Think about racing round one of the World Champion circuits at top speed. Sooner or later, the track conditions will require you to brake. The problem is, you're going so fast that the force you need to slow down is nothing short of colossal. Well, that's just the type of force that MotoGP brakes have to offer with about 590 horsepower, more than double that of the engine.

During competition, the most important part of the bike is the front end; almost all of the braking is done with the front wheel and so the front section is where all the weight falls. Ever since the World Championship began, the brake discs have been one of the most important elements of the mechanics and have been subject to a number of changes over the years. Steel brakes used to be the norm, but today they're usually only used in rainy conditions. Instead, the Repsol Honda Team has innovative front brakes made of carbon. This lightweight material has an enormous braking capacity, but its lifespan in brake discs is usually much shorter than steel, only about 1000 km. The carbon discs of the RC213V are supplied by Brembo, a company with extensive experience in the World Championship.