Gates Carbon Drive

MOTO X9

THE NEXT GENERATION DRIVE BELT

FOR MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS


INTRODUCING CARBON DRIVE MOTO X9


Gates most advanced drive belt combines our latest technologies in tooth profile design, polyurethane belt compound, carbon tensile cord, and belt construction - creating our narrowest drive belt for motorcycles and scooters.

Carbon Drive Moto X9 delivers extraordinary performance while retaining Gates legendary long lasting and low maintenance characteristics.

Gates Carbon Drive Moto X9 Advantages

Moto X9 Belt

  • High power density delivers the most compact and lightweight drive designs
  • High Flex Fatigue Resistance - exceeding steel, glass, and aramid fibers
  • High modulus - negligible elongation, keeping pitch fit constant at various loads
  • Environmental Resistance - no degradation from water, oil, most contaminants
  • Availability - OE Only

LEANER. LIGHTER. STRONGER

Carbon Drive Moto X9 advanced 11mm construction creates drive flexibility with significant advantages over previous generations of both 14mm and 8mm pitch belts. In various case studies, the following advantages were realized.

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DRIVE BENEFITS ACHIEVABLE WITH CARBON DRIVE MOTO X9

SMALLER DRIVE PACKAGE
Belt Drive Position 1

Reduced Sprocket Diameters (20t DriveR Minimum)
Less Weight - material dependent

Belt Drive Position 2

Narrower Belt Width

 

DRIVE RATIO FLEXIBILITY

LONGER LIFE
Belt Drive Position 3

Increased Torque
Eliminate Gear or Reduction Drives for Electric Motors

Moto X9 Longer Life

Under Same
Load Conditions

BELT DRIVE EVOLUTION

Gates enjoys a 40+ year history in motorcycle drives - introducing our first drive belt in 1980 with continuous belt construction advancements creating narrower belt widths.

  • First carbon tensile cord motorcycle drive belt in 2003
  • Introduced in 1999, Gates 14mm pitch high-torque belts are now narrower than 530 chain
  • Launched in 2010, our 11mm pitch medium-torque belts, now in Moto X9 construction, rival 520 chain width
Gates X9 Belt Evolution Chart

GET MOVING WITH GATES

Gates has technical engineering centers and technical sales offices around the world to support your design, manufacturing, and after-sales efforts.


Learn more about our product and engineering service offering:



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Gates will work with you to customize special applications that move your project forward. Complete the form below to reach our engineering team.

LEADING BRANDS CHOOSE CARBON DRIVE

 
 
Gates Carbon Drive Clean

No grease. No rust. No problems.

Gates Carbon Drive Smooth

Consistent efficiency over the lifetime of the drive.

Gates Carbon Drive Strong

Advanced no-stretch carbon cord technology means your belt will last longer than a chain.