Tsubaki Road Chain 530 RQ1 100 links 55212530100
The Tsubaki Road Chain 530 RQ1 is a premium 100-link X-ring drive chain engineered for high-performance road motorcycles with engine outputs above 150 combines the strength of Tsubaki's top-spec Sigma 530 architecture with gold-coloured outer plates and low-friction X-ring sealing for reliable power transmission and long service life.
Key Features
- RQ1 road chain series developed specifically for high-performance machines over 150 horsepower, focusing on strength, reliability and durability.
- 530-size X-ring chain with gold-coloured outer plates and low-friction sealing to reduce power loss and wear while maintaining smooth power delivery.
- Derived from the Sigma XRS 530 range, with the gold outer-plate variant rebranded as RQ1 while retaining the same high tensile strength and robustness.
- Pre-stretched at the factory to minimise initial elongation and reduce the need for early re-adjustment after installation.
- Quad-staked rivets increase load capacity and resistance to fatigue in demanding road and sport applications.
- Supplied as a 100-link strand with rivet-type connecting link for a secure, high-strength closed chain.
- X-ring design keeps factory-applied lubrication inside the chain internals, helping to protect pins and bushes from contamination and premature wear.
Technical Specifications
| Series | Tsubaki Road RQ1, high-performance road motorcycle chain |
| Chain size | 530 (road drive chain) |
| Pitch / dimensions | 530 designation, approx. 5/8" pitch x 3/8" inner width with around 10.16 mm roller diameter. |
| Number of links | 100 links |
| Seal type | X-ring sealed construction for reduced friction and improved sealing performance. |
| Plate finish | Gold-coloured outer plates, steel-grey inner plates for a premium road-bike appearance. |
| Tensile strength | Approx. 45.1 kN, corresponding to Tsubaki Sigma / RQ1 530 high-strength specification. |
| Maximum recommended power | Up to around 200 hp road motorcycle applications. |
| Master link | Rivet-type connecting link included for permanent, high-strength joining. |
| Pre-stretching | Pre-stretched during production to reduce early chain growth and maintain stable adjustment. |
| Typical use | High-torque, high-horsepower road motorcycles requiring a 530-pitch X-ring chain. |
Typical Applications & Benefits
The Tsubaki 530 RQ1 100-link chain is suited to large-capacity sport, naked and touring motorcycles that demand a robust 530-pitch drive X-ring sealing, gold outer plates and high tensile strength make it appropriate for engines producing well over 150 hp, where resistance to elongation and consistent power transfer are critical.
The combination of quad-staked rivets, factory pre-stretching and X-ring sealing helps the chain maintain correct adjustment over longer mileages, reduce friction-related power losses and support smooth throttle response in everyday riding, spirited road use and long-distance touring.
