Motorcycle Drive Chains
- BikeMaster®Heavy-Duty Precision Roller ChainUniversal Heavy-Duty Precision Roller Chain by BikeMaster®. Developed for performance, providing low friction for the most power transfer. Designed and constructed with high strength steel and solid rollers for durability and longer life.Made in JapanDesigned to fulfill the needs of motorcyclists$16.19 - $44.35
- BikeMaster®Precision Chain Link KitUniversal Precision Chain Link Kit by BikeMaster®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$2.36 - $7.29
- BikeMaster®Precision Roller ChainUniversal Precision Roller Chain by BikeMaster®. Developed for performance, providing low friction for the most power transfer. Designed and constructed with high strength steel and solid rollers for durability and longer life.Made in JapanDesigned to fulfill the needs of motorcyclists$10.50 - $30.40
- BikeMaster®BMOR Series ChainUniversal BMOR Series Chain by BikeMaster®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Made in JapanDesigned to fulfill the needs of motorcyclists$43.31 - $153.43
- BikeMaster®BMOR Series Chain RollUniversal BMOR Series Chain Roll by BikeMaster®. O-ring chain offers high durability. Component designs, optimized with computer analysis, provide higher tensile strength. Specially controlled heat treatment means tougher material....Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$241.13 - $990.24
- BikeMaster®BMOR Series Clip LinkUniversal BMOR Series Clip Link by BikeMaster®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Made in JapanDesigned to fulfill the needs of motorcyclists$6.07 - $7.41
- BikeMaster®BMOR Series Rivet LinkUniversal BMOR Series Rivet Link by BikeMaster®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...O-ring chain offers high durabilityComponent designs, optimized with computer analysis, provide higher tensile strength$6.07 - $7.41
- BikeMaster®BMXR Series ChainUniversal BMXR Series Chain by BikeMaster®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Ideal O.E.M. replacement offering 1.5 to 2x longer wear resistance than regular O-ring chainsEach refined component, designed with computer analysis, provides higher tensile strength$53.77 - $169.66
- BikeMaster®BMXR Series Clip LinkUniversal BMXR Series Clip Link by BikeMaster®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Made in JapanDesigned to fulfill the needs of motorcyclists$8.60 - $9.03
- BikeMaster®BMXR Series Rivet LinkUniversal BMXR Series Rivet Link by BikeMaster®. O-ring chain offers high durability. Component designs, optimized with computer analysis, provide higher tensile strength. Specially controlled heat treatment means tougher material....Ideal O.E.M. replacement offering 1.5 to 2x longer wear resistance than regular O-ring chainsEach refined component, designed with computer analysis, provides higher tensile strength$8.60 - $9.03
- BikeMaster®BMZR Series ChainUniversal BMZR Series Chain by BikeMaster®. Specifically developed for today's 1,000cc to 1,400cc, high-performance sport machines. High-quality components coupled with a factory-greased seal ring ensures superior rigidity. High-tensile...Made in JapanDesigned to fulfill the needs of motorcyclists$150.71 - $238.33
- BikeMaster®BMZR Series Rivet LinkUniversal BMZR Series Rivet Link by BikeMaster®. O-ring chain offers high durability. Component designs, optimized with computer analysis, provide higher tensile strength. Specially controlled heat treatment means tougher material....Made in JapanDesigned to fulfill the needs of motorcyclists$9.86 - $9.89
- BikeMaster®Heavy-Duty Precision Chain Link KitUniversal Heavy-Duty Precision Chain Link Kit by BikeMaster®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$7.24
- BikeMaster®Heavy-Duty Precision Chain RollUniversal Heavy-Duty Precision Chain Roll by BikeMaster®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$82.64 - $139.66
- BikeMaster®Heavy-Duty Precision Connecting LinkUniversal Heavy-Duty Precision Connecting Link by BikeMaster®. Developed for performance, providing low friction for the most power transfer. Designed and constructed with high strength steel and solid rollers for durability and longer...Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$2.36 - $3.15
- BikeMaster®Replacement Chain Breaker TipUniversal Replacement Chain Breaker Tip by BikeMaster®. When your chain is too long, the Heavy-Duty Chain Breaker and Rivet Tool is what you need. Complete with all three tips this tool fits 420-630 chains. It has been milled from solid...Manufacturer's lifetime warrantyDesigned to fulfill the needs of motorcyclists$7.28 - $7.84
- BikeMaster®Replacement Chain Breaker TipUniversal Replacement Chain Breaker Tip by BikeMaster®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$7.35 - $7.59
- BikeMaster®Rider WrenchesUniversal Rider Wrenches by BikeMaster®. Featuring a low-profile design with both 6- and 12-point combinations, these wrenches are perfect for getting a firm grip on stubborn steering nuts, caps, or axles. Compact, they're easily...Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$15.79 - $16.93
- ProTaper®Replacement Gold Master LinksUniversal Replacement Gold Master Links by ProTaper®. Designed, tested, and produced to the highest standards, ProTaper Gold Series Chains are purpose-built for today's demanding 4-stroke motorcycles and ATVs. ProTaper chains are...Premium gold series motocross chainsLightweight, ultra high strength chromoly construction$1.95 - $5.95
- Renthal®R1 MX Works ChainUniversal R1 MX Works Chain by Renthal®. Renthal R1 Chain: Ultimate durability and performance. A premium high strength offroad chain with excellent impact load resistance, designed specifically to withstand the stress found in off road...Each chain includes masterlink and a pair of latex gloves for mess-free installationHigh Strength, light weight, ultimate performance$49.01 - $115.16
- Renthal®R1 MX Works Chain LinkUniversal R1 MX Works Chain Link by Renthal®. Renthal R1 Chain: Ultimate durability and performance. A premium high strength offroad chain with excellent impact load resistance, designed specifically to withstand the stress found in off...High Strength, light weight, ultimate performanceShot peened side plates allow for high tensile stress with minimum wear$6.71
