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BST designs and manufactures products from carbon composites.  They specialize in structural parts including motorcycle wheels, frames, sub-frames.

  • We are an ISO 9001:2000 certified facility, audited by the German TÜV.

  • We own a patent on the manufacturing process for our motorcycle wheels.

  • We have earned many awards and recognition for our innovation, design, technical expertise and use of materials.

  • We manufacture for after-market and for OEM.

  • We have numerous OEM customers including Motoczysz, EcosseMoto, Confederate Motor Company, Kosman Specialties, NCR s.r.l. and Vyrus.

  • Our products are all tested for strength, design, durability, fatigue and impact, and our test results are published.

  • We use aeronautical quality materials from qualified suppliers.

  • Sophisticated processes, top quality materials and thermoclave curing make our products world class.

  • We are part of several government development programs including the Department of Trade and Industry and Industrial Development Corporation.

  • Our partners include electronics and defense manufacturer Thales International and FMO - the Dutch triple-A rated banking partner for development.

BST wheel features:
  • Our unique 5-spoke carbon composite wheel is made using the latest technology, materials and manufacturing processes. This lightweight and exceedingly strong wheel is suitable for both racing and street racing use. The wheels have been tested at Rim Technology, Eurotype Test Centre and German TUV, and passed all the tests for road certification. And most important of all, our wheels are unique in that they are created as a single unit - we don’t bond pieces together.
  • BST wheels are unique - monocoque (single unit) design with 5 hollow spokes and are suitable for both street and race use.
  • BST wheels will save you anything between 40% - 60% in weight, and more importantly, are designed to deliver the lowest Moment of Inertia - the critical factor that affects the performance of the bike.
  • Because we can engineer with carbon fibre and maximise on its properties of high strength and low weight, we have reduced the weight in the spokes and rim without compromising strength. The weight is therefore concentrated in the hub, which means that rotational inertia is reduced, making the bike easier to handle, and allowing you to accelerate quicker and brake later. So not only is the wheel lighter, but it is engineered for maximum performance.
  • The entire process is managed under ISO9001:2000 standards. We design the tooling, moulds, wheel and the hubs and manufacture them onsite. Cutting machines such as those used in the aeronautical industry ensure that the process is guaranteed and repeatable to our high standards. Layup is done in a clean room (dust-free).
  • The wheels are cured in an Autoclave at 125 degrees C and 6 bar of pressure. This ensures the best compaction and surface finish.
  • Every step of the process is logged and the entire history of each wheel is stored with its unique Serial Number.
  • The carbon fibre we use is a woven and unidirectional format, and is embedded in a resin matrix made from toughened epoxy. Pre-preg is used as the machine application of the specific resin systems ensures the most controlled and even application and therefore the highest quality material for use in all BST products.
  • The hub is attached to the carbon wheel using a unique fastening system combining high strength aerospace fasteners with mechanical locking mechanisms as well as high strength aerospace adhesive.

 

  • BST 5 spoke conventional dual swing-arm wheels   $3598 -street

  • BST 5 spoke conventional dual swing-arm wheels   $3998 -race*

  • BST 5 spoke single sided swing-arm wheels   $3398 -street

  • BST 5 spoke single sided swing-arm wheels   $3798 -race*

  • BST 7-Spoke Black Mamba wheels (1098 only)   $3498 -street

  • BST 7-Spoke Black Mamba wheels (1098 only)   $3798 -race*

* Race version is available for selected bikes and feature an even lighter carbon fiber structure and magnesium hubs in most cases.

Application chart
  


New Ducati 1098 7-Spoke Black Mamba wheels
  

 
Sizes: -Front
17" x 3.5" 5 swept spokes
17" x 3.5" 7 straight spokes -SuperMotard
17" x 3.6" 5 swept spokes
17" x 3.75" 5 swept spokes
16.5" x 3.5" 5 swept spokes
16.5" x 3.6" 5 swept spokes
17" x 3.5" 7 straight spokes - Black Mamba, Ducati 1098
18" x 2.5" 5 swept spokes -Special applications
 
Sizes: -Rear
17" x 5.0" 7 straight spokes -SuperMotard
17" x 5.5" 7 straight spokes -SuperMotard
17" x 5.50" Conventional swing arm, 5 swept spokes
17" x 5.75" Conventional & Single sided swing arm, 5 swept spokes
17" x 6.00" Conventional & Single sided swing arm, 5 swept spokes
17" x 6.00" Single sided swing arm, 7 straight spokes - Black Mamba, Ducati 1098
17" x 6.25" Conventional swing arm, 5 swept spokes -Special applications
17" x 6.625" Conventional swing arm, 5 swept spokes -Special applications
16.5" x 6.25" Conventional swing arm, 5 swept spokes
 
Weights:
Street Front 5 swept spokes 2.1 - 2.4 kg 4.6 - 5.2 lbs
Race Front 5 swept spokes 1.9 - 2.1 kg 4.1 - 4.6 lbs
GP1 Front 5 swept spokes 1.91 kg 4.2 lbs
GP1 Rear 5 swept spokes 2.25 kg 4.9 lbs
 
Black Mamba front 7 straight spokes 2.49 kg 5.48 lbs
Black Mamba rear 7 straight spokes 2.71 kg 5.97 lbs
 

All weights include wheel complete with hub, bearings, spacers and all fittings

 

 
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