Tsubaki Road Chainroll 525 RQ2 – X-Ring Motorcycle Drive Chain Roll
The Tsubaki Road Chainroll 525 RQ2 is a bulk roll of premium 525-pitch X-ring motorcycle drive chain from the RQ2 road series, engineered for modern street motorcycles with engine outputs up to 150 HP.
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Key Features
- Road-specific 525 drive chain from the Tsubaki RQ2 series for real-world performance and durability.
- X-ring sealing technology for low friction and reduced power loss compared with conventional O-ring chains, while maintaining long service life.
- Optimized for motorcycles up to 150 HP, making it suitable for a wide range of naked bikes, sport-touring machines and sporty road bikes.
- Gold-coloured plated link plates for enhanced corrosion resistance and a premium appearance.
- Pre-stretched at the factory to minimize initial chain elongation after installation and adjustment.
- Supplied as a "Chainroll" variant, allowing workshops and builders to cut custom lengths for different motorcycles using 525-pitch chain.
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Tsubaki |
| Series | RQ2 Road Series X-ring motorcycle chain |
| Product type | Bulk drive chain roll ("Chainroll") for cutting to application-specific lengths |
| Chain pitch | 525 |
| Chain construction | Sealed X-ring chain for road use |
| Seal type | Low-friction X-ring |
| Recommended engine power | Up to 150 HP |
| Finish | Gold-coloured link plates |
| Primary application | Road-going motorcycles requiring 525-pitch final drive chain |
| Typical users | Service workshops, race and track-day support crews, custom builders and riders maintaining multiple road motorcycles |
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Advantages of the Tsubaki RQ2 X-Ring Design
- Low friction, high efficiency: The slim X-ring profile reduces drag between plates and rollers, helping to transfer engine power efficiently to the rear wheel.
- Extended service life: X-rings retain lubricant inside the chain while keeping out water and contaminants, which supports long-term wear resistance on high-mileage road use.
- Stable performance: Factory pre-stretching limits the amount of initial adjustment needed after installation, contributing to consistent chain tension.
- Corrosion resistance: Gold-coloured plating on the link plates helps protect against rust in everyday riding conditions.
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Typical Use Cases
- Replacement chain for mid-capacity and larger road motorcycles originally equipped with 525-pitch sealed chains.
- Custom drivetrain builds where precise chain length must be cut from a roll for non-standard gearing or wheelbase.
- Workshop stock for servicing multiple models that share 525-pitch chain requirements.
- Sport-touring, commuting and occasional track-day use where long life and stable performance are required from the final drive.
Benefits for Road Motorcycles
- Balances chain weight, durability and cost for everyday and sporty road riding.
- Supports smooth power delivery and refined on-road behaviour thanks to reduced drivetrain drag.
- Designed around the needs of real-world road conditions, with sealing and plating aimed at resisting dirt, moisture and corrosion.
