
The facts.
| Brand | BST |
|---|---|
| Model | Rapid Tek |
| Fitment | Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023) |
| Rim material | Pre-preg carbon fibre |
| Hub material | CNC-machined 6082 T6 aluminium |
| Front wheel weight | 2.75 kg / 6.06 lbs |
| Rear wheel weight | 3.20 kg / 7.05 lbs |
| Front wheel size | 3.5" x 17" |
| Rear wheel sizes | 5.5" x 17" | 6.0" x 17" |
| Certifications | DOT E, JWL |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
When safety certification and race-grade engineering must coexist in a single upgrade, the BST Rapid Tek Carbon Wheel Set for the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023) stands in a class of its own. Carrying both DOT E and JWL homologation — the dual certification that opens every circuit gate and every public road — these wheels pair pre-preg carbon fibre rims with CNC-machined 6082 T6 aluminium hubs to slash rotating mass without any compromise on structural integrity.
Key Features
- DOT E and JWL certified for legal use on road and track — no grey areas, no waivers required.
- Exceptional weight reduction: front wheel at just 2.75 kg (6.06 lbs), rear wheel at 3.20 kg (7.05 lbs).
- Pre-preg carbon fibre rim construction paired with CNC-machined 6082 T6 aluminium hubs for precision fitment and long-term durability.
- Ultra-high-speed 90° aluminium valve stems with caps supplied as standard — ready for high-rpm track sessions.
- Available with steel or ceramic bearing options to suit your riding discipline and maintenance preference.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty included as standard.
Engineering Behind the Rapid Tek
BST's Rapid Tek construction method uses aerospace-grade pre-preg carbon fibre laid up in precisely controlled orientations, producing a rim that resists flex under braking and cornering loads while keeping weight to an absolute minimum. The 6082 T6 aluminium hub is machined to tight tolerances, ensuring the carbon rim and the motorcycle's bearings, axle, and brake components interface exactly as the factory intended. Every set ships in standard original equipment dimensions; alternative dimensions are available on request.
Load Ratings and Structural Data
Front Wheel — 3.5" x 17"
- Weight: 2.75 kg / 6.06 lbs
- Radial load: 388 kg / 855 lbs
- Static load: 155 kg / 341 lbs
- Lateral (cornering) load: 577 Nm
- Torsional load: 543.9 Nm
Rear Wheel — 5.5" x 17" or 6.0" x 17"
- Weight: 3.20 kg / 7.05 lbs
- Radial load: 451 kg / 994 lbs
- Static load: 280 kg / 617 lbs
- Lateral (cornering) load: 772 Nm
- Torsional load: 1,030 Nm
These figures represent genuine structural validation, not marketing targets. The load ratings underpin the DOT E and JWL approvals and reflect the demands of both aggressive road riding and competitive track use.
Performance on Road and Track
Reducing unsprung and rotating mass on a litre-class superbike produces tangible, measurable gains: the GSX-R 1000 steers with greater urgency, responds to mid-corner corrections more immediately, and transfers braking force with less gyroscopic inertia to overcome. The Rapid Tek set delivers all of this while remaining fully street-legal — a combination that many carbon wheel programmes historically could not claim.
Fitment and Compatibility
- Suzuki GSX-R 1000 — model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Supplied in standard original equipment dimensions as default
- Alternative dimensions available on request
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | BST |
| Model | Rapid Tek |
| Fitment | Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023) |
| Rim material | Pre-preg carbon fibre |
| Hub material | CNC-machined 6082 T6 aluminium |
| Front wheel weight | 2.75 kg / 6.06 lbs |
| Rear wheel weight | 3.20 kg / 7.05 lbs |
| Front wheel size | 3.5" x 17" |
| Rear wheel size | 5.5" x 17" or 6.0" x 17" |
| Certifications | DOT E, JWL |
| Valve stems | Ultra-high-speed 90° aluminium with caps |
| Bearing options | Steel or ceramic |
| Warranty | 2 years |
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023)
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