These, https://www.ducati.com/gb/en/accessories/ACC011590, are the Marchesini supplied by Ducati and these, https://www.ozmotorbike.com/it/ruote/cattiva-series/cattiva-front, are the OZ Racing offering. Having gone for the magnesium option on my V4 Speciale, they are no better than the V4S lightweight Marchesini aluminium alloy 3/9 spoke. Andy
In the heyday of the ‘racing’ magnesium alloy wheels of the 1990’s, higher magnesium content and manufacturing techniques made a big difference between the two. Today, the reduction in the percentage of magnesium in the alloy and with the improvement in materials manufacturing, the weight difference is now small. Andy
Personally I’d go carbon. The stock forged aluminium wheels are alrieadt light and magnesium replacements are near identical in weight. However, carbon wheels are lighter than the others but not only that……. The distribution of the majority of the weight in the carbon wheels is at the hub in comparison to the forged rims so the rotational/gyroscopic effect of carbon rims is far better than the other rims. Just my 2p’s worth.
It’s a long story but on track obviously. BST could repair the wheel at 50% of the price of a new one plus shipping. I cut my losses.
But that would be pretty much the same case for any wheel. Mag wheels can crack very easily. It’s why they have to be Xray checked to look for structural damage.
I’m the same. I sold my BST front with the damaged rear thrown in for “free” with an email chain from BST explaining repair costs and process. The guy who bought it (them) actually asked me after the advert being totally clear plus the aforesaid email if I thought it would be ok to use as it was still holding air fine. Some people
"It'll be fine from where I'm sitting, but I can't promise the same for you" would have been my response lol
