Tsubaki Road Chain 428 RQ2 – 122 Links
The Tsubaki Road Chain 428 RQ2 with 122 links is a high-quality sealed drive chain from Tsubaki's RQ2 road series, engineered for real-world street use and recommended for motorcycles up to 150 HP in the 428 chain size segment.
Key Features & Benefits
- Part of the RQ2 road series, developed for low-friction, long-life performance in daily riding and sporty road use.
- 428-size X-ring sealed construction helps retain lubricant, minimise friction and protect against contamination for extended service life.
- Pre-stretched at the factory to reduce initial elongation and help the chain maintain adjustment more consistently after installation.
- Gold-coloured outer plates provide enhanced corrosion resistance and a premium appearance on exposed road bike drivetrains.
- Supplied with a hollow rivet connecting link, allowing secure assembly using standard chain riveting tools.
- Suitable for a wide range of road and street motorcycles specified for a 428 sealed drive chain and up to 150 HP output.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Tsubaki |
| Product type | Sealed road drive chain |
| Series | RQ2 road series |
| Chain size | 428 |
| Number of links | 122 links |
| Seal type | X-ring sealing |
| Pitch | 12.7 mm (0.5") standard 428 pitch |
| Recommended engine power | Up to 150 HP (manufacturer recommendation) |
| Colour / finish | Gold-coloured outer plates |
| Connecting link | Hollow pin rivet link included |
| Application | Road / street motorcycle final drive |
| Manufacturer part number | 55250428122 |
The 428 designation corresponds to a 0.5" (12.7 mm) pitch motorcycle chain format commonly used on lightweight and mid-size machines, ensuring compatibility with standard 428 front and rear sprockets.
Typical Use Cases
This Tsubaki 428 RQ2 122-link chain is intended as a high-quality road replacement or upgrade where a sealed 428 chain of the same length is X-ring design and pre-stretched construction make it well suited to everyday commuting, light touring and dynamic street riding on motorcycles that require a durable yet efficient final drive.
Selected Compatibility
The 122-link configuration of the Tsubaki 428 RQ2 road chain is commonly supplied for the following street motorcycles when using standard gearing and a 428 final drive system.
| Brand | Model | Year |
| Suzuki | SP125 Z, D (USA) | 1982–1983 |
| Suzuki | TS100 ER (Norway) | 1981 |
| Suzuki | GSX-S125 | 2017–2019 |
| Kawasaki | KV175 A1–A9 | 1981–1989 |
In addition to these applications, the chain can be used anywhere a 428-size sealed road chain with 122 links and a rivet-type connecting link is specified in the original equipment.
