Description
Riders switching disciplines, from motocross to hare scrambles or back, often start their gearing changes at the rear sprocket before touching anything else on the bike. ProTaper built its Race Spec (RS) rear sprockets around a CNC-machined Angled Mud Groove that channels debris away from the tooth roots as the wheel spins, instead of letting it pack in and wear a groove into the chain. This black 46-tooth rear sprocket is machined for Kawasaki and Suzuki off-road models, and the groove layout also opens up roughly 40 percent more tooth surface area than a standard flat-plate design, so the chain rides on more material with every link that engages.
What makes this sprocket worth the swap:
- Angled Mud Groove design self-cleans during operation, shedding packed mud and dirt instead of trapping it against the chain
- CNC-machined tooth profile increases contact surface area versus flat competitor designs, which spreads load and slows wear
- Countersunk bolt holes self-center the sprocket onto the hub during installation, so no separate hub center guide tool is needed
- 46-tooth count for Kawasaki and Suzuki off-road models, sold individually and ready to bolt on with stock hardware
- The black hardcoat finish keeps a clean, factory-style look on the bike and hides scuffs from chain slap better than bright colors do over a full season of riding.
At 46T this sprocket sits close to a lot of factory ratios, giving a balanced spread that still leaves room to gear up or down a tooth or two once you know how your bike likes to pull out of corners. Whether you are prepping a race bike or just replacing a tired factory sprocket, this part ships ready to install with no surprises at the hub.
