KTM 125 Duke chain set?

Hey people, I bought this chain set a few days ago: https://www.kettenmax.de/did-kettensatz-ktm-duke-125-abs-bj.14-did-520-diverse-kette-27565.html?number=duke125a_1071-14_1825-45_112.12&c=1918 (sprocket: steel, chain: DID520VX2) and installed it yesterday. The sprocket and pinion fit perfectly. I only had one small problem with the chain. The chain could only be attached with enormous force. The sprocket is already right at the front and the chain…

Motorcycle: Why don't you have a larger pinion at the front than the chain wheel?

Hi, I've been riding a motorcycle for quite some time now. After changing my chain set, I'm wondering why I don't have a larger wheel at the front than at the rear. You need less revs to get going/at higher speeds, right? So if you change the gear ratio from 16:42 to 42:16, the engine's…