⟲ 360° — drag meThe facts.
| Size | 3.5" x 17" |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx. 2.4 kg |
| Static load rating | 155 kg |
| Rim material | Prepreg carbon (monocoque) |
| Spoke section material | Aluminium |
| Valve | BST Ultra-High-Speed 90° aluminium valve |
| Certifications | TÜV 287 StVZO, JASO T203-85 |
| Quality control | 100% CT-scan, individual serial number per wheel |
| Warranty | 2 years |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Every rider who has spent a full day in the saddle of a Panigale 1299 knows how much front-end feel matters when fatigue sets in and lap times or canyon distances stack up. The BST STAR TEK carbon front wheel delivers a riding experience that is noticeably lighter, more responsive and more communicative than the OEM unit — so your wrists and shoulders work less, and your confidence stays high from the first corner to the last.
Key Features
- Monocoque prepreg carbon construction reduces rotating front-wheel mass substantially, easing the steering effort required and lowering rider fatigue on long runs or track days alike
- CRBNX technology combined with the BST Ultra-High-Speed aluminium spoke section delivers uncompromising rigidity where it counts, without adding unnecessary grams
- Passed TÜV 287 StVZO and JASO T203-85 load testing — 1,000,000 bending and torsion cycles, 6,000 km radial load endurance, plus a radial impact test with residual tyre pressure retention
- Every individual wheel is 100% CT-scanned and carries its own serial number, giving you full traceability and peace of mind
- ISO-certified manufacture, 2-year warranty, and a finish range that covers gloss, satin-matte, forged carbon, seven candy colours and six solid colours
- BST Ultra-High-Speed 90° aluminium valve included as standard — engineered specifically for high-speed stability
Build Quality and Performance
BST constructs the STAR TEK wheel as a single monocoque piece rather than bonding separate rim halves, which eliminates potential weak points and keeps the structure honest under the kind of lateral loads a Panigale 1299 generates at full lean. The rim itself is laid up from aerospace-grade prepreg carbon fibre, while the spoke section uses a high-specification aluminium alloy — a deliberate material pairing that maximises stiffness where torsional rigidity matters most, and saves weight everywhere else.
The result is a wheel that sharpens initial turn-in without demanding aggressive rider input. On track, that translates to faster direction changes and a front tyre that communicates its limit more clearly. On the road, it means you can ride more smoothly and with less physical effort over the course of a long day — exactly the kind of upgrade that reveals itself gradually rather than all at once.
Safety and Testing
Carbon wheels carry a responsibility that alloy wheels do not, and BST takes that seriously. Each STAR TEK wheel is subjected to the full TÜV 287 StVZO and JASO T203-85 test regime — one million bending and torsion cycles, a 6,000 km radial endurance run, and a radial impact test that confirms the tyre retains pressure after a strike. On top of that, every single wheel — not a sample batch — is individually CT-scanned before it leaves the factory. The serial number on your wheel ties it directly to that test record.
Finish Options
The STAR TEK is available in gloss (standard), satin-matte finish, forged carbon finish, and an extensive palette of solid and candy colours — solid white, red, blue, green, orange and silver, plus candy green, candy purple-blue, candy gold, candy orange, candy red and candy blue. Bearing options cover both steel and ceramic versions to suit your riding discipline and budget.
Fitment and Compatibility
This is the front wheel variant, sized 3.5 inches by 17 inches, designed as a direct OEM replacement for the following models:
- Ducati Panigale 1299 — 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Ducati Panigale 1299 S — 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.5" x 17" |
| Weight | approx. 2.4 kg |
| Static load rating | 155 kg |
| Rim material | prepreg carbon (monocoque) |
| Spoke section material | aluminium |
| Valve | BST Ultra-High-Speed 90° aluminium valve |
| Certifications | TÜV 287 StVZO, JASO T203-85 |
| Quality control | 100% CT-scan, individual serial number per wheel |
| Warranty | 2 years |
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Ducati Panigale 1299/S (2015–2018)
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