Brembo SSP T-Drive 5.5 brake disc kit for Kawasaki ZX-10 R 2004–2015, part 208A98522⟲ 360° — drag me
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Technical data
BrandBrembo
Part Number208A98522
Product TypeBrake disc kit (SSP T-Drive)
Disc Diameter320 mm
Inner Ring Diameter80.5 mm
Hole Axis Diameter100 mm
Number of Mounting Holes5
Disc Thickness5.5 mm
Friction Ring Width34 mm
FitmentKawasaki ZX-10 R (2004–2015)
DescriptionThe whole story▼

Race-derived safety meets street and track precision in the Brembo SSP T-Drive 5.5 brake disc kit, part number 208A98522, developed specifically for the Kawasaki ZX-10 R across the 2004–2015 model years. Carrying the same material specification as discs homologated for WorldSBK, WorldSSP and MotoGP competition, this kit delivers the stopping confidence that demanding riders need without compromise.

Key Features

  • T-Drive floating mount system transfers braking force with minimal tolerance, ensuring consistent, fade-resistant performance in all conditions — road or track.
  • Marginally lighter than conventional 10-float High-Performance SSP discs while matching them in durability and braking consistency, reducing unsprung mass without sacrificing longevity.
  • Material specification identical to discs used in WorldSBK, WorldSSP and MotoGP — race-proven metallurgy brought to the ZX-10 R.
  • Compatible with stock Kawasaki brake calipers as well as Brembo M4 Monobloc calipers and other high-performance aftermarket units, offering a clear upgrade path.
  • 320 mm disc diameter provides a larger swept area than the OEM 300/310 mm fitment found on 2004–2010 models — a direct performance upgrade when paired with appropriate caliper brackets.

T-Drive Technology Explained

The T-Drive mounting system replaces traditional round-pin floaters with a T-shaped interface between the aluminium carrier and the steel friction ring. This geometry eliminates lateral play while still allowing the ring to float radially, which means heat expansion does not induce disc warp or judder. The result is a brake that feels linear and progressive lap after lap, rather than fading or pulsing under sustained heavy braking — a critical safety advantage on fast circuits and mountain roads alike.

Build Quality and Materials

Brembo sources the friction ring steel from the same supply chain that feeds their factory race programme. The 5.5 mm thickness and 34 mm friction ring width are engineered to balance thermal mass against weight, keeping the disc in its optimal operating temperature window quickly and holding it there. The five-bolt, 100 mm hole-axis carrier pattern is precision-machined to close tolerances, ensuring true running from the first application of the brakes.

Fitment and Compatibility

This kit is designed to fit the Kawasaki ZX-10 R for model years 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Please note: ZX-10 R models produced between 2004 and 2010 were fitted with 300 mm or 310 mm brake discs as standard. Before purchasing, measure the diameter of your current discs to confirm that your forks and caliper brackets will accept a 320 mm rotor. Appropriate caliper relocation brackets may be required for the earlier fitment.

Specifications

  • Disc diameter: 320 mm
  • Inner ring diameter: 80.5 mm
  • Hole axis diameter: 100 mm
  • Number of mounting holes: 5
  • Disc thickness: 5.5 mm
  • Friction ring width: 34 mm
  • Part number: 208A98522
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
  • Kawasaki ZX-10 R (2004–2015)
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