2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S Gets BST Carbon Wheels | Why They're Worth It!

[@EyeofaMadman]

BILL, BST did a article on their site that was up for 6 years about my crash with a set of BST's. Everyone claims their for racing only, but they are not. I hit a curb square at 80mph, a 10 inch curb and the bike flew up into the air.and came down and both tires held air... They are more safe than aluminum by far. Stephano has his data correct. I own both type of optional wheels, I run Oz on the track for the heat purpose and run BST on the street... End of story... GO MOTO WHEELS!!! Stephano has his data correct. By the way, the the BST's that hit the curb, are still on the bike and on the street.

[@oliverpernillo9834]

What I cannot believe is that the Enve carbon wheels for my MTB are the same price as those carbon wheels you have, there are so much more technology on them than we think some times. I love everything about your SFV4S what a Gorgeous Looking bike.

[@CaliMotoTV]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@mannyfel8324]

Hey man funny thing i dealt with Stefano when i had my Monster.. hes a ball of knowledge and the only honest person ive dealt with.. he gives good advice not just this is what you need to buy bc it cost $800 more!!! In this pricy hobby of ours thats greatly appreciated

[@mannyfel8324]

Wheels look awesome but that yellow in the front looks 😍😍😍 Congrats Bill.. enjoy that setup

[@CC_956]

Didn’t know Ferodo made pads for motorcycles but they are amazing!!

[@SteinerSE]

Awesome video, would be nice with a quick cover of the steel vs ceramic bearings to go with the wheels as an option too.

[@SteinerSE]

LoL, you got my question covered ;)

[@SteinerSE]

@@CaliMotoTV I'm getting there, slowly but surely :) It's kinda sad seeing all the destruction after the wildfires.

[@veteq101]

These look amazing. What is the finish on them? Gloss, Matte or Satin?

[@fynn8252]

BST never disappoints; great craftmanship, great looks! Personally, I believe the stock forged wheels are good enough for 99% of riders. The Streetfighter already handles so well, it's hard to imagine there's a great need for improvement. I would rather invest that money into a full titanium Akra system. Those ceramic bearings do look tempting. Let us know how all the modifications perform out on the road! Can you notice a difference? Thanks for sharing! :)

[@aarondatsun6957]

Ah, the very scientific wiggle-test

[@cecilwilson5442]

I have an old 2008 triumph speed triple,, carbon fibre all body work, loads titanium bolts,, and oz racing wheels,, wilbrers suspension,, resulting in a much lighter bike,, had dymag magnesium wheels on a gsxr 1100 slabside,, best thing to do with a motorbike,, ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@peternicholls879]

It’s getting better Bill, very, very pleased you didn’t go for gold wheels! It’s certainly an expensive lady but beautiful, well done, now just get those wings off😉

[@jasonzeng2158]

So the carbon wheels definitely turned faster than the stock forged wheels?

[@ronharding2643]

Very cool upgrades dude, would've like a short walk round of that gorgeous triple 9 behind you guys!

[@Marius-Gvr]

Nice bling! Can you tell me the part numbers for the rotors and brake pads? Thanks!

[@gregreynolds9708]

Man I thought that wiggle was being transferred from my belly. Very cool video and explanation.

[@MotoGarageTV]

Hey Bill, I love your content. A true inspiration, and very informative videos. Can't thank you enough. I plan on heading up to MotoWheels soon to pick up a set of those wheels but in a gloss finish. They are telling me possibly three months. Do you have a discount code to use by any chance? I would love a tech sheet if you can send me a copy. Let me know. Thanks again.

[@robmotown1]

My point of view..... front wheel carbon all the way because if it wobbles....(steering) it will 'come back' a lot easier than something heavier. .....Rear wheel forged .......slightly heavier on the outside because it always runs true and creates more of a straight line inertia!!!

[@939sp8]

What a great video man! One of your best! Thank you

[@ClutchFirst]

Very informative video dude! I cant wait to get my BST Carbon Wheels on my whip.

[@nateyzf]

Excellent content.

[@henkstigter6562]

Hi Bill, at the end you have to buy the Ducati Superleggera V4😜😀

[@MrPoiu5]

I am thinking of putting carbon wheels on my base model SFV4 so the weight difference is going to be big compared to OEM. Do you think the the bike will not be as relaxed on straight roads? I mean is there a downside on main roads because the bike is more agile on curvy roads?

[@CaliMotoTV]

No there's no downside

[@JaviChacon17]

Love your videos and I love your SF even more! Cheers from Costa Rica! PURA VIDA.

[@duclife1059]

What pressures were you running on track with these? I’ve been trying to trouble shoot and I can’t find the right pressure.

