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At DMG Motorsports, we present the Vortex F5 Rear Sprocket 42T-520 Black HC (452AK-42), a championship-proven, race-ready sprocket built for Kawasaki models running 520 chain conversions. Vortex has long been a favorite among racers who demand precision-built components that shed weight without sacrificing durability, and this F5 sprocket delivers exactly that. Whether you're chasing lap times on the track or simply want a stronger, lighter, better-looking replacement for your stock steel sprocket, this Vortex F5 gives you a direct upgrade in both performance and style.
This sprocket is CNC machined from 7075 aluminum for an ideal balance of strength and light weight, then hard anodized with a jet black dye and finished with a PTFE coating that adds lubricity and extends service life. The Vortex F5 Aluminum Sprocket is 100% CNC-machined and features a PTFE black hard-coat for increased wear resistance, with each sprocket machined from 7075 T6 aluminum to a very high tolerance. Its unique tooth design increases sprocket longevity, and the Vortex patented sprocket design is unlike any other sprocket on the market. Lighter rotating mass at the rear wheel means quicker acceleration and sharper handling compared to a heavier OEM steel sprocket, making this a smart upgrade for street or track use on compatible Kawasaki models.
Features:
| Vehicle | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki ER-6N | 2009–2011 |
| Kawasaki EX650 Ninja 650 | 2012–2014 |
| Kawasaki EX650 Ninja 650 ABS | 2013–2014 |
| Kawasaki EX650 Ninja 650R | 2006–2011 |
| Kawasaki KLE650 Versys | 2007–2014 |
| Kawasaki KZ1000C/P Police | 2002, 2005 |
| Kawasaki KZ550C Ltd | 1980–1983 |
| Kawasaki KZ550D/H GPz | 1981–1983 |
| Kawasaki KZ650C Custom | 1977–1979 |
| Kawasaki KZ650D SR | 1978–1979 |
| Kawasaki KZ650E Ltd | 1980 |
| Kawasaki KZ750B [2Cyl] | 1976–1979 |
| Kawasaki KZ750G Ltd II [2Cyl] | 1980 |
| Kawasaki KZ750M CSR [2Cyl] | 1982 |
| Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R | 2004–2014 |
| Kawasaki Z1000 | 2003–2008 |
| Kawasaki ZRX1200 | 2001–2005 |
| Kawasaki ZX550 GPz | 1984–1985 |
| Kawasaki ZX600 Ninja ZX-6 | 1998–2002 |
| Kawasaki ZX600 Ninja ZX-6R | 1998–2001, 2007–2012 |
| Kawasaki ZX600 Ninja ZX-6RR | 2003–2006 |
| Kawasaki ZX600 ZZ-R 600 | 2005–2008 |
| Kawasaki ZX636 Ninja ZX-6R | 2003–2006, 2013–2014 |
| Kawasaki ZX750 Ninja ZX-7 | 1990–1995 |
| Kawasaki ZX750 Ninja ZX-7R | 1991–2003 |
| Kawasaki ZX750 Ninja ZX-7RR | 1996–1999 |
| Kawasaki ZX750F Ninja 750R | 1990 |
| Kawasaki ZX900 Ninja ZX-9R | 1994–2003 |
| Kawasaki ZZ-R 1200 | 2002–2005 |
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