Magura has announced the Race Pro, a new four-piston brake for downhill, enduro, trail and eMTB use that pairs an aluminium lever assembly with a claimed increase in power over its Gustav Pro. For eMTB riders, the useful detail is not simply the headline figure: this brake uses 2.0mm rotors, so compatibility needs checking before treating it as a straightforward replacement.
The launch was announced on 17 September. Magura lists a European recommended price of €699.90 per set, including German VAT, with the first small quantities expected in Europe and North America from mid-October. A confirmed UK price and UK delivery date were not available in the primary information checked for this report.
Magura Race Pro: what has changed?
Magura claims 16% more braking force than the Gustav Pro in a specified dry laboratory test, using the same pads and rotor diameter and 100N of hand force. That is a manufacturer comparison, not an independent trail-test result, and it should not be read as a guarantee of shorter stopping distances on every surface.
The brand also quotes 310g with a one-metre hose. Its forged, CNC-machined aluminium construction is intended to combine low weight with stiffness, while the lever pivots on a replaceable ball bearing. We have not ridden the Race Pro, so bite-point consistency and hand fatigue on long descents remain questions for testing.
Rotors, pads and workshop support
Magura’s Race Pro support information specifies 2.0mm Magura rotors and lists MDR-P options in 180, 203 and 220mm, plus MDR-S 2.0 in 180 and 203mm. Do not confuse those requirements with the thicker-rotor approach associated with Gustav brakes; frame and fork rotor limits still apply.
The support page also lists MDP 13 pad options, replacement lever bearings, piston kits and separate master-cylinder and caliper assemblies. Easy Link hose connections and Shiftmix control mounts are part of the system. Existing fittings should not be assumed to transfer: check the relevant compatibility chart and installation manual.
Magura credits the large MDP 13 pads with heat resistance, but the headline power test does not establish how the Race Pro compares with Gustav Pro for sustained heat management. For repeated descents on a heavy eMTB, rotor choice, pad compound and bedding-in remain important; there is no independent heat or fade test here to justify promising cooler running.
Why it matters for UK eMTB riders
A powerful brake can reduce the finger effort needed to control a heavy bike, but tyres, rotor size, setup and trail grip still shape the result. Our eMTB brake rotor size guide explains those trade-offs, while checking rotor wear is a sensible first step before spending money on an upgrade.
Our eMTB brake pad guide explains compound and fit choices for existing systems, and our brake bedding-in guide covers the setup process. The Race Pro is a relevant new option for the brakes shortlist, rather than an automatic recommendation to replace a working system. Full launch specifications and availability updates are on Magura’s Race Pro page.