Tsubaki 525 RQ2 Road Chain – 120 Links
The Tsubaki 525 RQ2 road chain is a premium X-ring sealed motorcycle drive chain designed for modern street motorcycles up to 150 for low-friction power transfer, extended wear life and stable performance, it combines the durability expected from Tsubaki with a lightweight construction and gold-finished appearance.
Key Features
- RQ2 road-series chain optimized for real-world on-road use with up to 150 hp engines.
- X-ring sealing for reduced friction and significantly increased service life compared to standard chains.
- Gold-coloured outer plates for a premium appearance and additional surface protection.
- High-quality Japanese manufacturing for consistent strength and reliability.
- Pre-stretched at the factory to minimize initial elongation after installation.
- Precision-machined components to retain lubricant inside the chain and help keep dirt and contaminants out.
- Constructed from high-grade materials for excellent fatigue resistance and long-term durability.
- Supplied with a hollow-rivet connecting link for secure riveted installation using standard chain tools.
Technical Details
| Brand | Tsubaki |
| Series | Road RQ2 (up to 150 hp) |
| Chain type | Sealed X-ring motorcycle drive chain |
| Pitch | 525 |
| Number of links | 120 |
| Application | Road / street motorcycles |
| Recommended engine power | Up to 150 hp |
| Colour / finish | Gold outer plates |
| Manufacturing origin | Made in Japan |
| Connecting link | Hollow rivet link, suitable for installation with industry-standard riveting tools |
| Typical category | Replacement drive chain for mid- to high-performance road motorcycles |
Performance and Durability
The RQ2 series focuses on balancing strength, weight and cost for everyday and sporty road X-ring design reduces internal friction between pins, bushings and rollers, helping the chain run smoothly while maintaining lubrication where it is most -stretching at the factory reduces the amount of initial adjustment required and helps maintain consistent chain tension over time.
Careful machining of the plates and sealing surfaces helps to trap lubricant inside the chain and limit the ingress of dust, road grime and results in slower wear of the critical internal components and supports longer service intervals when maintained correctly.
Typical Use Cases
The Tsubaki 525 RQ2 120-link chain is suitable as a replacement drive chain on a wide range of road motorcycles specified for 525 pitch chain and up to 150 hp is well suited to mid- and large-displacement naked bikes, sport bikes and sport-touring models that require a durable yet efficient chain for commuting, daily riding and spirited road use.
