Tsubaki Road Chain 530 RQ1 – 120 Links

The Tsubaki Road Chain 530 RQ1 is a high performance 530-pitch X-ring drive chain with 120 links, developed for powerful road motorcycles and designed to combine high strength, durability and low friction in one compact package.

Key Features and Benefits

Road-specific RQ1 series chain engineered for high performance machines with more than 150 horsepower, supporting applications up to around 200 hp.
Low-friction X-ring sealing helps retain factory-applied lubricant inside the chain while reducing drag and power loss at the rear wheel.
Gold-coloured outer plates with steel-grey inner links provide corrosion resistance and a premium look on sport, naked, touring and custom road bikes.
Factory pre-stretched construction minimises initial elongation, so the chain holds its length more consistently after the first adjustment period.
Supplied with a rivet-type master link for a robust, secure connection that suits high torque engines and heavy-duty road use.
530 size with 120 links offers ample length for a wide range of large-capacity motorcycles and can be shortened to match specific sprocket and wheelbase combinations during installation.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Manufacturer	Tsubaki
Product type	Road drive chain
Series	RQ1 high performance X-ring road chain
SKU	55212530120
Size	530
Pitch	530 (5/8" x 3/8")
Number of links	120
Chain construction	Sealed drive chain with low-friction X-rings
Outer plate finish	Gold-coloured outer plates, steel-grey inner links
Average tensile strength	Approx. 45.1 kN
Maximum permitted power	Up to approx. 200 hp (application dependent)
Approximate overall width	25.2 mm
Master link type	Rivet-type master link included
Pre-stretching	Pre-stretched at the factory to limit initial elongation
Recommended application	High performance road motorcycles with more than 150 hp

These specification values reflect the characteristics of the Tsubaki RQ1 530 X-ring road chain family in 120-link configuration.

Typical Applications

Large-displacement sport and supersport motorcycles requiring a strong 530-pitch final drive chain.
High torque naked bikes and muscle bikes where durability and low maintenance are priorities.
Heavy touring and sport-touring motorcycles used for long-distance road riding.
Custom builds and V-twin road machines that specify a 530-size, gold-finish X-ring chain.

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