rotors were built to solve exactly that:
- Improved heat dissipation to prevent fade
- Greater rigidity to resist warping
- A stronger braking surface for repeated stopping
- Better modulation for slow-speed control in traffic or tight turns
During Street Vibrations, riders told us about real-world issues like brake flutter, uneven wear, and inconsistent lever feel — all things our rotors are engineered to eliminate.
Partnering With Battle Born Harley-Davidson
We were proud to team up with Battle Born Harley-Davidson for this event. Their crew helped riders understand which rotors fit their model, how brake upgrades complement suspension setups, and why stainless rotor construction matters for bikes built for longer rides.
Shop technicians, custom builders, and daily riders all pointed to the same thing: Harley riders want braking parts that are built as strong as the bikes they ride. Seeing that validation firsthand was a major win for our engineering team.
Celebrating VTwin Culture
Street Vibrations isn’t just a rally — it’s a cultural gathering for V-Twin riders across the West Coast. From parade rides to stunt shows to charity events, every corner of Reno was buzzing with the spirit of Harley-Davidson. We met riders from:
- Northern California
- Oregon
- Idaho
- Arizona
- Southern Nevada
- And even several long-haul riders from the Midwest
Every conversation brought unique insight into how real riders push their bikes and what they expect from top-tier braking systems.
Looking Ahead: More VTwin Innovations Coming
The positive response to our Harley Davidson brake rotors at Street Vibrations confirmed something we’ve known for years: Harley riders want premium braking systems designed for real performance, not just good looks. And GBrakes® is committed to delivering exactly that. This debut was just the beginning. More VTwin performance drops are on the way — new fitments, new designs, and new braking technologies tailored to American VTwin riding.
Riders who missed the event can explore the full rotor lineup online:
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260mm Solid Mount Wave Rotor CRYO-TECH® Technology – Front Disc – GBD9021X
$121.00 Add to cart -
Caliper Bracket Radial Mount – Shim -12.5″ or 13″ SP061C
$12.00 Add to cart -
Caliper Bracket Radial Mount – Shim – 13″ SP061B
$12.00 Add to cart -
Caliper Locating Dowl 320mm, Black, for SP061 Bracket
$12.00 Add to cart -
Oversize Radial Bracket for Harley Davidson-This oversize radial bracket allows you to convert your stock axial calipers to radial calipers running either a 12.5″ or 13″ oversize rotor. – Oversize bracket – SP061
$127.00 Add to cart -
270mm Relocation Bracket – Bracket – SP041
$112.00 Add to cart -
Rear Brake Rotor Hardware Kit. ARP SS
$33.00 Add to cart -
Rear Brake Rotor Hardware Kit. ARP BLK CHR
$33.00 Add to cart -
Front Dual Brake Rotor Hardware Kit. Hub Mounted ARP SS
$56.00 Add to cart -
Front Dual Brake Rotor Hardware Kit. ARP BLK Hub Mounted
$113.00 Add to cart -
12.6″ Harley Oversize kit, includes rotors+calipers+brake lines+brackets
$2,040.00 Add to cart -
12.6″ Harley Oversize kit, includes rotors+calipers+brake lines+brackets
$2,040.00 Add to cart -
270mm Floating GBrakes Wave rotor plus bracket
$284.00 Add to cart -
270mm Floating GBrakes Wave rotor plus bracket
$284.00 Add to cart -
270mm Floating GBrakes Wave rotor plus bracket
$284.00 Add to cart -
320mm DR 650 Complete brake kit, rotors+pads+ lines+bracket
$335.00 Add to cart