- Renthal®R3-3 MX SRS Chain LinkUniversal R3-3 MX SRS Chain Link by Renthal®. Renthal R3-3 Chain: Ultimate durability and performance. Renthal R3-3 chains are specially developed utilising Renthal's SRS technology to increase the service life. The special SRS is...Renthal chain is only in the highest grade possibleThe best material and manufacturing processes are employed to offer the ultimate chain in each discipline$7.16
- Renthal®R3-3 Road ChainUniversal R3-3 Road Chain by Renthal®. Renthal R3-3 Chain: Ultimate durability and performance. Renthal R3-3 chains are specially developed utilising Renthal's SRS technology to increase the service life. The special SRS is pre-loaded...Rated for machines 50.15 ft-lbs. and 73.76hpSRS (self-regulating seals) system increasing longevity$131.81 - $143.96
- Renthal®R4 Chain LinkUniversal R4 Chain Link by Renthal®. Renthal R4 Chain: Ultimate durability and performance. Renthal's R4 SRS Road chain is a specially developed sealed ring chain using Renthal's Self Regulating Seal (SRS) technology to increase the...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$139.26 - $234.86
- Renthal®R4 SRS Road ChainUniversal R4 SRS Road Chain by Renthal®. Renthal's R4 SRS Road chain is a specially developed sealed ring chain using Renthal's Self Regulating Seal (SRS) technology to increase the service life of the chain in road applications. The...Every R4 SRS chain comes pre-stretched for enhanced performanceEach chain includes masterlink and a pair of latex gloves for mess-free installation$162.86 - $228.56
- Renthal®R4 SRS Road Rivet Chain LinkUniversal R4 SRS Road Rivet Chain Link by Renthal®. Renthal R4 Chain: Ultimate durability and performance. Renthal's R4 SRS Road chain is a specially developed sealed ring chain using Renthal's Self Regulating Seal (SRS) technology to...Every R4 SRS chain comes pre-stretched for enhanced performanceEach chain includes masterlink and a pair of latex gloves for mess-free installation$7.61 - $8.96
- Renthal®RR4 SRS Roadrace ChainUniversal RR4 SRS Roadrace Chain by Renthal®. Renthal's RR4 highly specialized lightweight 520 sealed ring chain developed exclusively for Superbike racing applications where a combination of lightweight and durability are a must....SRS ring technology enhances chain flexibility and offers smoother operation than standard o-ring chainsChain features high alloy steel plates and pins, solid bushings and rollers, shot peened side plates for added strength and gold side plates$227.66 - $242.96
- BikeMaster®Precision Chain Link Kit (197580)Universal Precision Chain Link Kit (197580) by BikeMaster®. Developed for performance, providing low friction for the most power transfer. Designed and constructed with high strength steel and solid rollers for durability and longer...Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$3.17
- BikeMaster®Precision Chain Link Kit (197531)Universal Precision Chain Link Kit (197531) by BikeMaster®. Developed for performance, providing low friction for the most power transfer. Designed and constructed with high strength steel and solid rollers for durability and longer...Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$2.36
- BikeMaster®Precision Chain Link Kit (197554)Universal Precision Chain Link Kit (197554) by BikeMaster®. Developed for performance, providing low friction for the most power transfer. Designed and constructed with high strength steel and solid rollers for durability and longer...Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$2.61
The majority of motorcycles today use a chain for the final drive. It is one of the simplest, most versatile and efficient ways to deliver power from the engine to the drive wheel. It can be found on almost any type of motorcycles, from scooters to high-performance racing bikes, as well as everything in between. Drive chains are durable, flexible and easy to maintain, and perform perfectly in different weather conditions. Depending on the type and model of your bike, it can differ in length and size of the links, however, its basic design and principle of operation remains the same.
There are three main types of motorcycle chains, such as standard non-sealed, O-ring and X-ring drive chains. The first one is the simplest design of motorcycle chains that can be found on older bikes. Non-sealed chains are cheaper than the other ones, however, they have a shorter service life and require constant care and maintenance. They need to be cleaned, lubricated and adjusted on a regular basis to ensure a smooth and safe ride. Improper maintenance will lead to premature failure of the chain, so you will have to replace it at least once or a few times per year.
O-ring motorcycle drive chains are the most common type of chains found in today’s bikes. They are self-lubricating drive chains that require next to zero maintenance and come filled up with grease from the factory. The secret of their maintenance-free operation lies in the construction of its links. Each link has small O-rings designed to ensure the pins between the plates are properly lubricated, as well as to protect the link from dust and dirt. Although, that doesn’t mean the chain itself does not collect dirt and debris at all, so regular cleaning and inspection for damage are important.
X-ring motorcycle chains feature a similar design to O-ring ones, however, instead of O-rings, they use X-rings. This allows for eliminating the main drawback of O-ring chains which is a lot of drag at high speeds. The use of X-rings reduces the surface area between the links, which, in turn, minimizes drag even at extreme speeds. Thanks to minimal drag and self-lubrication of X-ring drive chains, they last longer compared to both standard and O-ring counterparts. X-ring chains are the most advanced motorcycle drivetrain solution available today, so they are found in most superbikes and race bikes.
Due to continuous contact with the sprockets, your drive chain slowly wears out, so after some time it needs to be replaced with a new one. When its wear and tear reaches a certain point, you may experience chain slipping or even lose it while riding. That’s why it is very important to inspect your drive chain on a regular basis, clean and lubricate it. Proper maintenance will prevent you from unexpected expenses and save you a lot of headache in the long run. On our website, you’ll find various drive chains and all required hardware to keep your bike running at its best.
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