BST BlackStoneTek carbon wheels - finishes and colors
All about BST carbon rims: from twill and forged carbon to glossy, satin, matte, and color ink. Discover material, finish, delivery time, and configuration options.
BST carbon rims – pure beauty in motion
There are rims that do their job neatly. And there are rims that transform a motorcycle. BST carbon rims undoubtedly belong in the latter category. As soon as the light plays over the carbon, you no longer see a part but a statement. Light, depth, structure, and color come together in a finish you normally only see on high-end show bikes and factory racers.
Important: all BST rims are available in all the structures, finishes, and colors listed below. Is your desired version not directly listed with the rim? Feel free to contact us personally – we will then add the missing variant to the webshop.
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Carbon structures – the basis of the appearance
Within BST, there are two fundamental visual carbon structures. Both are technically equivalent, but they tell a completely different visual story.
Twill carbon – classic, sleek, and motorsport-pure
Twill carbon is the recognizable diagonal weave pattern known from racing. The fibers lie in a tight repeating pattern, creating a technical, symmetrical, and timeless appearance. This structure emphasizes precision, speed, and mechanical perfection and is worldwide the most chosen finish for riders seeking a pure performance look.
Forged carbon – modern, bold, and unique
Forged carbon consists of flakes of carbon fibers randomly mixed together. This creates an irregular, marble-like pattern where no two rims are identical. Forged carbon looks visually stronger, more exclusive, and more modern than Twill and is often chosen for high-end custom builds and premium show motorcycles.
Finishes – glossy or satin (satin gloss-matte)
The finish determines how the light interacts with the carbon. BST offers two clearly distinct topcoats, each with a completely unique character.
Glossy – deep high gloss
The classic high-gloss finish that gives the carbon maximum depth. The surface reflects light intensely, making the weave pattern appear almost three-dimensional. Glossy emphasizes luxury, detail, and contrast and lets the carbon structure speak to the fullest.
Satin – satin gloss / OEM matte look
Satin is between matte and gloss. The surface has a subtle reflection without a pronounced mirror shine. This finish looks technical, refined, and modern and is referred to by many manufacturers as “OEM matte,” although technically it is satin gloss.|
'Matte' Ducati Performance carbon is technically satin when sprayed. If you want 'matte' wheels that match your Ducati Performance or Ilmberger carbon part, then buy wheels with the Satin/Satijn finish.
Tinted ink paint – carbon with character
Besides clear carbon, BST uses transparent color inks mixed into the clear coat. The carbon structure remains fully visible but gains extra color depth. The color is not on the carbon but in the clear coat layer above it. Every shade is possible in Twill or Forged and in Glossy, Satin finish, or Matte.
Red
The red ink is processed transparently in the clear coat. This creates a deep, full red glow while the underlying carbon pattern remains fully visible. The result is a powerful, sporty look with maximum color intensity.
Blue
The blue transparent ink gives the carbon a cool, technical glow. Depending on the light, the shade varies from deep navy blue to bright electric blue, while the carbon pattern remains sharply visible.
Green
The green ink is mixed by the clear coat into a full, even green shade, while the carbon fibers remain clearly visible. This creates a striking color with depth without losing the high-tech character of carbon.
Gold
The golden transparent ink gives the carbon a warm, luxurious look. The fiber structure remains visible under a rich gold tint that shows extra depth and shine in sunlight.
Violent Violet (purple)
The violet ink provides a deep, dark glow in which the carbon sometimes appears purple, sometimes almost black. The transparent clear coat causes the color to change strongly with the light.
Orange
The orange ink is incorporated into the paint as a bright, energetic shade that immediately catches the eye. The carbon weave remains visible beneath the color, creating a technical and sporty appearance.
Black (ink black)
Black ink is not standard clear carbon. The transparent black tint visually deepens the carbon, making the pattern appear darker and more intense without completely disappearing. Ideal for a subtle stealth look with visible texture.
