Tsubaki Road Chain 530 RQ2 128 Links – Premium X-Ring Road Chain
The Tsubaki Road Chain 530 RQ2 128 links is a high-quality sealed motorcycle drive chain designed for road use on mid to high performance part of Tsubaki's RQ2 road series, it combines low-friction X-ring sealing, durable construction and a 530 pitch format in a 128-link length suitable for many large-capacity road and sport motorcycles that require this specification.
Key Features
- RQ2 road series design – engineered for real-world street performance with a focus on long service life and smooth power transfer.
- For motorcycles up to around 150 hp – suitable for a wide range of road and sport bikes where a 530 sealed chain is specified.
- X-ring sealed construction – advanced X-ring profile reduces friction compared with traditional O-ring chains while keeping lubricant inside the pin and bushing area for extended wear resistance.
- Pre-stretched at the factory – minimizes initial elongation after installation, helping the chain maintain correct tension over more kilometres.
- Gold outer plates – corrosion-resistant gold-coloured outer plates with contrasting steel-grey inner plates for a premium appearance on exposed drive trains.
- Hollow rivet master link included – supplied with a rivet-type connecting link featuring hollow pins for easier installation with standard chain riveting tools.
- High-strength construction – heat-treated alloy steel components and robust rivet pins provide reliable performance under strong acceleration and braking loads.
- 530 pitch, 128-link length – ideal as a replacement or upgrade where the original fitment is a 530 sealed chain in 128-link configuration.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Tsubaki |
| Series | RQ2 Road Chain |
| Product type | Sealed motorcycle drive chain (secondary chain) |
| Pitch size | 530 (5/8" pitch x 3/8" roller width) |
| Number of links | 128 links |
| Seal type | Low-friction X-ring sealing |
| Recommended engine output | For road motorcycles up to approximately 150 hp (manufacturer RQ2 series guideline) |
| Master link | Rivet-type hollow pin connecting link included |
| Colour | Gold outer plates with steel/grey inner plates |
| Chain application | Road use, secondary drive chain |
| SKU / part number | 55250530128 |
Construction and Performance
The RQ2 530 road chain is built around high-quality, heat-treated steel plates, rollers and pins. X-ring seals sit between the inner and outer plates, creating multiple sealing lips that keep lubricant trapped in the critical pin and bushing interfaces while limiting the ingress of dirt and arrangement significantly reduces internal wear and helps extend service intervals compared with non-sealed chains.
The X-ring profile is designed to decrease rotational and sliding friction between the plate faces and the sealing practice, this offers efficiency that approaches that of a conventional non-sealed roller chain, while preserving the durability that sealed chains are known pre-stretching further stabilizes the chain, so early-life length changes are reduced once correctly installed and adjusted.
Typical Use Cases
- Replacement of the original 530 sealed drive chain on road motorcycles that require a 128-link length.
- Upgrade from a standard O-ring or non-sealed chain to a low-friction X-ring chain for improved longevity and smoother drive.
- Use on mid to high power street, sport and sport-touring motorcycles where a 530 pitch chain and appropriate sprockets are specified.
- Owners seeking a visually distinctive gold-finish chain that also delivers strong wear resistance for daily commuting, weekend rides or touring.
Compatibility Notes
This chain is a universal 530-pitch, 128-link road fitment depends on matching chain pitch and width to the front and rear sprockets, as well as selecting the correct link count for the motorcycle's sprocket sizes and is intended for applications where a 530 sealed road chain from the Tsubaki RQ2 series is specified or recommended.
