These BST's are the original Black Diamond , the set is the R version , they are still natural glossed color / but with black aluminum hubs /centers . I am lucky enough to have the option of any wheel set for this bike , including the very lightest versions from BST , so the newer Rapid Techs , or even the latest Rotobox wheels . But I love this original style BST best of all for this bike , and only the 6.00" is readily available for any of the mentioned wheels .
The 6.625" is the biggest in this original BST style , made to drop into the ZX14R . The 6.25" is also available in this original type , but not in R form , but street as fitted to my Busa . If this huge size rim messes up the handling that bad , I will get a 6.25" replacement for street riding , and only put the 6.625" on for some drag racing etc . The billet disc carriers and sprocket carrier on my Busa's BST's for example , are in original natural finish , and can appear dull if not buffed a bit , where as this stealth black will probably show up dirt grime more .
With this bike especially and even the Busa , I am not overly concerned about maximum weight loss , having said that , I will be chipping away at it no doubt , because I like a lighter weight bike best . But if I was able to physically fit and really serious , I would definitely start off with a hot light liter bike , zx10 or a BMW 1000 RR or even a H2 .
The ZX14R though , was chosen , because it is the right machine for what I want from a motorcycle at this very time , I love everything about it so far , and it is an excellent companion machine to my street racer Hayabusa .
* Last updated by: toad14R on 11/6/2019 @ 3:24 PM *
2013 ZX14R SE , 2012 GSX1300R L2 gone , 2021 KTM 1290R SuperDuke , 2023 H2 , 2015 H2 .