The difference between the braking performance is down to the thinner pistons in the ten's calipers, even though from the outside they look the same and have same mastercylinder as 6r b1h's. only diff from 04/05- 06/07 ten is the colour. kawi put radial m/c on 06/07 to help problem by moving more fluid...b1h calipers have similar thickness pistons as new type nissin calipers fitted to 07/08 zx6r & zzr1440. now also those nissins come in silver on new z1000 which have same m/c as 06/07 ten but no complaints from them as its the calipers which make all the difference....
Have had all three types of calipers in my hand and fitted to my bikes so this isn't a 'what i've heard' kind of blurb...
Saving weight by thinner pistons but heat up faster and transfer more heat to fluid = fade. i think kawi realised after they ordered thousands of calipers from tocrapico and after testing noted problem thats why oe ten pads have radiator plates on back of them like ebc HH's to help disperse heat whereas oe b1h pads don't (obv not needed)
heavier weight and higher speeds compound the problem.
just my blurb anyway.....
