Vortex 208ZB-49 CAT5 Aluminum Rear Sprocket 49T Blue

The Vortex 208ZB-49 is a CAT5 lightweight aluminum rear sprocket finished in a striking blue anodized coating with contrasting silver machined highlights. Introduced in 1995, the CAT5 sprocket design has since become the industry's most iconic sprocket. Featuring 49 teeth, this sprocket allows riders to fine-tune their drivetrain gearing for optimized acceleration and throttle response.

Key Features:

• Lightweight CAT5 aluminum racing sprocket, 100% CNC manufactured in the U.S.A.
• Specially formulated alloy per Vortex specifications
• Saber tooth grooves with a unique tooth design that increases sprocket longevity
• Blue anodized coating applied before the sprocket is cut, giving it the iconic two-tone machined look Vortex is known for
• Color anodizing excludes sweeps, mud grooves, and teeth, resulting in a bright flash of color with bright silver highlights
• Vortex patented sprocket design unlike any other sprocket on the market

An aluminum sprocket is much lighter compared to OEM steel sprockets, leading to reduced rotating mass and improved acceleration and handling. Whether for street performance or track use, the Vortex CAT5 delivers proven race-bred quality.