Supersprox

Supersprox Steel-EDGE

Supersprox is well known for the dual material sprockets that it pioneered back in the 1990s. Now an industry standard for long life motorcycle sprockets, the Supersprox team has continued to innovate throughout the past 20 years.

Recent market trends have led the company to focus on street motorcycles below 400 cc. A vibrant and growing sector, and vital as transitional models to a lifetime of riding and brand affinity, Supersprox General Director DJ Maughfling says that “this is something new for Supersprox. It is a market sector where we don’t sell our ‘Stealth’ brand sprockets, and like everyone, we have seen that there is a strong trend towards the development of smaller and more affordable motorcycles.
“With the Indian and Chinese motorcycle manufacturers offering more capable and higher quality vehicles, in the chain sector we have identified an absence of affordable quality upgrade parts for these bikes.
“While it is not easy to offer something that is both affordable and innovative, with a real performance improvement for the rider, our ability to work economically with relatively small volumes per item in a wide range means we can leverage our flexible production systems and achieve the right balance between innovation and price-point.
“Contrary to the perception that many in the industry have had so far, in our opinion some of the riders in this category are looking to tune their bikes. Although the percentage sell-through will be significantly smaller than our traditional market, we are able to make the sector economically viable for dealers and the distributors they buy from.”

Supersprox Steel-EDGE sprockets consist of two parts, with the Supersprox steel rear sprocket as the base. The steel sprocket is modified to reduce weight and a larger 1.5 mm recess was added in the centre. The removed steel is replaced with aluminium and the sprocket retains its original technical specification. This is important for fixing on the motorcycle, so the screws tighten up correctly. Compared to the original steel sprockets, the Supersprox version can reduce sprocket weight up to 30%.
“Lower rotational mass is the reason to buy the sprocket and the upsell is the great visual enhancement for the bike. The most difficult part of the production process has been the precise fitment of the two parts. Although the sprocket retails for about 50% of the Supersprox Stealth price, the expectation for quality and precision remains.
“These sprockets will not be offered for larger engine motorcycles of off-road motorcycles, because they have different dynamics - this is exclusively for the smaller bikes.”
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