- Unveiled on the Ducato Superleggera V4 Centenario
- First time on a road-going motorcycle
Last week, Ducati unveiled its most extreme superbike yet, the Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario. Beyond the headline-grabbing performance, pushing close to 250bhp, the bike also introduces a significant braking innovation developed by Brembo.
At the centre of this is the new Hyction carbon ceramic brake disc, a system derived from CCM-R technology used in hypercars but fully re-engineered for motorcycle applications. The name “Hyction” combines “hyper” and “action,” reflecting its origins in high-performance automotive engineering.
The disc is constructed from a carbon ceramic composite, featuring a carbon matrix reinforced with fibres and integrated with silicon and silicon carbide. This material composition is designed to deliver exceptional thermal resistance and structural stability, ensuring consistent and predictable braking performance even under sustained stress.
To further enhance cooling, the disc incorporates 132 precisely positioned ventilation holes that maximise heat dissipation. It is paired with a newly developed asymmetric aluminium bell, which reduces weight while maintaining rigidity. The Hyction disc measures 340mm in diameter, 8mm in thickness, and offers a 35mm braking surface.
Weight reduction is a key advantage. Each disc weighs just 1.375kg, saving 450 grams compared to conventional steel discs, equating to 900 grams per wheel. Brembo also claims a 40 per cent reduction in rotational inertia, which contributes directly to improved motorcycle dynamics, including sharper handling and better acceleration response.
Supporting the system is a MotoGP-derived floating architecture, engineered to maintain stability and braking performance under extreme thermal loads, further underlining the transfer of race and hypercar technology into road-going motorcycles.
