{"product_id":"ek-chain-525-z-3d-qx2-ring-chain-gold-gold-open-rivet-link","title":"EK Chain 525 Z\/3D QX2-Ring Chain Gold\/Gold Open with Rivet Link – 110 to 120 Links","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt from the ground up for high-performance road motorcycles, the EK 525 Z\/3D QX2-Ring chain in Gold\/Gold combines a precision three-dimensional Z-series construction with advanced QX2-Ring sealing technology to deliver a tensile strength of 44.5 kN (10,003 lbs) — placing it firmly among the strongest 525-pitch chains available for supersport and naked bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQX2-Ring seal technology drastically reduces internal friction, retains lubrication longer and achieves a relative service life rating of 3600 per 100 links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e44.5 kN \/ 10,003 lbs tensile strength handles the sustained torque and acceleration demands of the most powerful production road bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreeD Z-series (Z\/3D) construction distributes load evenly across every link, maintaining dimensional stability under repeated high-stress cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold\/Gold finish provides a corrosion-resistant outer coating alongside a premium aesthetic that complements performance machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied open with a rivet link for the most secure, permanent connection — the preferred choice for high-output engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 110 or 120 links to suit a range of swingarm lengths and sprocket combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction and Material Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Z\/3D designation reflects EK Chain's proprietary ThreeD manufacturing process, in which side plates are precision-formed to create a three-dimensional profile that spreads tensile and lateral loads far more effectively than conventional flat-plate chains. The result is a chain that maintains its geometry mile after mile, reducing both elongation and the wear rate on sprocket teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of each link, the QX2-Ring seal keeps factory-applied grease locked inside the pin-and-bushing interface while blocking road contaminants from entering. Compared with a standard O-ring chain, the QX2 profile achieves a lower contact area and therefore less drag — a meaningful advantage on a bike where drivetrain efficiency directly influences throttle response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Gold\/Gold Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full Gold\/Gold treatment is not purely cosmetic. The outer coating adds a layer of corrosion resistance that is particularly valuable on a chain exposed to road salt, rain and the heat cycles generated by a high-performance drivetrain. On a premium build — matching gold sprockets or a complementary wheel finish — the result is cohesive and purposeful rather than showy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRivet Link Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis chain is supplied open, ready to be cut to the precise link count you select (110 or 120 links), and closed with the included rivet link. A riveted connection is mechanically superior to a clip-type master link at elevated power levels: once peened, it cannot be displaced by vibration or lateral flex, making it the correct choice for any motorcycle producing serious torque.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 525 pitch and 110–120 link count covers an exceptionally broad range of performance road motorcycles. Confirmed compatible applications include, among others:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAprilia RSV4, RSV4 R, RSV4 RR, RSV4 RF, RSV4 1100, RSV4 1100 Factory, RS 660, RS 457, Tuono V4, V4 R, V4 S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW S1000RR, M1000RR, HP4, HP4R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucati 848, 899, 959, 1199, 1199 S, 1199 R, 1299, 1299 S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonda CBR 600 RR, CBR 1000 RR, CBR 1000 RR-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKawasaki ZX-6R, ZX-10 R, ZX-10 RR, ZX-4 RR, Ninja 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKTM RC 390, RC8 1190, 990 RC R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMV Agusta F3, F4, 675 SR-R, 990 RC R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuzuki GSX-R 600, GSX-R 750, GSX-R 1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriumph Daytona 675, Daytona 675 R, Daytona 765, Daytona 765 Moto 2, Street Triple 765 R, Street Triple 765 RS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamaha R3, R6, R7, R9, R1, R1M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBimota KB998 Rimini; CFMOTO, QJMotor, and other 525-pitch applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways verify the correct link count and sprocket pairing for your specific model year before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChain pitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e525\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of links\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 – 120 (selectable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9 kg \/ 100 links\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelative service life (per 100 links)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQX2-Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\/Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRivet link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChain type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ\/3D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEK Chain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"EK Chain","offers":[{"title":"Gold\/Gold \/ 110 \/525","offer_id":53168601006346,"sku":null,"price":223.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold\/Gold \/ 120 \/525","offer_id":53168601039114,"sku":null,"price":243.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/Z_3D_66dd498e-8ea1-48bb-b94b-6207d95d25da.png?v=1780809622","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/products\/ek-chain-525-z-3d-qx2-ring-chain-gold-gold-open-rivet-link","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}