Apex 6 Wheels weight vs stock video ;)

[RedBull]

@c10 very
beautiful
Wheels ,
excellent
mod there !


Enjoy !

 

[Johnnie Phatt]

So torn. They would look so good on my '18. But I've developed an addiction to To.

 

[Bumblebee]

So torn. They would look so good on my '18. But I've developed an addiction to To.

I believe you meant to say "Ti" right?

 

[Bumblebee]

I really like the fact these rims are of high quality and made in the USA...

I saw a set on an S1000RR in blue and they were stunning in person.

 

[Johnnie Phatt]

I believe you meant to say "Ti" right?

Pudgy fingers. Ti

 

[Bumblebee]

Pudgy fingers. Ti

I figured as much...although there might be people addicted to the word "to" in this day and age...

 

[c10]

Set #19 has hit Houston Texas . Soon to be installed on my brothers bird this weekend .
@POWERHOUSE sent these off pretty quick

 

[Bumblebee]

He's a lucky guy to have a brother as knowledgeable as you to help out.

Much the same as my brother and I with he being the knowledgeable one...

 

[c10]

Oh turn my brother lose on a Tank , and its i'm the uneducated one @Ireckon is his forum name here .
He lurks in the dark

 

[Bumblebee]

I take it he's still serving?

Tell him to come out of the dark, if he's even anything like you, he will fit in around here like family.

 

[c10]

I take it he's still serving?

Tell him to come out of the dark, if he's even anything like you, he will fit in around here like family.

No he got out a long time ago Bill . Hes a big gamer in his spare time ( late night )

 

[Bumblebee]

No he got out a long time ago Bill . Hes a big gamer in his spare time ( late night )

I guess it keeps him off the streets...I picked up a PS4 for the winter months but rarely play it.

Those mechanics work hard out in the bush...I served with an armored unit for a while and the guys on tanks were always busy as they were so maintenance heavy.

 

[Innovate803]

How are these versus BST’s weight wise? On their websites it looks like these are lighter and $1k less.

 

[fallenarch]

The BSTs are lighter where it counts, which is in the perimeter of the rim. If you are looking for the highest performing rim IMHO it is carbon fiber. This is both due to it's minimal perimeter weight and CF seems to flex in a good way in terms of handling. However on the street strength is an essential consideration and for the best compromise between strength, weight and yes cost it's clearly forged aluminum. Note that the advantage of CF over stock is huge, but the performance of BST vs. the Apex 6 wheels is much closer, so I went with the Core Moto's. If your primary goal is racing, go BST. If the primary role of your Busa is street riding, I would definitely go forged Al. Just my opinion and yes, you did ask!

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

If you like carbon fiber wheels , I guess like me , you get them no matter what . But important thing is , to get what you can afford . A lighter than stock wheel is going to be great addition to your bikes handling , no matter what type you choose . Just have a look at how nicely machined and finished those Core Moto's are , they represent very good value all round .

 

[POWERHOUSE]

And POWERHOUSE has another set of Gen 2 Apex 6's in black, coming any day now, up for grabs. I see keeping these in stock is going to be a challenge . . .

 

[c10]

BST wheels are a few pounds lighter from all my research on the web . The front is only about 7 ounces lighter , but the rear is 1.5 lb over these

 

[Innovate803]

The BSTs are lighter where it counts, which is in the perimeter of the rim. If you are looking for the highest performing rim IMHO it is carbon fiber. This is both due to it's minimal perimeter weight and CF seems to flex in a good way in terms of handling. However on the street strength is an essential consideration and for the best compromise between strength, weight and yes cost it's clearly forged aluminum. Note that the advantage of CF over stock is huge, but the performance of BST vs. the Apex 6 wheels is much closer, so I went with the Core Moto's. If your primary goal is racing, go BST. If the primary role of your Busa is street riding, I would definitely go forged Al. Just my opinion and yes, you did ask!

Good explanation, I did not think about perimeter weight. My bike is mostly street so the 6’s would be best for me.

If you like carbon fiber wheels , I guess like me , you get them no matter what . But important thing is , to get what you can afford . A lighter than stock wheel is going to be great addition to your bikes handling , no matter what type you choose . Just have a look at how nicely machined and finished those Core Moto's are , they represent very good value all round .

How are your BST’s on the street? Cost-wise for a pound or 2 saving $1k is worth it for someone who will not see the strip much. I already have a money pit haha.

BST wheels are a few pounds lighter from all my research on the web . The front is only about 7 ounces lighter , but the rear is 1.5 lb over these

Awesome, their websites must post the weight without bearings and all. Rear you meant the BST’s are lighter, correct?

 

[c10]

Good explanation, I did not think about perimeter weight. My bike is mostly street so the 6’s would be best for me.

How are your BST’s on the street? Cost-wise for a pound or 2 saving $1k is worth it for someone who will not see the strip much. I already have a money pit haha.
Awesome, their websites must post the weight without bearings and all. Rear you meant the BST’s are lighter, correct?

I'll have to find the link later but they were complete wheels minus rotors.

 

[c10]

this is a GSXR 1000 2.20462 pounds per Kg so 4.638 =10.22 pounds for the rear
front is 2.380Kg = 5.24 pounds

So a BST set is 15.46 pounds vs APEX 6 @ 19 lb 6 oz

Wheel Type​ Wheel Dimensions​ Std Cast Aluminium​ BST Carbon Fibre​ Front​ 17x3.50​ 4.360 Kg​ 2.380 Kg​ Rear​ 17x6.00​ 7.529 Kg​ 4.638 Kg​ Total Weight​ Pair​ 11.889Kg​ 7.018 Kg​ Weight Saving​ =​ =​ 4.871 Kg​ Weight Saving %​ =​ =​ 40.97%​

Blackstone Tek BST Carbon Fibre Motorcycle Racing Wheels - Weight Comparisons