[Big Machine Zero: Reported by: Kenichi Miyata Photo by: Shin Matsui]

The UK’s well-established sprocket maker “Supersprox” will land in Japan in this spring. Especially the rear greatly affects not only the unsprung weight but also the gyro effect of the rotating a wheel, as you know, many manufacturers have continued to try and reduce weight. However, using aluminum material, which is the quickest way for weight reduction, has a drawback that the durability of the teeth part is short compared to the cost.

 

Focusing on hybrid production of aluminum and steel

STEALTH

EDGE

GEARBOX

The top model “STEALTH” of the company solved this problem.”STEALTH” is a hybrid sprocket integrated with a patented method using lightweight aluminum for the teeth of outer rim and steel with excellent durability for the base.e precise rivet is also shock-resistant, and it has been proven to be of reliable quality, such as being used by All Japan Motocross’s machines of Akira Narita and WSBK by the BMW Factory team this year.

Furthermore, the company representative DJ Morphing who visited Japan at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show said. “In addition to performance, it looks cool! Right??” The bright black and gold contrast design is perfect for customized motorcycle. Standard model “EDGE” can enjoy favorite color by plate choice, too. It can be expected as performance up as well as a dress up.

Mr. Akira Narita of Team HRC is also using this product!

Mr. Akira Narita of Team HRC, who won 12 championships in the All Japan Motocross Championship, has signed a contract with Supersprox from this season. According to Mr. Narita “The sprocket is part of the engine. If it breaks, the motorcycle won’t run. The lightness is important but the durability is just as important,” he hoped for stealth performance. “And we also need a cool design for a motocross machine.” He was smiling with DJ Morphing.
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