BST Rapid Tek Carbon Front Wheel Aprilia RSV4 / RR / RF / 1100 Factory (2015–2020)

The BST Rapid Tek carbon front wheel for the Aprilia RSV4, RSV4 RR, RSV4 RF and RSV4 1100 Factory (2015–2020) is a statement of engineering heritage as much as it is a performance upgrade. Woven from aerospace-grade pre-preg carbon fibre and finished to BST's exacting standards — in gloss, satin, forged-carbon or a range of solid colours — this wheel transforms the visual identity of your Aprilia while cutting rotational mass to a class-leading 2.75 kg.

Key Features

• Ultralight construction at just 2.75 kg (6.06 lbs) — reduced rotational mass means faster turn-in and sharper mid-corner agility.
• Pre-preg carbon fibre rim paired with a CNC-machined 6082 T6 aluminium hub for an ideal balance of stiffness and durability.
• DOT E and JWL certified for road and track use — no compromises in compliance or safety.
• Proven load ratings: 388 kg radial load, 155 kg static load, 577 Nm cornering load, 543.9 Nm torsional load.
• Ultra-high-speed 90° aluminium valve with cap included as standard.
• Choice of steel or ceramic bearings, and ten distinct finishes ranging from high-gloss to Solid Gold and Solid Orange.
• Backed by a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.

Design, Finish and Heritage

BST — Black Stone Tek — has been at the forefront of carbon composite wheel development for two decades, supplying teams and privateer racers at the highest levels of competition. The Rapid Tek series represents the pinnacle of that experience: each wheel is hand-laid using pre-preg carbon fibre, autoclave-cured under precise temperature and pressure, and then finished in one of ten distinct surface treatments. Whether you choose the understated depth of the Satin-Matt finish, the dramatic texture of the Forged-Carbon finish, or the bold personality of a Solid colour, every wheel ships with the same structural integrity beneath the surface.

The hub is machined from 6082 T6 aluminium billet, a grade chosen for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to fatigue under repeated high-load cycling. The result is a front wheel that looks as purposeful as the RSV4 platform it was designed for — and that stands as a long-term investment rather than a consumable upgrade.

Performance on Road and Track

At 2.75 kg the Rapid Tek front wheel saves meaningful rotating mass compared with the OEM unit. Reduced gyroscopic inertia translates directly into a more responsive front end: the RSV4 flicks into corners with less effort, holds its line with greater precision and communicates feedback more faithfully through the bars. DOT E and JWL certification means the wheel is fully road-legal in Europe and beyond, while its load ratings — 388 kg radial, 155 kg static, 577 Nm cornering and 543.9 Nm torsional — comfortably exceed the demands of aggressive track days or Superbike competition.

Buyers may choose between steel bearings for everyday road use and ceramic bearings for reduced friction and extended service intervals at sustained high speeds. The included 90° ultra-high-speed aluminium valve is compatible with tyre-fitting equipment at any professional workshop or paddock service bay.

Fitment and Compatibility

This front wheel is supplied in stock OEM dimensions as standard. Alternative dimensions are available on request.

• Aprilia RSV4 (2015–2020)
• Aprilia RSV4 R (2015–2020)
• Aprilia RSV4 RR (2015–2020)
• Aprilia RSV4 RF (2015–2020)
• Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory (2015–2020)

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