Tsubaki 520 RQR Road Racing Chain 126 Links
The Tsubaki RQR road racing chain is a premium 520-pitch motorcycle drive chain developed exclusively for high-performance road and track combines extreme rigidity and high tensile strength with low weight and reduced friction for consistent power delivery under race conditions.
This specific configuration features 126 links, making it suitable for motorcycles that require a longer 520 chain or for 520 conversion kits with altered chain is supplied as an open length with a rivet-type connecting link for secure installation.
Key features
- Racing-grade 520 RQR series road chain engineered exclusively for competition and high-performance riding.
- Very rigid construction and high tensile strength for stable performance on powerful sport and superbikes.
- Lightweight design to reduce rotating mass and support fast acceleration and precise throttle response.
- Low-friction X-ring sealing helps retain lubrication, resist contamination and extend service life compared with conventional non-sealed race chains.
- Pre-stretched at the factory to minimise initial elongation after installation, reducing early adjustment needs.
- Gold-coloured outer plates for a premium appearance and additional corrosion resistance.
- Includes a rivet-type master link with hollow pins for a secure, race-ready connection.
Technical details
| Manufacturer | Tsubaki |
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| Series | RQR road racing |
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| Product type | Sealed X-ring motorcycle drive chain |
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| Pitch size | 520 (5/8 in x 1/4 in) |
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| Number of links | 126 |
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| Chain colour | Gold outer plates with steel inner links |
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| Connecting link type | Rivet-type master link, hollow pin |
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| Application focus | Road racing, trackdays, high-performance road use |
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| Pre-stretched | Yes, to reduce initial stretch |
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| Chain category | Road chain, racing specification |
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| Part number | 55135200126 |
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Typical applications
The Tsubaki 520 RQR 126-link chain is designed for mid-size and large-capacity road motorcycles that use a 520-pitch final drive, including sportbikes, naked bikes and sporty adventure or touring is also well suited to 520 conversion kits on performance motorcycles where reduced rotating mass and increased drive efficiency are priorities.
The RQR series has been used by factory teams in leading championships such as World Superbike and has contributed to victories at the Isle of Man TT, underlining its suitability for demanding race and track environments.
Compatibility (selection)
The following table lists a selection of motorcycles commonly matched with a Tsubaki 520 RQR road chain of this type, for 520-pitch drive required chain length may vary with gearing changes and model-specific kits.
| Brand | Model | Year |
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| Aprilia | RS 660 | 2020 - 2023 |
| Aprilia | Tuareg 660 | 2022 - 2023 |
| Aprilia | Tuono 660 | 2021 - 2023 |
| BMW | F 650 / ST | 1993 - 2000 |
| BMW | F 650 GS | 2000 - 2003 |
| BMW | F 650 GS | 2004 - 2007 |
| BMW | F 650 GS | 2008 - 2012 |
| BMW | G 310 GS | 2017 - 2020 |
| BMW | G 310 GS | 2021 - 2023 |
| BMW | G 310 R | 2017 - 2019 |
| BMW | G 310 R | 2017 - 2020 |
| BMW | G 310 R | 2021 - 2023 |
| BMW | G 450 X | 2009 - 2011 |
| Ducati | 600 SS | 1994 - 2000 |
| Ducati | 748 Biposto / SP | 1995 - 1999 |
| Ducati | 748 R | 2000 - 2001 |
| Ducati | 750 SS | 1990 - 1998 |
| Ducati | 750 SS IE NUDA | 1999 - 2002 |
| Ducati | 800 SS | 2003 - 2005 |
| Ducati | 900 SS | 1998 - 2002 |
| Ducati | 900 Super Sport | 1989 - 1998 |
| Ducati | Hypermotard 950 | 2019 - 2020 |
