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That looks awesome! Those are the titanium looking ones… I’m definitely gonna get some and I’ve discounted CF so it’s either Marchesini RS alli or mag and maybe those ones! OZ gass. They look sick! I just want the best option for the money. I don’t mind spending more on Magnesium if it’s sooo much better but if it’s negligible then forged alloy it is…. Please help!!! 😊👍🏻👍🏻
I know you already have your mind set on a forged set , however if CF is still an option than BST just released an improved set of their rapid tek version. They have beefed up the hubs and now have EURO TUV ratings . This makes them stronger than previous generations and only 1/3 pound heavier in the rear and a 1/8th heavier in the front , however now passes the strict inspection of the TUV rating. You would never know the difference unless you inspected the hub of the wheel. Not sure if this means anything to you or anyone , or if its just even a label BST paid for but figured id mention it . Out of all the CF wheels BST are the go too.

They are Freakishly light ! 5.8 lbs rear and 5.9 lbs front
 
I know you already have your mind set on a forged set , however if CF is still an option than BST just released an improved set of their rapid tek version. They have beefed up the hubs and now have EURO TUV ratings . This makes them stronger than previous generations and only 1/3 pound heavier in the rear and a 1/8th heavier in the front , however now passes the strict inspection of the TUV rating. You would never know the difference unless you inspected the hub of the wheel. Not sure if this means anything to you or anyone , or if its just even a label BST paid for but figured id mention it . Out of all the CF wheels BST are the go too.

They are Freakishly light ! 5.8 lbs rear and 5.9 lbs front
So what’s the damage with a set (cost?). I’d be keen to know. I’m not sure about the CF as the OEM CF wheels from the sp2 etc is maaad expensive so I was looking at rotobox bullets but loads of bad reviews… but if these BST are reasonable then CF could be back on… where can I see them please mate?
 
So what’s the damage with a set (cost?). I’d be keen to know. I’m not sure about the CF as the OEM CF wheels from the sp2 etc is maaad expensive so I was looking at rotobox bullets but loads of bad reviews… but if these BST are reasonable then CF could be back on… where can I see them please mate?
So BST makes the wheels for the SP2 . Rapid tek from BST closely resembles the Ducati version.

I got my set early in ‘24. I want to say I paid around $4000-$4500 .

https://motowheels.com/i-23900955-b...vmMbJN6HJ0t6fFZyaq9HVmJuFclt1KNY8hC85hrb3n_9M
 
I went BST Rapid Tek with CeraCarbon sprocket this time around…BST has an even lighter wheel now though…the 5 spoke one.

I also switched from Brembo T-Drives to the Braketek Cobra SS rotors
 

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I went BST Rapid Tek with CeraCarbon sprocket this time around…BST has an even lighter wheel now though…the 5 spoke one.

I also switched from Brembo T-Drives to the Braketek Cobra SS rotors
looks awesome! That has to be like 20lb+ of rotational mass saved right there!

Ive done the BST wheels , 520 kit with the superlite sprocket kit (steel version) , lighter rear rotor too and i think i saved a total of 15lbs rot mass.

For those who haven't felt the difference of dropping rotational mass , it is a drastic feeling of a difference , even more so than an exhaust and tune. Bike feels very nimble , effortless to throw around.
 
All the arguments about not using CF wheels just don’t pass the common sense test for me.

Like that they are weaker or if you bend a metal wheel you can fix it etc.

I’ve gone off track and ran over 6 inch boulders with CF wheels that took no damage. I think mag or forged alu wheels will deform with less force than what would break a good CF wheel.

Also people say ‘but you can get a metal wheel repaired’

Really…where? And for how much? Show me where you can get a high end sport bike mag or forged alu wheel repaired from a significant bend?
 
All the arguments about not using CF wheels just don’t pass the common sense test for me.

Like that they are weaker or if you bend a metal wheel you can fix it etc.

I’ve gone off track and ran over 6 inch boulders with CF wheels that took no damage. I think mag or forged alu wheels will deform with less force than what would break a good CF wheel.

Also people say ‘but you can get a metal wheel repaired’

Really…where? And for how much? Show me where you can get a high end sport bike mag or forged alu wheel repaired from a significant bend?
Especially BST wheels. They make the wheels for factory ducati v4 sp2 so you know they aren't messing around when it comes to the wheel performing.

The saying i like to go by is the following..... What WILL bend a metal wheel , wont always crack a carbon wheel , but what WILL crack a carbon wheel will ALWAYS destroy a metal one.

They have come a long way , after holding them bare it kind of felt sketchy because they are that friggin light! Riding on them in the back of my mind i was going to destroy them with every pothole. That worry went away quickly as now even hitting potholes i can feel the wheel absorbing the impacts even more so than the forged set.
 
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The only think I can think of that alloy wheels (more forged aluminum, not mag) have in their favor is durability and maybe abrasion resistance. The epoxy finish of carbon wheels can be pretty delicate and critical to the composite’s strength. Frequent tire changes could damage the wheels in this way.
 

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