I switched to a 16 tooth mainly so that I could use 6th more often on the freeway (at sub 100mph speeds) as well as using 3rd more in the mountains when I'm riding instead of 2nd. Still pulls like a freight train, and I'm getting used to the gearing..
one word of advice- get the KTM OE front sprockets. they have an integral rubber damper/bumper system that's built into the sprocket. Not sure what exactly it does (could just be a noise thing) but the OE sprockets have a larger rubber section in the middle.
I've used the 16 and 17 tooth on my 950 and the 1290, same sprockets. Both wear the same OE sprockets. Not that expensive. $44 at KTM World and free shipping.
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