Front Wheel Axle Weights

Gecko · Feb 14, 2017

For those of you guys thinking of reducing unsprung mass on your bike....

Weights
OEM Steel axle is 376g, spacers are 111g
TPOparts axle is 168g, Corse Dynamics spacers are 37g
MVS axle is 187g, MVS spacers 40g

Materials
OEM: Steel
TPOparts axle: 7068-T6
MVS axle: 7075

Prices
MVS axle including spacers, washer and wheel nut USD 95.00
TPOparts axle USD 249.99
Corse Dynamics spacers from MotoWheels USD 36.95

Conclusion
Highest weight reduction is 282g (TPOparts/Corse Dynamics), 1.02 g/USD
Cheapest weight reduction is 260g (MVS Performance), 2.74 g/USD

Pictures from left to right:
OEM axle, MVS axle, TPOparts axle, OEM spacers, MotoWheels spacers, MVS spacers

RetardedTiming · Feb 14, 2017

Is the TPO available? I can't seem to get a hold of them and Bellissimoto says they can't produce.

Mick1976 · Feb 14, 2017

I have bought alot of TPO stuff over the years but in the recent couple years they have not made anything just selling off what they have in inventory mostly 1098 stuff.

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RetardedTiming said:
Is the TPO available? I can't seem to get a hold of them and Bellissimoto says they can't produce.

Phl · Feb 14, 2017

don't know the brand or weight, but this might be the best bang for the $:

Vorderradachse aus Alu eloxiert 848/1098/1198/SF/MTS/SBK - Italo-Shop Neuss

if you order from the US (edit: or from CH), you can take off the 19% VAT

Gecko · Feb 14, 2017

Phl said:
don't know the brand or weight, but this might be the best bang for the $:

Vorderradachse aus Alu eloxiert 848/1098/1198/SF/MTS/SBK - Italo-Shop Neuss

if you order from the US (edit: or from CH), you can take off the 19% VAT

Almost, but checkout Achse Diavel 1199 Panigale racing, 102,50 € - MVS-Performance.de

Mrdcook2 · Feb 14, 2017

Do you know if the 1199 and 1299 parts are the same? Im interested in doing this along with some carbon rims to get the unsprung weight way down.

Gecko · Feb 14, 2017

Mrdcook2 said:
Do you know if the 1199 and 1299 parts are the same? Im interested in doing this along with some carbon rims to get the unsprung weight way down.

The same on 1199 and 1299.

BRV1347 · Feb 14, 2017

Will an 1198 front axle work on an 1199/1299? They don't have any parts listed for an 1199/1299.

endodoc · Feb 14, 2017

Yes looks like the TPO unit has gone away. I have one on bike 1. 10K miles and so far, bulletproof. i have one spare. So Urs what is the next option?. The 7075
unit that you sourced? There is a Ti axle out there but I am not sure of the fit. Kyle makes a Ti unit for the FG 300. Phl, maybe time for some axles.

bradp51 · Feb 15, 2017

Gecko,
You are costing me money again. LOL. I just bought the MVS kit. For those in Australia that was $130 with postage.

I am supposed to be putting my money toward a new full akra system for my K1300S.

Phl · Feb 15, 2017

^ same here

youngR · Feb 15, 2017

good info as usual. Thanks!

bradp51 · Feb 15, 2017

Good service from MVS. I got an email within minutes saying my axle is shipped and on the way.

youngR · Feb 15, 2017

Gecko said:
Almost, but checkout Achse Diavel 1199 Panigale racing, 102,50 € - MVS-Performance.de

i checked out their website. they seem to be very fair with prices and shipping. awesomeness.

Mrdcook2 · Feb 16, 2017

What is the website?

Disregard, I just saw it was in the quoted part. My brain isn't functioning this early in the morning.

Phl · Feb 16, 2017

i think gecko just gave them a couple hundred in revenue

timwu12 · Feb 16, 2017

seriously, i hate that you do this, Urs!

I go on there to buy 1 axle and end up buying a ton of other odd bits and pieces!!!

RetardedTiming · Mar 4, 2017

Looks like I either ordered the wrong MVS axle or they shipped the wrong axle. Grrrr. At least it will fit the Hyper I guess. Do over.

bradp51 · Mar 4, 2017

bradp51 said:
Good service from MVS. I got an email within minutes saying my axle is shipped and on the way.

My MVS axle turned up about a week ago.

I ended up with a whole kit which included front wheel nut and spacers. The nice shiny wheel nut is half a gram heavier than the OEM but is way lighter than the CNC Titanium one I have sitting in my spare parts drawer. MVS one is 15.3 grams the Ti one is 22 grams. OEM is 14.8 grams.

Have not weighed the axle. Will do a check when I fit it.

bradp51 · Mar 4, 2017

bradp51 said:
My MVS axle turned up about a week ago.

I ended up with a whole kit which included front wheel nut and spacers. The nice shiny wheel nut is half a gram heavier than the OEM but is way lighter than the CNC Titanium one I have sitting in my spare parts drawer. MVS one is 15.3 grams the Ti one is 22 grams. OEM is 14.8 grams.

Have not weighed the axle. Will do a check when I fit it.

forgot the pic

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