Most motorcycles use either disc brakes or a combination of disc and drum brakes.
Disc brakes use a hydraulic system to squeeze a caliper against a disc rotor mounted on the wheel, creating friction and slowing the motorcycle down. Most modern motorcycles use disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels as they provide more stopping power and better heat dissipation compared to drum brakes.
Drum brakes, on the other hand, use a set of brake shoes inside a drum attached to the wheel to create friction and slow down the motorcycle. While drum brakes are less expensive and simpler than disc brakes, they generate more heat, which can lead to brake fade, reducing the braking power.
Some older or smaller motorcycles may still use drum brakes on the rear wheel, but most modern motorcycles use disc brakes on both wheels or a disc brake on the front wheel and a drum brake on the rear wheel.
It’s worth noting that within disc brakes, there are different types of brake pads available, such as organic, semi-metallic, and ceramic. These different types of brake pads have varying properties, such as durability, heat dissipation, and noise level, and can affect the motorcycle’s braking performance and longevity