I've never been one to eat from the silver spoon, instead I've brown bagged it and ordered my 99-cent Whopper with a free cup o' water. So when the opportunity arose for me to step into some proper race wheels for my CBR929 I jumped at the chance.
While "chrome" is likely the first word that pops into your head when someone says 'Performance Machine,' the new Assault Race Weight wheels are the anti-bling with their 10 or 12-spoke design and either gold or black anodized finishes. On the bike they look nasty and on the scales the front is a little bit heavier than stock, while the rear is almost three pounds lighter.
From the saddle the extra heft up front isn't noticeable, but throttle response is increased with the cut in weight out back. The more positive cush-drive system is also a treat when banging gears since it offers a positive feel unlike the soft stocker.
These rollers will cost you a chunk of change, but what they've done for performance and poise far exceeds their price. If you're looking to take your bike to another level, some PM Race Weight wheels are your ticket to ride...in style.