International Dealer News IDN 139 October/November 2017 | Page 41
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7-spoke ‘Black Mamba’ –
“the world’s most advanced
carbon fibre wheel”
That is the claim that ISO 9001-2008 accredited and
TUV Rheinland certified manufacturer Blackstone
TEK is making for the latest addition to its ‘Black
Mamba’ series of carbon fibre wheels.
Designed, tested and fully manufactured in-house at
their Johannesburg, South Africa factory, founder
and co-owner Gary Turner says these wheels round
out the ‘Black Mamba’ line-up with a conventional
rear wheel and technology that has “never been
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seen before.”
“With the release of these wheels we are moving the
composite wheels manufacturing industry to the
next level,” says Gary.
“With our new BST designed, high-pressure forged
composite drive side, we are leading innovation in
the design and manufacture of pre-preg monocoque
carbon fibre wheels.”
The wheel is designed to optimise stiffness, strength
and rigidity, whilst maximising performance. “This is
the “most carbon fibre” wheel in the world, and
quite simply delivers better everything – better
strength, weight, inertia and performance – better
than everything else.
“At the same time the front wheel has been
optimised to reduce weight and improve inertia
values. Ours are the only carbon fibre wheels that
conform strictly to the JWL (Japan Light Alloy Wheel)
impact standards as implemented by all major
manufacturing and international testing facilities,
and this new, straight 7-spoke is no exception.”
The 3.5” by 17” front wheel weighs in from 2.4 kg
complete and has a static load rating of 150 kg; the
6” by 17” rear rates at 280 kg, weighing in at 3.2
kg, excluding the sprocket carrier. The hubs are in
6082-T6 heat-treated aluminium.
The conventional rear is interchangeable, so it can be
used on different motorcycles simply by replacing the
brake adapter and sprocket carrier on models from
manufacturers, including Bimota, Ducati, BMW,
Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. Available to
order now, all BST wheels carry a 2-year factory
warranty.
BLACKSTONE TEK
Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 (0)11 704 0026
[email protected]
www.blackstonetek.com
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