Installing lighter wheels makes an amazing improvement in your bike's ability to turn in quickly and improves acceleration. Obviously, the lighter the replacement wheels, the more dramatic the difference will be.

I installed Marchesini forged magnesium wheels on my old Ducati 998 and was blown away by the improvement. I replaced the OEM wheels with OZ forged aluminum wheels and am really happy with the difference.

No experience with Gale.

Research the weights of the wheels you're considering. Pick the lightest ones that you can afford and appeal to you, visually . It's pretty simple...


Good luck!

 

We use OZ on Josh Herrin's and Josh Hayes' Monster Energy Graves Yamaha superbikes..

 

Are you guys using the Aluminum Piega's or the Forged Magnesium Cattiva wheels? I would imagine the magnesium ones...

 

I appreciate all of your answers

 

What are the differences between 5 spokes, and 10 spokes?

 

Approximately 5 spokes difference.

 

C/F and cheap
http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=331499&highlight=dymag

 

I hate giving up my new discovery but I've been debating which ones on a wheel purchase for months now to finish my build. Carrozzeria has always been a possible choice then I started talking with them about their newest Tri= R forged. They have been designing this new wheel and compliment it with a new CZ works rotor. As I wanted something unique and they offer these in colors I've decided this is the way to go. Many of the reviews go back to my biggest concern and that's life expectancy with your carbon and magnesium. These aluminum's will be on your bike years from now with no issues or worries and they have brought the weight down to incredible comparisons. One said over 7 lbs lighter than the Marchesini's and Brembo's that came on a KTM. That brings it down to the carbon and magnesium family. The look is radical as well and I'm definitely sold. Check out the site and you'll see what I mean. The material on the wheel is so minimal they're almost transparent and the design of the rotor is true art, yet, made and designed for racing.

http://www.forged-wheel.com/Products.htm

 

I have been looking at carrozzeria too, but I was looking at V-Track. What do you think about it?

 

Marhesini

 

gypsyjack - you may want to do a little more research before you pull the trigger on the Tri-R. From a forum vendor here you can get a set of OZ Aluminum Piega Wheels that have about 300% more weight savings than the Tri-R wheels and allow you to use your current rotors and sprockets. The best part is that the cost is actually LESS than the $2400 you quoted for the whole Tri-R package.

If you want the most weight savings in Aluminum wheels then the new Marchesini Genesi 7R aluminum wheels are 3-4 pounds lighter still than the OZs, and cost only a few hundred $ more, again retaining your OEM rotors and sprockets. Amortize that cost difference over the length of time you'll be using the wheels and I think it's a no-brainer on what to buy. Buy the best, you'll only buy them once...

A forum member here was nice enough to weigh the actual Genesi 7R wheels against the OEM Crossplane wheels and included pictures here: http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=331243&highlight=genesi

 

Substantial difference in price between the OZ Piegas and Genesi's. The best bang for the buck is the OZ's, and by a margin. The Genesi's are a few hundred more, they are more like $750 and up difference.

 

Because you have fame and fortune on your side, it's not the only reason to buy parts. Though cornering the market is the basis of a lot of success stories. If I do the math that puts the OZ's at about 2 lb.s each ? And there was a time when Marchesini was new. My first FZ had a Fox shock package and they were the bomb in 86'. Also, you missed some of my point about color and looks. I can't get my Ti color in an OZ and I LIKE the CZ rotors. Plus, the OZs have the same 'girly' spokes as the Marchesini. Again, I'm getting performance and a unique look. Herrin and Hayes aren't paying for their wheels, in fact, being OZ's, I'd bet the team's not paying. The Carro's have seen the track already with smaller team's that have to buy their wheels and look for value and performance. When I get my Carrozzeria's, I'll do a weigh in.

 

The valve stem ? Man. Yeah, the bearings and stems weigh 2 lbs. Your a sales rep and carrier of the OZ wheels, am I right? Just from a professional stand point, you should really excuse yourself from this conversation. And don't send me a PM that is just another sales pitch. Aren't you really stepping over the line here?

 

I am not trying to argue or steal a thread. I am trying to give correct information. Isn't the point to compare apples to apples. If you leave things out it is going to weigh less...

 

gypsyjack - my mistake for not reading all your posts. I understand now that you place an equal emphasis on aesthetics, in addition to performance gains. My response was to your most recent post espousing the handling benefits of rotational mass weight reduction. I took that as you were most interested in performance gains, hence my response. Also, the Marchesini Genesi 7R wheels are 3-4 pounds per set lighter than the OZ's, which themselves are 3 pounds or so per set lighter than the Tri-R.

drjak - as I said, do your own research on prices. I checked prices with different vendors for both OZ Piega and Genesi 7R wheels and found prices less than $600 apart. IMHO, that is not that big a difference if you keep your bike more than 5 years and amortize that difference over that time period, especially for the significant performance advantage with the Genesi 7R. It's all a matter of perspective and individual budgets.

 

drjak - as I said, do your own research on prices. I checked prices with different vendors for both OZ Piega and Genesi 7R wheels and found prices less than $600 apart. IMHO, that is not that big a difference if you keep your bike more than 5 years and amortize that difference over that time period, especially for the significant performance advantage with the Genesi 7R. It's all a matter of perspective and individual budgets.

Difference was $800 for me.

 

If I compare Galespeed Type R, OZ Piega, CArrozeria Tri-R, Which one is lighter? included Bearings, and sprockets, Valve.

 

If you are comparing BARE WHEEL weights, then the "extra's" are a mute point as they are going to be there in all applications.

If you want to get that anal, then you are going to have to compare tire brand, remaining tread (new vs milage on tires), wheel weights to balance wheel/tire combo. (all tires are not balanced well, contrary to Mich. thinking they are perfect enough to not put a dot on the tire anymore :rant )

My point was that you cant get honest weights from anyone. Best way is to have someone that just bought a set weigh them. Everyone is going to claim theirs is lightest. Some manufactures are known for claiming theirs are the lightest when they aren't.