Blackstone Tek
Carbon in Johannesburg

Blackstone Tek manufactures top quality Carbon Fibre wheels for performance bikes.

BST specialized parts are built for some of the most exclusive bikes and vehicles in the world. Extensive experience in racing, aeronautical engineering, composites knowledge and motorcycle wheel design makes BST engineering the only choice for top brands and fabricators. An industry where precision, weight, safety and equipment reliability is fundamental. What makes the Superleggera stand out from the rest is that it makes use of the Panigale frameless system, whereby the engine makes up most of the frame, but what little frame there is made almost entirely of carbon-fibre. The rear tailpiece and the fairings are also all carbon-fibre. Choose between the RR and SS versions both offering a unique design and style. Each Ace motorcycle will be hand built by one Ariel technician in an individual build bay, as with the Atom sports car, giving customers an even greater degree of personal relationship with the build of their motorcycle and the person building it, to the point of being able to visit their bike in build. Only when an Ariel technician is satisfied will the motorcycle gain his personal build plate and move on to final testing and inspection. The carbon wheels show a 50% weight saving over the alloy wheels and centralise weight due to the lighter rim, resulting in improved performance and handling. Most of my rides are long distance into peninsula Malaysia, with six hours and more in the saddle on a normal day. The smaller radius of gyration completely changed the acceleration and braking characteristic. Similarly braking is much easier and stopping distances are shorter as well. This effect is well documented, but it truly can be felt. Quite remarkable to feel and a very noticeable difference.