What is the load rating of BST wheels?
BST has derived our load specification from experience in the field of motorcycle physics:
The load rating printed on the wheel sticker will reflect the maximum static load/weight that is permitted on the specific wheel to not exceed the critical loads during the dynamic situation of riding the motorcycle. We design with a safety factor of approximately 4.
To check if the wheels are appropriate for your bike you can use the following rules of thumb:
Scenario 1: Motorcycle with a rider:
The usual weight distribution here is approximately 40% for the front wheel and 60% for the rear wheel.
Total Static Weight or TSW = Weight of bike with all fluids + weight of rider = 220Kg + 90Kg = 310 Kg
This leaves us with the following load ratings:
Front wheel = 310Kg x 40% = 124Kg
Rear wheel = 310Kg x 60% = 186Kg
Scenario 2: Motorcycle with a rider and 1 passenger:
The usual weight distribution here is approximately 37.5% for the front wheel and 62.5% for the rear wheel.
TSW = Weight of bike with all fluids + weight of rider + weight of passenger =220Kg + 90Kg + 90Kg =400 Kg
This leaves us with the following load ratings:
Front wheel = 400Kg x 37.5% = 150Kg
Rear wheel = 310Kg x 62.5% = 250Kg
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