No, they're not dual disc Brembo's or anything, but mine have been more than enough to get me out of tight spots. when I bought my 2017 ST used I came across so much hate about the weak brakes on this model range. I rode mine for a weekend, then updated the maintenance on everything. Brakewise I inspected everything, replaced the pads with a slightly more aggressive compound, flushed the lines (which are in great condition still) with good synthetic brake fluid, adjusted front and rear for quick and full use/travel, and replaced my tires with stickier sport touring tires (game changer) and I feel that the stopping power is great for the bike and typical riding style it was intended for, even when riding aggressively.
Anyway, a bit of a rant but I would suggest not giving up on your older ST chasing 10%-20% improvements. If I HAD to choose between upgrading anything for aggressive riding, a simple set of stainless braided lines would suffice, but at this point it's not necessary.
Anyway, a bit of a rant but I would suggest not giving up on your older ST chasing 10%-20% improvements. If I HAD to choose between upgrading anything for aggressive riding, a simple set of stainless braided lines would suffice, but at this point it's not necessary.