Carrozzeria is the
pioneer of forged aluminum wheels for motorcycles and the Carrozzeria V Track
Forged Aluminum Wheels are lighter, stronger, more durable and longer lasting
than any other motorcycle wheels available on the market.
Carrozzeria forged
aluminum motorcycle wheels allow for enhanced ride ability and lighter overall weight of
the vehicle.
The forging process
has been in existence for hundreds of years. Because the highest standards of strength and
safety are of utmost importance, this technology of shaping metal is still
currently used in aerospace and high performance automotive industries, but
Carrozzeria was the first to introduce the forging process to the motorcycle
market.
Forging improves the
structure of metal by refining the grain size of the metal. This process
makes metal stronger and more docile than cast metal. The metal also has a
greater resistance to fatigue and impact. Carrozzeria wheels typically
exhibit up to 1.8 times more strength than other manufactures that use a
non-forging process. As a result, Carrozzeria wheels meet safety standards set by the NHTSA,
D.O.T. and Japan's JWL.
Even though magnesium or
carbon fiber wheels are lighter, when you think of your safety and
durability, none of them even come close to Carrozzeria forged aluminum
motorcycle wheels. Just ask any professional about the benefits of forged
aluminum.
Features:
Beautiful Updated Y-Star Spoke Design
Made From Wrought 6151-T6 Aluminum / CNC
Full Machining
30,000 M/Ton Super Die Pressed - High Heat Forged
Super Light Weight - High Durability - High Strength
One Piece Proprietary CNC Hub Design
Double Cush Drive System for High
Horsepower Applications
CNC Alloy Spacers, Carriers and Distance Tubes
Designed For Street and Race Track Use
Approved DOT (USA) and JWL (Japan)
One Year Limited Warranty
Wheel Kits Include: Cush Drive, Japanese High Quality Bearings, Spacers and Carriers
Anodized Colors Include: Satin Black, Machine Silver, Sharp Blue, Wine Red and Bright Gold
Front / Rear Wheel Size: 3.50 / 5.50 - 17
Please Note: Rear wheels use Kawasaki bolt pattern sprockets:
520 = ZX6R (2003 to
Current)
525 = ZX10R (2003
to Current)
530 = ZX12R (2002
to 2006)
Please Note:
Available only in the V Track Wheel & Rotor Package which includes:
V TRACK Wheel Set
Galfer Standard Front Wave Rotors (stock size)
Cush Drive
Carriers
Spacers
Bearings
Valve Stems
Accepts stock / OEM rear rotor
Requires a Kawasaki bolt pattern rear sprocket
Carrozzeria V Track Forged Aluminum Motorcycle Wheel Colors
Satin Black
Machine Silver
Sharp Blue*
Wine Red*
Bright Gold
Carrozzeria V Track Forged Aluminum Motorcycle Wheel Details and Specs
Forged aluminum
motorcycle wheels have many advantages over stock or aftermarket cast
wheels.
Carrozzeria forged aluminum motorcycle wheels are made from wrought 6151-T6
which has an inherently better grain structure and is not only stronger then
cast wheels, but more uniform and consistent in quality.
Carrozzeria forged
aluminum motorcycle wheels will not crack like cast magnesium wheels and
will provide superior durability compared to the stock wheels.
Carrozzeria forged
aluminum motorcycle wheels are 20 - 40% lighter than stock depending on model.
Reducing weight on a motorcycle will always make it accelerate, corner and
brake better, but some weight reductions are much more valuable then others.
Motorcycle weight can be classified in two ways: sprung or unsprung and
rotating or non-rotating. Wheel weight is both unsprung and rotating, which
is the most significant weight to remove.
Sprung weight is
everything that the suspension holds up. Unsprung weight is the wheel,
sprocket, caliper, disks, axle and a percentage of the shock and swing arm.
Unsprung weight is the nemesis of the suspension in the war to maintain tire
contact with the tarmac. The less unsprung weight, the more effectively the
suspension, and ultimately the tires, can do their jobs. Reducing unsprung
weight will improve the traction especially in bumpy corners.
Rotating weight on a
motorcycle counts twice every time you accelerate or brake. The reason for
this is the engine must increase both the linear velocity as well as the
rotational velocity of the wheels. It is a little more complicated in
reality, but each pound you remove from the wheels is equal to approximately
2 or more pounds removed from the chassis. Reducing the weight of you wheels
will allow your bike to not only accelerate faster, but brake better as
well.
An additional benefit
to reducing rotating weight is the reduction of gyro effect on the wheels.
The easiest way to understand this is to conduct an experiment at home. Get
the front wheel off your bicycle. Hold the axle with your hands and have a
partner spin the wheel at a moderate speed. As the wheel spins, pretend you
are the forks and “turn” the wheel. You now have a feel for gyroscopic
forces. Now imagine what a motorcycle wheel, with much greater weight and
speed, goes through when you attempt to change directions quickly in a
series of turns.
Carrozzeria forged
aluminum motorcycle wheels enhance acceleration, braking and handling making
them, dollar-for-dollar, one of the best performance modifications you can
make to your motorcycle.
Carrozzeria forged
aluminum motorcycle wheels are JWL, the Japanese equivalent to DOT, approved
for use on street vehicles, so you can be sure the wheels are safe for
street use. Many other aftermarket rims are not approved for street use.
Carrozzeria forged
aluminum motorcycle wheels are anodized for a durable and long lasting
finish, especially when compared to the stock painted wheel. Not only will
Carrozzeria forged aluminum motorcycle wheels look good for a long time,
but their style will give your bike a distinctive look.
