New Rotobox Carbon Wheels

[mark3evo]

just arrived and fitted the 1st set of Rotobox Boost wheels fitted to a busa in UK

bike again transformed, instant turn, flip flops through the S bends

bike accelerates quicker , stops quicker and with the ohlins TTX shock and modded front forks, she handles like a 600

front wheel/tyre assembly 4 1/2 lbs lighter, rear wheel/tyre assembly 9 lbs lighter
lightest production wheel on the market , better quality than BST or Dymag.

moment of inertia lowest of ANY wheel.

expensive but makes riding fast non-tiring

 

[busafan08]

Congrats they look good with the mods your done AKRA pipe wheels I wonder how much the big girl weights now I am guessing maybe 220kg wet range ?

 

[mark3evo]

Congrats they look good with the mods your done AKRA pipe wheels I wonder how much the big girl weights now I am guessing maybe 220kg wet range ?

No unfortunately the Gen2 is s heavy old bird

4:1 system , removed steering damper , wheels, Brembo calipers
Stock is 260 kg

Now 237kg

Still a big improvement

 

[Bailey9r]

No unfortunately the Gen2 is s heavy old bird

Lithium battery? Good for a few lbs

 

[mark3evo]

yes lithium would save 1kg or a couple of pounds, cheapest way is go on a diet i need to lose 10kg at least

 

[twotonevert]

Wow, I really like that.

 

[VIPER]

wow! Look at those chicken stripes!

 

[c10]

ABS version available ?

 

[mark3evo]

wow! Look at those chicken stripes!

true , but brand new tyres after 6 miles riding away from tire fitter (Y)

i'll repost in a couple of weeks

 

[mark3evo]

ABS version available ?

ABS nothing to do with the wheels

 

[c10]

The abs ring mounted on the factory wheel .

 

[mark3evo]

looks like NOT they only list for 2008 to 2012

 

[Bailey9r]

ABS version available ?

Either way would you consider them at over 4k? just wondering.

 

[mark3evo]

it cost me £2,800 or $3,339 at today's exchange rate (the ceramic bearings were included with the promotion)

honestly to me its good value, why it makes my busa handle like a 600 together with the Ohlins TTX shock and re-valved front forks

compared with a new bike, zx14r or the possible future gen3 i need not spend another £11K TO £14K bike that is std and the modification start all over again.

and of course in the UK there are more curves than straights, makes complete sense as i take my riding seriously
i could have spent it towards a 1441cc engine, but the 1340 is fast enough on the roads here

 

[c10]

Yes I would consider them as all my cars / bikes / trucks are paid for . Last two mods are full ackro and light wheels . Now wife may have me budget them in at a convenient time as we both want to retire early so saving has been a big focus . That said one still needs a splurge once in awhile .

 

[SSGT_B]

Very Nice! Now those are on my must buy list after I turbo the bike. Damn parts addiction

 

[GNBRETT]

how do they compare to BST as far as weight and Price?

 

[mark3evo]

Yes I would consider them as all my cars / bikes / trucks are paid for . Last two mods are full ackro and light wheels . Now wife may have me budget them in at a convenient time as we both want to retire early so saving has been a big focus . That said one still needs a splurge once in awhile .

i am looking to saving for me early retirement too, but sometimes needs must

these were my stock wheels at 72,600 miles, salt corroded and looked awful , i do ride all year when possible, hence the urgency for new wheels

 

[mark3evo]

how do they compare to BST as far as weight and Price?

lighter in weight and reduced moment of inertia, far better quality ,

see this comparison see for yourself

http://www.veloxracing.com/wp/2016/01/19/rotobox-v-blackstonetek-bst-carbon-wheels/?v=79cba1185463
the rotobox ones are the previous ones in comparison

Both from Brock performamce
Rotobox wheels + ceramic bearing $3,560

BST wheels + ceramic bearings $3,495

easy choice for me ROTOBOX

 

[mark3evo]

ABS version available ?

Sorry , i was wrong ABS on 2013-2017 are available see Brock performance