Chameleon
The chameleon ink continuously changes color depending on the light. Blue, green, purple, and sometimes even gold blend into each other, while the carbon pattern always remains visible. This is the most pronounced and dynamic finish within the BST program.
Explanation of the price structure of finishes, colors & Forged carbon
On the individual BST rims on our website, you can immediately see the prices per version and option listed. The amounts mentioned below are therefore NOT additional surcharges on top of those prices, but serve solely as a technical explanation of how those prices are structured. This gives you insight into where the differences come from.
The price structure at BST is linked to the extra production process required to build a rim in a specific version. Each extra process means extra manual work, extra production time, and extra quality control. This is reflected in the final selling price.
Basic version
The base price is based on a BST rim in Twill carbon with glossy finish. This is the standard production without additional custom processing.
Price structure per rim (for explanation)
- Satin and/or a color ink: price structure of + € 250,- per rim
- Forged carbon (glossy): price structure of + € 250,- per rim
- Forged carbon combined with satin and/or a color: price structure of + € 500,- per rim
This means that a rim with Forged structure and a special finish or color actually goes through two separate production steps. Those extra processes explain the difference in final price as you see it on the respective rim.
Important clarification
- A glossy red rim costs the same as a satin red rim
- The price structure lies in the custom addition of the color/finish, not in the combination
- A forged glossy rim has a different price structure than a twill glossy rim
- A forged rim with color and/or satin is adjusted in both steps
Examples for clarification
- Twill + glossy → price based on base production
- Twill + satin → price based on base + finishing step
- Twill + red (glossy, satin, or matte) → price based on base + color step
- Forged + glossy → price based on base + forged production step
- Forged + satin → price based on forged + finishing step
- Forged + green → price based on forged + color step
All amounts mentioned are based on the situation as of 06-12-2025 and are intended solely as a technical explanation of the price structure. The current selling prices per version can always be found directly on the respective BST rim on the product page.
Unsure how a particular configuration is exactly constructed? Feel free to contact us. We will explain it transparently and personally for you.
Why BST rims are made to order
Due to this huge variety in structures, finishes, and colors, most BST rims are built-to-order. Only a limited part of the standard versions are in stock.
Carbon Twill Glossy finishes are generally the fastest available. Forged carbon, satin, ultra-matte, and all color variants are almost always built specifically for your order.
The average delivery time is 8–12 weeks. In spring and summer, this can be longer. So order in time.
The technology behind the magic – how BST carbon rims are built
Where the exterior mainly evokes emotion, the true strength of BST lies deep in the material and production process. Every BST rim is built according to the same fundamental principles used in professional motorsport and aerospace industries. Not from mass production, but from controlled high-tech composite construction.
Prepreg carbon – absolute control over strength and weight
BST works exclusively with prepreg carbon fiber. These are carbon fibers that have been pre-impregnated with a controlled amount of resin. Unlike wet-laminating, this results in a perfect ratio between fiber and resin. Too much resin makes a structure heavy and brittle, too little resin makes it weak. Prepreg completely prevents this.
Each carbon layer is manually positioned in precisely determined directions. This fiber orientation is crucial: some layers absorb radial loads (vertical wheel load), others are oriented for lateral forces (cornering), and others for torsion (acceleration and braking). This layered construction creates a structure that is strong exactly where the forces occur — and nowhere unnecessarily heavy.
Autoclave curing – no air, no compromises
After manual laminating, the entire rim is cured in an autoclave: a high-pressure oven where temperature, pressure, and time are controlled with very tight tolerances. During this process, remaining air particles are pressed out of the matrix, and the resin and fibers fuse into an extremely compact structure.
This autoclave curing ensures:
- Maximum fiber density
- No air inclusions or weak spots
- Consistent material properties throughout the rim
- Much higher fatigue resistance than classic carbon
CNC-machined aluminum hubs – precision down to hundredths
The hubs of BST rims are not cast but fully CNC-machined from solid aerospace-grade aluminum. They are machined with tolerances down to hundredths of millimeters. This guarantees perfect alignment of bearings, brake discs, and chain carriers, which is essential for stability at high speed and prolonged load.
