Sitta Front Sprocket Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2001-2008) Z001 - 14-18 Teeth, 520/525 Pitch

Dial in the gearing of your Suzuki GSX-R 1000 exactly the way you want it. The Sitta Z001 front sprocket is machined from chrome-molybdenum steel to deliver precise power transfer, reduced chain wear and a fit that installs without fuss — whether you are chasing lap times or covering miles on the road.

Key Features

• Chrome-molybdenum steel construction for long service life and resistance to high drivetrain loads
• Available in 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 teeth across 520 and 525 pitch — tune your gearing to suit your riding style without compromise
• Precision-machined tooth profile for smooth chain engagement and minimised wear on both chain and rear sprocket
• Direct bolt-on fitment for Suzuki GSX-R 1000 model years 2001 to 2008 — no modification required
• Equally at home on track days and road riding, covering everything from short-circuit acceleration to long-distance cruising

Choosing the Right Tooth Count

Gearing selection has a direct and immediate effect on how the GSX-R 1000 feels to ride. A smaller front sprocket shortens the overall gearing ratio, which sharpens throttle response, intensifies low-to-mid range pull and helps the engine rev more freely out of tight corners. Riders who spend time on technical circuits or shorter tracks typically find 14 or 15 teeth suits them best.

Stepping up to 16, 17 or 18 teeth lengthens the ratio, reducing engine speed at motorway cruising pace and lifting the theoretical top speed ceiling. This suits riders covering longer, faster circuits or mixed road routes where relaxed high-speed running matters more than aggressive acceleration out of slow turns. The Sitta Z001 range covers the full spread, so you can match the sprocket precisely to your intended use.

Build Quality

Sitta produces the Z001 from chrome-molybdenum steel, a material chosen for its excellent balance of tensile strength and toughness under cyclic loading. The tooth geometry is machined to close tolerances so the chain beds in evenly from the first ride, avoiding the uneven wear patterns that shorten drivetrain life. The result is a front sprocket that stays accurate and quiet for far longer than a cast alternative.

Fitment and Compatibility

The Sitta Z001 is a direct replacement front sprocket for the following motorcycle:

• Suzuki GSX-R 1000 — model years 2001 to 2008
• Compatible chain pitch: 520 and 525

Select your preferred tooth count and the correct chain pitch for your existing or planned drivetrain setup when ordering. Part number: Z001.

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