Tsubaki Road Chain 530 RQ2 – 110 Links
The Tsubaki Road Chain 530 RQ2 110 links (55250530110) is a high-quality sealed X-ring motorcycle drive chain with 530 pitch, gold-coloured side plates and 110 links, engineered for road motorcycles up to approximately 150 hp that require a 530 final drive chain.citeturn1search0turn0search3turn1search2
Main Features
- Sealed RQ2 X-ring construction for reduced friction and extended service life compared with conventional O-ring chains.citeturn0search0turn1search0
- 530 pitch chain with 110 links for use on road motorcycles specified for 530-size final drive.
- Gold-coloured outer plates for a premium appearance and additional corrosion protection.citeturn0search0turn0search3
- Supplied with a hollow-pin rivet-type master link for a secure, permanent connection; clip-type connecting link available separately for this series.citeturn1search0turn0search2
- Average tensile strength around 45.1 kN, providing high load capacity for engines up to roughly 150 hp.citeturn1search0turn0search0turn0search3
- Designed as a durable, low-maintenance road chain with long service intervals when correctly installed and lubricated.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Tsubaki |
| Product line | Road Chain RQ2 (X-ring) |
| Manufacturer reference | 55250530110 |
| Chain pitch | 530 |
| Chain type | Sealed X-ring (RQ2) road drive chain |
| Number of links | 110 |
| Outer plate colour | Gold |
| Average tensile strength | Approx. 45.1 kN |
| Recommended engine output | Up to approx. 150 hp (road use) |
| Master link | Hollow-pin rivet-type connecting link supplied; clip-type link available separately for RQ2 530 chains |
| width | About 24.75 mm (rivet head to rivet head)citeturn0search3 |
| Primary application | Road motorcycles using a 530-pitch final drive chain |
| Use category | Standard, sport, touring and custom road motorcycles within the specified power range |
Construction and Performance
The RQ2 series chain uses specially profiled X-shaped sealing rings that retain lubricant between the pins and bushings while reducing sealing friction compared with conventional design contributes to smoother running and improved efficiency, while still providing the wear resistance associated with sealed chains.citeturn0search0turn1search0
- X-ring seals form multiple contact lips, helping to keep lubricant in and contaminants out of the critical internal bearing surfaces.
- Precision-manufactured rollers and bushings provide consistent engagement with the sprocket teeth and even load distribution across the chain.
- The chain is pre-stressed and pre-stretched during production to limit initial elongation after installation and to stabilise length over the first operating hours.citeturn0search13
- Quad-staked rivet heads offer increased resistance to pin push-out forces under high loads, supporting long-term reliability.citeturn0search13
- Gold-finished outer plates add visual appeal and help protect against corrosion in everyday road use.citeturn0search0turn0search3
Typical Applications
This 110-link 530 RQ2 road chain is suited to a wide range of medium to large displacement motorcycles specified for a 530-pitch final drive, within the stated power is commonly used as a high-quality replacement chain on standard, sport, sport-touring, cruiser and custom road bikes where long service life, smooth power delivery and reduced maintenance demands are priorities.citeturn1search0turn0search13