Structural bonding process – no bolt connection but material fusion
Carbon rim and aluminum hub are not mechanically connected but bonded via a special structural bonding process. This is a permanent adhesion with industrial high-performance epoxy that is stronger than the base material itself. This creates a homogeneous whole without stress peaks around bolt connections or weld seams.
Rotational mass & unsprung weight – the real performance gain
The real advantage of BST is not only in the total weight but especially in the drastically reduced rotational mass. Weight at the outer edge of a wheel counts many times more than weight in the center. By using carbon instead of aluminum, the wheel’s inertia is greatly reduced.
This results in direct, measurable effects:
- Faster steering due to lower gyroscopic forces
- Shorter braking feel because the wheel mass is easier to slow down
- Stronger acceleration out of corners
- More suspension sensitivity because the unsprung weight drastically decreases
In practice, this makes the motorcycle feel lighter than it actually is. The handling becomes more direct, precise, and predictable — especially at higher speeds or on rough roads.
Test procedures & street homologation
All BST rims undergo rigorous structural tests including:
- Radial load
- Lateral deflection
- Impact load
- Fatigue cycles at high RPMs
Most rims have international approvals such as DOT, JWL, and TÜV, which means they are fully street legal and suitable for intensive daily use, long distances, and high speeds. This is indicated on the product page. If it is not listed, please contact us.
Bearings – steel or ceramic
BST rims can be supplied with steel or ceramic bearings. Ceramic bearings have lower rolling resistance, are more resistant to heat and corrosion, and maintain their precision under prolonged high wheel loads. For those seeking maximum performance, ceramic is technically the most advanced choice.
Are carbon rims fragile? – the honest answer from BST
A frequently asked question is: “Are carbon rims not fragile?” The short and honest answer is: no, as long as they are used normally as rims. This is exactly where the distinction between “use” and “abuse” lies.
As Gary Turner of BST explicitly stated: a wheel is designed by engineers to function as a wheel. That means: bearing vehicle weight, absorbing drive and braking forces, handling loads in corners, and dealing with road irregularities. That is exactly what a BST Carbon wheel is developed, tested, and certified for.
Where confusion often arises is the difference between resistance to normal use and resistance to abuse. A heavy steel wheel can sometimes physically withstand more pure abuse – think of forcing with tire levers, hitting with mounting tools, or dropping on a hard surface – but that has nothing to do with normal functional use as a wheel. That is abuse.
You should also not mistreat an aluminum wheel. It can also deform or crack with improper use. The difference is that steel and aluminum often visibly deform first, while Carbon absorbs forces differently. Carbon is extremely strong within its design direction but unforgiving to pure mechanical force outside that design framework. That does not mean it is weak, but rather that it is precisely designed for real loads, not for rough mistreatment.
Specifically, this means:
- You can normally mount tires on them (preferably with professional mounting tools).
- You can ride normally on the street with them.
- You can load them as any high-quality wheel is intended.
- You should not force them beyond normal (mounting) use.
- Unsure about the structure after an accident? Have the wheels checked for cracks with X-rays.
As BST itself states: each component has its domain of use. Within that domain, BST wheels are completely safe, durable, and reliable. Outside that domain, we no longer speak of use but of abuse – and no high-end product can withstand that, not even aluminum or forged wheels.
In summary: treat a BST wheel as you would any high-quality technical component – with normal use and professional tools – and you will have an extremely strong, light, and durable wheel that performs flawlessly for years.
Maintenance & warranty
BST wheels come with a 2-year factory warranty against material and manufacturing defects and are available with steel or ceramic bearings. Cleaning is easy with a soft cloth and mild cleaner. Avoid harsh chemicals and direct high pressure on the bearings.
Configure personally?
Sometimes not all possible combinations are displayed online; in that case, please contact us and we will add the missing variant. Unsure between Twill or Forged, gloss or matte, color or raw Carbon? We will personally think along with you and put together your ideal set.
