Does a bigger or smaller sprocket make you go faster?

Substituting a larger front or smaller rear sprocket lowers the ratio (sometimes called “taller” gearing), resulting in more speed for a given engine rpm. Likewise, a smaller front or larger rear sprocket gives less speed for a given rpm (“shorter” gearing).

What is klr650 stock sprocket size?

KLR650: Drivetrain

Chain Size:	Front Sprocket:	Rear Sprocket:
520×106	15T	43T

What does changing the front sprocket do?

It’s All About The Gearing Ratio This ratio determines how engine RPM is translated into wheel speed by the bike. Changing sprocket sizes, front or rear, will change this ratio, and therefore change the way your bike puts power to the ground.

How many teeth are on the front sprocket of a KLR 650?

With a 14-tooth front sprocket, expect 5,367 rpm; with a 13-tooth, 5,770 rpm.

How many gears does a Klr have?

The tall and softly suspended KLR is built around a 651cc, 5-speed, liquid-cooled, electric start, DOHC 4 valve engine. It runs smooth, has useable torque, and is just perfect for all day rides….

Make Model	Kawasaki KLR 650
Max Torque	5.3 kgf-m / 38.3 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain

What tooth sprocket should I use?

So, the bottom line is, what are you trying to achieve? For more bottom end and faster acceleration, use a small countershaft/front sprocket or large rear sprocket. For every 1 tooth that you change on the front sprocket is like changing 3 to 4 teeth on the rear (and that’s true for higher gearing ratios, too).

Should I change the sprockets on my KLRS?

Nothing wrong with running even/even sprockets–or odd/odd, or whatever. 1st gear on the “A” series KLRs is generally considered to be too tall as is; don’t know if the ’09 uses the same gear sets (I *think* so), but if it does, you’ll want to consider that a sprocket change like you’re considering will make 1st even taller.

How many teeth on the front and back sprocket?

General rule of thumb is that one tooth on the front sprocket equals 3 on the back sprocket. For example if you went one tooth smaller on the front sprocket that would be roughly equivalent to 3 teeth larger on the rear. Even number of teeth thing is not an old wives tale, it’s an outright lie.

How does sprocket size affect motorcycle performance?

It’s All About The Gearing Ratio Your gearing ratio is, simply put, the ratio of teeth between the front and rear sprockets. This ratio determines how engine RPM is translated into wheel speed by the bike. Changing sprocket sizes, front or rear, will change this ratio, and therefore change the way your bike puts power to the ground.

Is 1st gear too tall on a KLR?

1st gear on the “A” series KLRs is generally considered to be too tall as is; don’t know if the ’09 uses the same gear sets (I *think* so), but if it does, you’ll want to consider that a sprocket change like you’re considering will make 1st even taller. At the end of the day, you can always do the math and see where you’ll end up.