At DMG Motorsports, we present the Vortex CAT5 Rear Aluminum Sprocket in 42T-530 Red for Kawasaki (427ZR-42) — a lightweight, race-proven upgrade built for riders who demand performance and style from every drivetrain component. Vortex sprockets are engineered as a high-performance alternative to the stock steel sprocket, and this CAT5 model brings a bold red finish with silver highlights to your Kawasaki ZX1400 Ninja ZX-14/ZX-14R.

Each sprocket is anodized first in a vibrant color and then precision CNC machined from premium 7075 aluminum, so the color stays vivid while the machined surfaces reveal bright silver accents around the teeth and mounting points. The result is a distinctive, trick-looking sprocket that stands out on the track or street while shedding rotating mass compared to a heavy stock steel unit, which in turn helps improve acceleration and lets you fine-tune your gearing.

Vortex backs this design with a patented tooth pattern that reduces friction and extends the life of both the chain and sprocket, all manufactured 100% in the U.S.A. to tight tolerances from a specially formulated alloy per Vortex specifications. It's the same trusted design relied on by champions, giving your Kawasaki a durable, good-looking, and performance-focused rear sprocket upgrade.

Features:

• Anodized first, then CNC machined from premium 7075 aluminum for a vivid color with bright silver highlights
• 42-tooth, 530-pitch configuration in red finish for Kawasaki ZX1400 Ninja ZX-14/ZX-14R applications
• Vortex's patented, unique tooth design reduces friction and increases sprocket and chain longevity
• 100% CNC manufactured in the U.S.A. to tight tolerances from a specially formulated Vortex alloy
• Lightweight aluminum construction reduces rotating mass versus stock steel for quicker acceleration
• Trusted by champions and used across professional racing applications
• Manufacturer part number 427ZR-42 (SKU 3-427ZR42)

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