Fits SS 750/900 99-02, Monster 00-02 w/ 25mm front and 17mm rear axles.
Forged aluminum Marchesini wheels in the 10 spoke design for Ducati with 25mm front and 17mm rear axles. Lighter and stronger than the OEM 5 or 3 spoke aluminum cast wheels but only a few ounces heavier than the 5 spoke cast racing magnesium Marchesini wheels. Anodized finish is very durable.
The forged aluminum wheel is lighter than a cast aluminum and offers more stiffness. The rim is also a little lighter which reduces dynamic weight and adds to the overall performance.. The completely machined forged wheel also runs very true which improves the performance of the wheel.
The forged aluminum wheel is an excellent choice for rough roads.
Actual Weights with spacers and bearings:
NEW Marchesini Alum Forged 10 spoke: Front: 7.64 pounds; Rear: 9.98 pounds
Original Marchesini 5 spoke magnesium: Front - 6.80 lbs, Rear - 8.70lbs
NEW 10 spoke forged magnesium wheels : Front: 6.04lbs, Rear: 7.76lbs
Ducati OEM aluminum 3-spokes, 11.5 lbs front, 13 lbs rear
Ducati OEM aluminum 5-spokes (996/998), 9.25 lbs front, 12 lbs rear
REDUCING THE WEIGHT OF YOUR WHEELS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PERFORMANCE CHANGE THAT YOU CAN MAKE TO YOU MOTORCYCLE!
Lighter wheels will make a major difference in the handling of your bike. They will also greatly improve the acceleration and deceleration braking of your bike for the following reasons.
Static Weight: Each ounce of reduction of the wheels weight is equivalent to 4 ounces on the sprung part of the bike. Magnesium wheels will normally weigh at least 10 pounds less than your stock aluminum wheels. This is equal to 40 pounds of weight reduction on the bike.
Dynamic Weight: This is the weight reduction on the rim of the wheel and this is where the action is. EACH OUNCE OF WEIGHT REDUCTION ON THE RIM IS EQUAL TO ABOUT 24 POUNDS OF WEIGHT AT 100 MPH!
These wheels are painted.