| Ducati | Hypermotard 950 | 2019 - 2023 |
| Ducati | Monster (+) 937 | 2020 - 2023 |
| Ducati | Monster 600 | 1994 - 2001 |
| Ducati | Monster 620 I.E. | 2002 - 2006 |
| Ducati | Monster 695 | 2006 - 2007 |
| Ducati | Monster 696 | 2008 - 2009 |
| Ducati | Monster 696 | 2010 - 2011 |
| Ducati | Monster 750 | 1995 - 2001 |
| Ducati | Monster 797 | 2017 - 2019 |
| Ducati | Monster 800 | 2003 - 2004 |
| Ducati | Monster 821 | 2014 - 2019 |
| Ducati | Monster 900 | 1993 - 2001 |
| Ducati | Monster 900 IE | 2000 - 2001 |
| Ducati | Monster S2R | 2005 - 2007 |
| Ducati | Multistrada 620 | 2005 - 2006 |
| Ducati | Panigale 899 | 2013 - 2015 |
| Ducati | Panigale 959 | 2015 - 2019 |
| Ducati | Scrambler | 2015 - 2019 |
| Ducati | Scrambler 1100 | 2018 - 2020 |
| Ducati | Scrambler 1100 Special | 2018 - 2020 |
| Ducati | Scrambler 1100 Sport | 2018 - 2020 |
| Ducati | Scrambler Cafe Racer | 2017 - 2019 |
| Ducati | Scrambler Desert Sled | 2017 - 2019 |
| Ducati | Scrambler Sixty2 | 2016 - 2019 |
| Ducati | Streetfighter V2 | 2022 - 2023 |
| Honda | CB 300 R | 2018 - 2022 |
| Honda | CB 500 F | 2013 - 2015 |
| Honda | CB 500 F | 2016 - 2018 |
| Honda | CB 500 F | 2019 - 2020 |
| Honda | CB 500 F | 2019 - 2021 |
| Honda | CB 500 F | 2022 - 2023 |
| Honda | CB 500 X | 2013 - 2015 |
| Honda | CB 500 X | 2016 - 2018 |
| Honda | CB 500 X | 2019 - 2021 |
| Honda | CB 500 X | 2022 - 2023 |
| Honda | CB 650F | 2014 - 2016 |
| Honda | CB 750 Hornet | 2023 - 2024 |
| Honda | CB 750 Hornet | 2025 - 2026 |
| Honda | CB 750 Hornet | 2025 - 2026 |
| Honda | CBR 300 R | 2021 - 2022 |
| Honda | CBR 500R | 2013 - 2015 |
| Honda | CBR 500R | 2016 - 2018 |
| Honda | CBR 500R | 2019 - 2020 |
| Honda | CBR 500R | 2019 - 2021 |
| Honda | CBR 500R | 2022 - 2023 |
| Honda | CRF 300 L | 2021 - 2023 |
| Honda | NC 700 X | 2012 - 2015 |
| Honda | NC 750 X | 2013 - 2015 |
| Honda | NC 750 X | 2016 - 2020 |
| Honda | NC 750 X | 2021 - 2022 |
| Honda | VFR 800F | 2014 - 2018 |
| Kawasaki | ER-5 | 1996 - 2000 |
| Kawasaki | ER-5 | 2001 - 2008 |
| Kawasaki | ER-6F | 2006 - 2008 |
| Kawasaki | ER-6F | 2009 - 2011 |
| Kawasaki | ER-6F | 2012 - 2016 |
| Kawasaki | ER-6N | 2005 - 2008 |
| Kawasaki | ER-6N | 2009 - 2011 |
| Kawasaki | ER-6N | 2012 - 2016 |
| Kawasaki | KLE 650 Versys | 2006 - 2014 |
| Kawasaki | KLE 650 Versys | 2015 - 2020 |
| Kawasaki | KLE 650 Versys | 2022 - 2023 |
| Kawasaki | Ninja 650 | 2017 - 2019 |
| Kawasaki | Ninja 650 | 2020 - 2023 |
| Kawasaki | Versys X-300 | 2017 - 2021 |
| Kawasaki | Z 400 | 2019 - 2020 |
| Kawasaki | Z 650 | 2017 - 2019 |
| Kawasaki | Z 650 | 2020 - 2023 |
| Kawasaki | Z 650 RS | 2022 - 2023 |
| Kawasaki | Z 750 | 2004 - 2006 |
| Kawasaki | Z 750 | 2007 - 2009 |
| Kawasaki | Z 750 | 2010 - 2012 |
| Kawasaki | Z 750 S | 2005 - 2006 |
| Kawasaki | Z 800 | 2013 - 2016 |
| Kawasaki | Zephyr 550 | 1991 - 1992 |
| Kawasaki | Zephyr 550 | 1994 - 1999 |
| Kawasaki | ZX-6R | 2003 - 2004 |
| Kawasaki | ZX-6R | 2005 - 2006 |
| Kawasaki | ZX-6R | 2007 - 2007 |
| Kawasaki | ZX-6R | 2007 - 2008 |
| Kawasaki | ZX-6R | 2009 - 2012 |
| Kawasaki | ZX-6R | 2013 - 2016 |
| Kawasaki | ZX-6R | 2019 - 2020 |
| Kawasaki | ZX-6RR | 2003 - 2003 |
| Kawasaki | ZX-6RR | 2004 - 2004 |
| Kawasaki | ZX-6RR | 2005 - 2006 |
| Suzuki | DR 600 S | 1986 - 1989 |
| Suzuki | DR 750 S Big | 1988 - 1990 |
| Suzuki | GS 500 E | 1989 - 1995 |
| Suzuki | GS 500 E | 1996 - 2000 |
| Suzuki | GS 500 E | 2001 - 2008 |
| Suzuki | GS 500 F | 2004 - 2008 |
| Suzuki | SFV 650 Gladius | 2009 - 2015 |
| Triumph | Tiger 660 Sport | 2022 - 2023 |
| Triumph | Trident 660 | 2021 - 2023 |
| Triumph | TT 600 | 2000 - 2002 |
| Yamaha | FZR 400 | 1992 - 1995 |
| Yamaha | MT-03 | 2006 - 2012 |
| Yamaha | MT-03 | 2016 - 2019 |
| Yamaha | MT-03 | 2020 - 2022 |
| Yamaha | MT-03 | 2022 - 2024 |
| Yamaha | RD 350 LC YPVS | 1985 - 1986 |
| Yamaha | TT 600 | 1983 - 1985 |
| Yamaha | TT 600 | 1994 - 1995 |
| Yamaha | TT 600 E | 1996 - 2008 |
| Yamaha | XJ 600 Diversion | 1991 - 2003 |
| Yamaha | XJ6 | 2009 - 2013 |
| Yamaha | XJ6 Diversion | 2009 - 2013 |
| Yamaha | YZF-R3 | 2015 - 2018 |
| Yamaha | YZF-R3 | 2019 - 2021 |
