Description
If your Honda’s stock front sprocket has gone from sharp to shiny and rounded, that is chromoly’s cousin – mild steel – showing its limits. ProTaper’s Race Spec 13-tooth replacement is machined from case-hardened, core-refined chromoly steel instead, a material choice that holds an edge through way more chain cycles before the teeth start to deform under load.
Where the durability comes from:
- Case-hardened, core-refined chromoly steel construction throughout
- CNC machining and internal broaching for precise countershaft alignment
- Computer-engineered tooth profile designed to minimize chain drag
- Proprietary coating that resists wear and corrosion better than bare steel
- 13-tooth count, a common pick for riders prioritizing acceleration over top-end pull
As with any front sprocket, confirm the part number lines up with your specific Honda model and year, since a tooth count match alone does not guarantee the bolt pattern or spline fits. Once bolted on, this sprocket should run true with minimal runout, which keeps chain tension consistent and reduces the odds of premature chain stretch. IPD Racing carries this sprocket in stock as part of the broader ProTaper Honda lineup, with other tooth counts available if 13 is not your final gearing choice.
