International Dealer News IDN 141 February/March 2018 | Page 25

INDUSTRY EXTRA BST Rapid TEK innovation – “Technology made beautiful” outh African carbon fibre wheel specialist Blackstone TEK presents what Managing Director Gary Turner says is “the best bolt-on performance part in the world. S “Our elegant 5-split spoke Rapid TEK wheel has an ‘edgy’ new look, but also showcases BST engineering with its super light weight and the u nique high pressure forged carbon hub areas. “It’s a direct replacement for the OEM wheels, making it easy to use. Produced by BST from concept to volume production, these wheels have been subjected to the same rigorous testing as all the BST wheels. Our Rapid TEK carbon fibre conventional rear wheel offers interchangeable parts so that a rider can swap wheels when he changes his motorcycle. That’s a neat piece of engineering.” BST’s ‘value proposition’ is simple: “It’s all about bang for the buck - this is the best performance enhancer available for your ride. The reduction in weight and rotational inertia gives instant gratification and a significant performance advantage through improved handling, later braking and quicker acceleration. “The enhancement to performance is greater than any other modification a rider could make to his or her motorcycle for the equivalent cost. The additional benefit of interchangeable hubs also increases the life span and value of the wheels.” Gary goes on to say that they don’t only look great in their wide choice of available colourways, but that they are “extremely durable. The strength to weight ratio of carbon fibre is well known and is utilised to its fullest by BST. We apply the most stringent testing standards to both our OEM and aftermarket wheels. “BST is the only carbon wheel manufacturer that is ISO 9001:2008 certified, audited by the German TÜV, and that adheres strictly to the JWL and DOT E specifications. Terry Annecke, Operations and Marketing Director, at EICMA in 2017 “The interchangeable hub means you will now be able to use your wheel on different motorcycles by simply replacing the brake adapter, and our new BST designed high-pressure forged composite drive side means you can expect only the best in performance.” The exceptional performance all stems from where INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 25