Transmission Gear
This component is identified as a mainshaft gear in the transmission assembly. The catalog description specifies fifth gear, separating it from other numbered gears and from the corresponding countershaft gear.
Honda · Genuine OEM Part
Honda part 23481-MEN-A50 is a 22-tooth fifth gear for the transmission mainshaft. Honda’s catalog description identifies it as GEAR, MAINSHAFT FIFTH (22T), distinguishing it from the separate countershaft fifth gear in the same transmission assembly.
The gear is located within the transmission and forms part of the fifth-gear pair. Its exact Honda part number and catalog description should be used when identifying this component for service or replacement.
This component is identified as a mainshaft gear in the transmission assembly. The catalog description specifies fifth gear, separating it from other numbered gears and from the corresponding countershaft gear.
Honda and established OEM parts listings identify this gear as 22T. The tooth count is part of the catalog identification and helps distinguish this gear from nearby transmission components.
The Honda part number 23481-MEN-A50 identifies the specific gear described in the transmission fiche. Using the complete number helps prevent confusion with similarly named gears in the same assembly.
| Honda Part Number | 23481-MEN-A50 |
|---|---|
| Honda Catalog Description | GEAR, MAINSHAFT FIFTH (22T) |
| Part Type | Gear |
| Assembly | Transmission |
| Tooth count | 22T |
| Model | Type | Model Years |
|---|---|---|
| CRF450R | Motorcycle | 2011–2012 |
Model applications as listed in Honda's dealer parts catalog for part number 23481-MEN-A50.
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Compatible motorcycles, ATVs & side-by-sides
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