[@joeambartsumyan7259]

Ceramic bearings on a Ducati are a waste of money. The rear hub bearings are going to negate any benefit. If you went ceramic front and back then sure, it’s less friction and drag but only ceramic in the front is a total waste of money because your rest hub bearings are the limiting factor.

[@livefast.82]

Thanks! Learned a lot with this vid!

[@MrBeranekx]

Nice. What is the weight difference between OEM forged aluminium wheels of SFV4S and those carbon fiber BTS wheels? Thanks

[@MrBeranekx]

@@CaliMotoTV Thanks. No, I get it - the lower inertia is much more important than the nominal weight savings.

[@RideThe6]

Dang son.. what's the total weight savings with the carbon wheels ?

[@omfgloley]

well so we could say that carbon wheels are the best tuning when it comes to price/performance? exhaust: weight - meh.. price - uff.. ps - no need actually. states might be a bit better but here in EU, with the euro5 comming next year, wheely might be the only way to go when u really want a benefit

[@keffjames2747]

I'm curious on several of your videos I have noticed you have a piece of black tape over your speedometer. Why is that?

[@Whatever_Rad]

Major want! Did you get a gloss or matte finish???

[@scroller83]

​@@CaliMotoTV and will you choose again the matte for the Ducati after seeing both finishment?

[@rocketbrothers540]

Stephano is the man!

[@kennethengstrom9261]

Cool setup👌🏍👍

[@Nameless_Gh0st]

Wow I was just watching this video and I saw that you got the corsacortas with the exact same reservoirs that I have from CNC racing. I haven't found a bracket yet to mount the reservoirs properly. Would you mind telling me what bracket you used to mount those reservoirs? I have a 2020 Panigale V4S btw.

[@Nameless_Gh0st]

Haha I was actually thinking about modifying the brackets that came with those reservoirs myself. Good to know. Thanks brother!

[@EyeofaMadman]

also acceleration is quicker and the breaking us about 35% better stopping.

[@ogremair803]

Braking*, I literally thought you meant it's 35% more prone to breaking.

[@jlopez2351]

Brembo T-DRIVE is the best to go

[@itshappening100]

Pretty amazing... thanks for info

[@EyeofaMadman]

Dont get those ceramic bearings wet, its bad news. Great for the track though...

[@EyeofaMadman]

@@kastriotrabushaj3709 Let me begin by saying, as I have a background in Engineering, but this is my opinion based on data received or whitepaper data. The main argument between steel vs ceramic is faster and less friction and smoother than steal. After all, we spin a wheel with ceramic bearings and it rolls forever vs a steel bearing installed, visually you would say, yes, less friction, as you see it spin 3.5 minutes vs steel bearings at 1.5min(on the flawed spin test without any load) Most Ceramic bearings are made with a composite cage around ceramic balls with an inner and outer race in steel, then rubber seals covering them from the elements and keeping lubrication in the bearing, grease(steel) or just oil(ceramic). Ceramic Bearings are made like the steel bearings, but they are: 1. LIGHTER 2. MORE ROUND 3. STRONGER THAN A STEEL BEARING 4. RESISTANCE IS LESS All sounds good till you ad water to this equation... If your racing, or an avid track brat like myself, checking ceramic bearings could be done easily. Moreover, a race team does every day. In race elements IF PROPERLY MAINTANED, they COULD be better but the costs vs work effort vs failure must be weighed by the rider or team involved. Here is why Ceramic bearings are hard than steel, so a pothole or a heavy bump actually dents the steel races inside the bearing, hence a race track has no potholes, no problem then. Street? Oh boy, not a track. Ceramic bearings that use grease actually perform worse because the lightness allows for the balls to skid under accel or decel situations instead of rolling like a greased steel bearing would. Also the tightness of a steel bearing for the load applied actually spins better for longer duration over the Ceramic bearing. I know, we both know that you can visually see the ceramic spun for 2 minutes longer than the steel. Of course it does, there is more play and in short time, that play increases, now add some rain to the race track and all your oil in the bearings heats up and leaks out leaving DRY BEARINGS. If it got it wet, like described, well, there is debris in there now, and with harder than steel ceramic balls and the debris rolling over a steel race either being dented and deforming the race or being scratched by the bearing in a skid situation. After a lap, or a ride home from work, you have a ceramic bearing, no lubrication, grinding debris, and races that are dented and scratched. When tested against the best steel bearings, the costs was still over 400% the cost of the steel. They cost more, they need to looked at every time it comes off the bike and certain conditions may require for them to come out just for inspection. Any wet conditions, including washing your bike could inhibit performance and or be life threatening if left unmaintained. The gains are less then 2% in efficiency, some weight savings but only the bearing balls are ceramic so not much savings. and hundreds of dollars vs 50 bucks. Every time you hit water, or even on a hot day, oil can leak so easily in that area that the extra minimal gain is not worth the stress of running ceramic bearings vs a good steel bearing without any worries. Steel please. I only covered a small portion of all the data collected. I kept is short, lol. just, to cover the points of interest based on your question. You can take that or leave it... Bikes are the individualists dream. I do my bikes for me and you do your bikes for you. Everyone has opinions and mine can change when new facts have to be considered. My feelings wont be hurt if you say im crazy , no biggie. But thats why I made the comment. For me.... Once again, Steel please!

