Product overview
The Tsubaki Road Pin Link 525 RQ1 (PLShp) 55212525006 is a genuine rivet-style master link engineered specifically for the Tsubaki 525 RQ1 road X-ring chain series used on high-performance street motorcycles.
The RQ1 road chain range is designed for motorcycles exceeding 150 hp, combining gold-coloured outer plates, low-friction X-ring sealing and pre-stretched construction to minimise initial elongation while maintaining exceptional strength and reliability.
This PLShp pin link uses hardened, shouldered pins that are permanently riveted, creating a secure connection that matches the mechanical performance and service life of the RQ1 chain.
Key features
- Original Tsubaki spare pin link for 525 RQ1 road X-ring chains (road series).
- Designed for powerful street, sport and adventure motorcycles where 525 RQ1 chains are specified.
- PLShp rivet-type construction with shouldered, hardened pins for a permanent high-strength joint.
- Matches the characteristics of the RQ1 series: high tensile strength, low-friction X-ring sealing and long service life.
- Ideal as a replacement for a damaged or lost original master link or when adapting chain length.
- Compatible with the gold-finish RQ1 525 chain, maintaining a uniform, OEM-quality appearance.
- Suitable for demanding road use, including performance street riding and track-day applications.
Technical specifications
| Brand | Tsubaki |
| Series | Road RQ1 |
| Manufacturer ID | 55212525006 |
| Chain pitch | 525 (road motorcycle chain) |
| Chain type | RQ1 road X-ring chain (for high-performance motorcycles, typically >150 hp) |
| Part type | Pin link / rivet master link |
| Execution | PLShp pin link with shouldered, hardened pins for riveting |
| Connection method | Permanent, riveted connection using appropriate chain riveting tools |
| Application | Road motorcycles equipped with Tsubaki 525 RQ1 chains |
| Colour / finish | Designed to match the gold-coloured RQ1 525 road chain |
Typical use cases
- Replacement pin link for Tsubaki 525 RQ1 chains where the original master link is worn, damaged or missing.
- Chain length adjustment when changing sprocket sizes on compatible motorcycles while retaining the RQ1 chain.
- Workshop stock item for professional service centres working regularly with Tsubaki RQ1 road chains.
- Maintenance and repair of high-performance road, naked, sport and adventure models specified for 525 RQ1 chain fitment.
Compatibility (selected models using Tsubaki 525 RQ1 road chain)
The following motorcycles are listed for use with the Tsubaki 525 RQ1 road chain, and therefore with the corresponding 525 RQ1 pin link:
| Brand | Model | Year |
| Aprilia | Dorsoduro 1200 | 2011–2015 |
| Aprilia | Dorsoduro 750 | 2008–2016 |
| Aprilia | Dorsoduro 900 | 2017–2020 |
| Aprilia | ETV 1000 Caponord | 2001–2007 |
| Aprilia | RSV 1000 R | 2004–2005 |
| Aprilia | RSV 1000 R | 2006–2008 |
| Aprilia | RSV 1000 R Factory | 2003–2005 |
| Aprilia | RSV Mille | 1998–2000 |
| Aprilia | RSV Mille | 2002–2003 |
| Aprilia | RSV Mille R | 2000–2003 |
| Aprilia | RSV Mille SP | 2000–2001 |
| Aprilia | RSV4 | 2009–2014 |
| Aprilia | RSV4 | 2021–2023 |
| Aprilia | RSV4 R | 2015–2020 |
| Aprilia | Shiver 750 ABS | 2011–2016 |
| Aprilia | Shiver 900 | 2017–2020 |
| Aprilia | SL 1000 Falco | 2000–2003 |
| Aprilia | Tuono 1000 | 2003–2005 |
| Aprilia | Tuono 1000 R | 2006–2009 |
