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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.
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“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
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