Tsubaki Road Chain 520 RQ2 – 98 links
High-quality sealed road chain in the Tsubaki RQ2 series, designed for motorcycles up to 150 HP that use a 520-pitch final chain combines low-friction X-ring sealing with durable construction and gold-coloured outer plates for a clean, performance-focused look.
Main features
- RQ2 road-series chain engineered for real-world performance with a balance of strength, durability and weight.
- Low-friction X-ring seals reduce drag compared with conventional O-ring chains while keeping internal lubrication protected.
- Gold outer plates offer corrosion resistance and an upscale appearance that matches many modern road and sport motorcycles.
- Factory pre-stretched to minimise initial elongation after installation, helping the chain hold its adjustment longer.
- Recommended for motorcycles with engine output up to 150 HP.
- Supplied with a hollow-pin rivet-type connecting link compatible with standard chain riveting tools.
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | Tsubaki |
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| Series | RQ2 road series sealed chain |
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| Chain type | Sealed X-ring drive chain, gold outer plates |
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| Pitch size | 520 (5/8" x 1/4" / approx. 15.875 x 6.35 mm; roller diameter approx. 10.16 mm) |
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| Length | 98 links |
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| Average tensile strength | Approx. 45.1 kN |
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| Recommended power rating | Up to 150 HP motorcycles |
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| Master link type | Hollow-pin rivet link (pin-link, rivet style) |
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| Sealing | Low-friction X-ring sealing between inner and outer plates |
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| Application | Road / street use on motorcycles specified for a 520 sealed drive chain |
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Typical use cases
This 98-link 520 RQ2 chain is suitable for mid- to large-displacement road motorcycles where a durable sealed 520 chain is applications include naked bikes, sport and sport-touring models, and classic or modern road bikes originally equipped with a 520-pitch final is often used as an OEM-equivalent replacement on selected Ducati Monster, SuperSport and Sport models listed below.
Ducati compatibility (98-link configuration)
The following Ducati models are commonly matched with a 98-link Tsubaki 520 RQ2 X-ring chain in standard gearing, according to application data for this chain length.
| Brand | Model | Year |
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| Ducati | Monster 750 | All years specified with 520 x 98-link chain |
| Ducati | 750 SuperSport | 1991–1998 |
| Ducati | 750 Supersport | 1999–2002 |
| Ducati | 750 Sport Injection | 1999–2002 |
| Ducati | 800 Sport | From 2004 |
| Ducati | 800 SS | From 2004 |
| Ducati | 800 SS Nuda / Carenata | From 2004 |
| Ducati | Monster 900 | 1993–1996 |
| Ducati | Monster 900 / Monster Dark | 1997–2000 |
| Ducati | 900 SuperSport | 1989–1990 |
| Ducati | 900 SuperSport (injection) | 1998–2002 |
| Ducati | 900 Sport | 1998–2002 |
Actual suitability depends on the motorcycle's original sprocket sizes and final drive specification; the above list reflects typical standard gearing where a 520-pitch 98-link sealed chain is specified.