| Aprilia | Tuono 1000 R Factory | 2007–2009 |
| Aprilia | Tuono V4 | 2021–2023 |
| Aprilia | Tuono V4R | 2011–2014 |
| Aprilia | Tuono V4R | 2015–2020 |
| BMW | F 700 GS | 2013–2018 |
| BMW | F 750 GS | 2018–2022 |
| BMW | F 800 GS | 2008–2018 |
| BMW | F 800 GS Adventure | 2008–2018 |
| BMW | F 800 R | 2009–2014 |
| BMW | F 800 R | 2015–2019 |
| BMW | F 850 GS | 2018–2023 |
| BMW | F 850 GS Adventure | 2018–2023 |
| BMW | F 900 R | 2020–2023 |
| BMW | F 900 XR | 2020–2023 |
| BMW | M 1000 R | 2023–2024 |
| BMW | M 1000 RR | 2021–2023 |
| BMW | S 1000 R | 2014–2016 |
| BMW | S 1000 R | 2017–2020 |
| BMW | S 1000 R | 2021–2023 |
| BMW | S 1000 RR | 2009–2016 |
| BMW | S 1000 RR | 2017–2018 |
| BMW | S 1000 RR | 2019–2022 |
| BMW | S 1000 RR | 2023–2024 |
| BMW | S 1000 XR | 2015–2016 |
| BMW | S 1000 XR | 2017–2019 |
| BMW | S 1000 XR | 2020–2023 |
| Ducati | 1098 / S | 2007–2008 |
| Ducati | 1098 R | 2008–2009 |
| Ducati | 1198 | 2009–2011 |
| Ducati | 1198S | 2009–2011 |
| Ducati | 1199 Panigale | 2012–2014 |
| Ducati | 1299 Panigale | 2015–2017 |
| Ducati | 749 R | 2004–2008 |
| Ducati | 749 S | 2003–2008 |
| Ducati | 848 | 2008–2013 |
| Ducati | 848 Streetfighter | 2012–2015 |
| Ducati | 916 S | 1994–1998 |
| Ducati | 996 Biposto | 1999–2000 |
| Ducati | 996 Biposto | 2001–2004 |
| Ducati | 996 R | 2000–2001 |
| Ducati | 998 | 2002–2003 |
| Ducati | 999 | 2003–2004 |
| Ducati | 999 | 2005–2006 |
| Ducati | 999 S | 2005–2006 |
| Ducati | DesertX | 2022–2025 |
| Ducati | Diavel | 2011–2016 |
| Ducati | Diavel 1260 | 2019–2020 |
| Ducati | Diavel 1260 | 2021–2023 |
| Ducati | Hypermotard / S | 2007–2009 |
| Ducati | Hypermotard 1100 Evo | 2010–2012 |
| Ducati | Hypermotard 796 | 2010–2012 |
| Ducati | Hypermotard 821 | 2013–2015 |
| Ducati | Hypermotard 821 SP | 2013–2015 |
| Ducati | Hypermotard 939 | 2016–2018 |
| Ducati | Monster 1100 | 2009–2010 |
| Ducati | Monster 1100 Evo | 2011–2012 |
| Ducati | Monster 1200 | 2014–2016 |
| Ducati | Monster 1200 | 2017–2019 |
| Ducati | Monster 1200 | 2020–2021 |
| Ducati | Monster 795 | 2012–2013 |
| Ducati | Monster 796 | 2010–2014 |
| Ducati | Monster S2R 1000 | 2006–2008 |
| Ducati | Monster S4R | 2003–2006 |
| Ducati | Monster S4R TES | 2007–2008 |
| Ducati | Monster S4RS | 2006–2008 |
| Ducati | Multistrada 1100 / S | 2007–2008 |
| Ducati | Multistrada 1200 | 2010–2014 |
| Ducati | Multistrada 1200 | 2015–2018 |
| Ducati | Multistrada 950 | 2017–2020 |
| Ducati | Multistrada 950 | 2021–2023 |
| Ducati | Multistrada V2 | 2022–2024 |
| Ducati | Multistrada V4 | 2021–2024 |
| Ducati | Panigale V2 | 2020–2024 |
| Ducati | Panigale V4 | 2018–2021 |
| Ducati | Panigale V4 | 2022–2024 |
| Ducati | ST 2 | 1997–2003 |
| Ducati | ST 3 | 2004–2007 |
| Ducati | ST 4 | 1998–2003 |
| Ducati | ST 4S / ABS | 2004–2008 |
| Ducati | XDiavel | 2016–2020 |
| Ducati | XDiavel | 2021–2022 |
| Honda | CB 1000 R | 2018–2020 |
| Honda | CB 1000 R | 2021–2023 |
| Honda | CB 1100 RS | 2017–2019 |
| Honda | CB 1100 RS | 2017–2020 |
| Honda | CB 600 F | 2009–2013 |
| Honda | CB 600 F Hornet | 1998–1999 |
| Honda | CB 600 F Hornet | 2000–2002 |
| Honda | CB 600 F Hornet | 2003–2004 |
| Honda | CB 600 F Hornet | 2005–2006 |
| Honda | CB 600 F Hornet | 2007–2008 |
| Honda | CB 650 R Neo Sports Cafe | 2019–2020 |
| Honda | CB 650 R Neo Sports Cafe | 2021–2023 |
| Honda | CB 650F | 2017–2018 |
| Honda | CB 650F | 2017–2022 |
