Italian driveline specialist Ognibene's 'Silent Sprockets' feature a patented vulcanised rubber technology gear profile that reduces noise and prolongs transmission life.
Founded by Dante Ognibene in 1948 as a result of his experience working at Ducati, these days the Bolognese company has 48 employees, a sales turnover of over 12 million euro and a facility of over 5,000 square metres and is widely respected as a leader in the design, realisation and commercialisation of chain transmissions and motorcycle components.
After over thirty years of collaboration with the most prestigious and important brands in the world (including D.I.D and Nissin), Ognibene S.p.A. patented its sprocket technology as a solution to meet the specific build specifications of motorcycle manufacturers as the power that the transmission had to cope with and the durability of critical components made ever greater demands of materials and manufacturing precision and quality control.
The 'Silent Sprockets' by Ognibene are gears with a vulcanised rubber profile applied to both sides, which guarantees a noise reduction of at least 2dB more than conventional kits, thereby extending transmission life. Front and rear sprockets in this product range are made exclusively in C45 steel and Chrome/Molybdenum for strength, reliability and durability.
One of the most recent results and latest motorcycle engineering innovations to come out of Ognibene's Research and Development Department, the Ognibene 'Silent Sprockets' were the brainchild of Franco Ognibene, in a design that offers efficiency and high precision. "Unique in the aftermarket, all Ognibene gears are subject to strict quality control in order to satisfy the demands of the most expert motorcyclists" - Ognibene's unique product is backed up by patents registered in Italy and the USA.
"We endeavour to guarantee uniqueness and high performance every day to those who, like us, see motorcycles as more than a means of transport," says Federico Arbizzani, Sales Manager for the Motorcycle Department at Ognibene S.p.A.
"In 2018, sales of the Ognibene 'Silent Sprockets' recorded an increase of +15% over 2017, a strong indication that shows there are opportunities for our technology to grow further still in the international market.
"The fact that these gears, in particular the pinion, have been chosen by the most important manufacturers, obviously makes us very proud and for us highlights that the world is increasingly sensitive to noise and environmental impact." The Ognibene 'Silent Sprockets' range includes over 400 product items, applications and fitments.
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