[@EyeofaMadman]

@@kastriotrabushaj3709 Cool, totally cool. Glad your research mirrored my thinking. Glad to help, nice to have answers since not too long ago i was asking all the questions. :)

[@smilinjoe23]

Love motowheels! I got all my parts there!

[@titoescobar5062]

If I were rich maybe but tbh 99.9% of riders do not need nor can afford $2k+ wheels

[@RobertKehl]

How is that wiggle when the heavy tire is mounted on the carbon wheel?

[@acebatarao6396]

Love all your contents ❤ ducati sfv4s i one of my dreambike 😀 love from philipphines 💕

[@just_one_opinion]

So you actually made a muzzle with your logo on it? Like you agree with it?

[@CaliMotoTV]

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[@svig137]

Bill, how much were the carbon wheels?

[@abel666sk8]

Hi, Do your carbon ducts work well to your Front Stand Pitbull? Im planning buy those ducts on bellísimo moto to my Panigale V2 but Im not sure if I have to remove first the Carbon Ducts before lift the bike with my Front Stand Pitbull or These Ducts work perfect to Pit Bull Front Stand Thanks in Advance

[@CaliMotoTV]

I don't have any issue with them getting in the way of our pitbull stand.

[@abel666sk8]

@@CaliMotoTV thanks Bro I will get a pair

[@siddhantmishra3598]

can you tell me what finish is that ?

[@duclife1059]

Did you order the satin finish? Just ordered these from Stefano

[@duclife1059]

@@CaliMotoTV nice. Can’t wait to get mine. I’m hoping for some nice differences. I saw your review, it contrasted a bit from others but I’m hoping there is a significant change. Also, just a comment on the installation process on the front wheel. There is a front wheel installation process that is walked thru on Jaret Campisi’s channel. It’s done by a Ducati tech. It was really informative and helpful.

[@seblex4516]

Digga great wheels its very intersting about this wheels 😘i love macchesini 👍

[@seblex4516]

Hey take a look of the 999R great😘

[@kevincarey6101]

Good video, thanks. But you're too animated and too loud!

[@myrbs13]

Sweet can I barrow 3600$ I mean can I have 3600$ for the new wheels hahahaha

[@myrbs13]

@@CaliMotoTV just ordered the matte slate grey for the bike gana get rid of al the red! Figures crossed

[@richarddennehy7516]

Wheels make a difference but I can give you the biggest reason someone will convince you to go carbon... They are selling carbon. 3k+ is the prize. If you ain't racing what's the point?

[@kevincraig8257]

use nitrogen?

[@hermangeysemans790]

You forgot to install the phonic wheel…

[@CaliMotoTV]

🤔

[@seblex4516]

Oh my godnes the rotors are in s.😅👍

[@2Lavelle]

Are those the gloss carbon?

[@CaliMotoTV]

No matte

[@myrbs13]

And thank you for not going to gold wheels...

[@myrbs13]

@@CaliMotoTV yeh gold and red is to goddy or too pinky out

[@DUCATICORSEITALY]

🔥

[@rosslenoir4373]

me at about 8:30 "shes gonna be so pissed when i buy carbon wheels." this is debunking video.

[@Pe-ter]

hello my friend, can I get a calimoto mask please? In wanna wear in germany :-)

[@gerritducati9615]

u r mooving too slow to hit the 63 nm + the most beautiful reservoirs are made by cm-design

[@TheJWC56RSA]

Hi - I need the torque specs... what is your email address? Regards

[@kdz666]

What is your email address? for the spec sheet!

[@frankymacf]

First half was annoying. Second half was great. I wondered why and then realised it’s because you were wearing a mask in the first half. Anyway, thanks. I will likely buy carbon BSTs now for my V2.

[@CaliMotoTV]

Sorry you feel that way.

[@hafo1979]

👍

[@johnanthony5936]

Why are you yelling??

[@hapyharyhard0n581]

wears a mask for the video. ...promptly shakes the mans hand. 🤔

[@hapyharyhard0n581]

@@CaliMotoTV hence no sub. congrats.

[@livetubing]

You’re outside talking to the camera by yourself and wearing a mask?... C’mon.

[@onlyfoolriding8223]

You must own a business? No way to buy these goodies working a 9-5.

[@kevincraig8257]

use nitrogen?