{"id":3534,"date":"2026-04-02T08:01:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorcyclechain.top\/?post_type=product&p=3534"},"modified":"2026-04-02T08:01:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:01:52","slug":"super-x-ring-motorcycle-chain-428sx-520-sx-525-sx-530-sx","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/motorcyclechain.top\/cs\/produkt\/super-x-ring-motorcycle-chain-428sx-520-sx-525-sx-530-sx\/","title":{"rendered":"Motocyklov\u00fd \u0159et\u011bz Super X-Ring 428SX 520-SX 525-SX 530-SX"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Overview \u2014 Where Super X-Ring Sits in the Chain Hierarchy<\/h2>\n
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A Super X-Ring motorcycle chain<\/strong> represents the top tier of sealed drive chain technology. It uses a uniquely shaped ring seal \u2014 wider in cross-section than a standard X-ring, with a triple-lip design that creates three distinct sealing contact surfaces per side rather than the two of a conventional X-ring. This geometry provides even better contamination exclusion in the most demanding conditions, further reduces seal-face friction relative to earlier X-ring designs, and extends the internal grease retention interval beyond what standard O-ring or conventional X-ring chains can match.<\/p>\n

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The SX designation in the chain number (428SX, 520-SX, 530-SX, etc.) identifies these chains as the Super X-ring sealed variant. All use solid-bore bushing construction \u2014 the same bushing type as our motocross and professional chain ranges. The 9-specification range runs from the 428SX (28.0 kN) through to the 530-SX at 43.0 kN \u2014 the highest break load in the Korea Ever-Power hnac\u00ed \u0159et\u011bz<\/a>. These chains are targeted at high-performance motorcycles, heavy tourers operating in demanding environmental conditions, and riders who want the absolute minimum maintenance obligation from their drivetrain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Specifications \u2014 SX Series Size Chart<\/h2>\n
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Note the difference between the H-grade SX variants (520H-5X, 525H-SX, 530H-5X) and the standard-grade SX variants (52055, 520-SX, 520-SX3, 525-SX, 530-SX) in the same pitch. H-grade SX chains use 2.40 mm plates and carry 38.0 kN tensile strength; the standard-grade SX equivalents in the same 520-pitch use 1.85\u20132.03 mm plates but achieve 30.5\u201336.0 kN through the optimised SX seal geometry and solid bushing. The 530-SX with 2.40 mm plates at 43.0 kN is the highest tensile strength chain in this range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u010c\u00edslo \u0159et\u011bzu<\/th>\nRozte\u010d (mm)<\/th>\nTyp pouzdra<\/th>\n\u0160\u00ed\u0159ka (mm)<\/th>\nPr\u016fm\u011br \u010depu (mm)<\/th>\nD\u00e9lka \u010depu (mm)<\/th>\nPr\u016fm\u011br v\u00e1lce (mm)<\/th>\nVnit\u0159n\u00ed T desky (mm)<\/th>\nVn\u011bj\u0161\u00ed rozm\u011br desky T (mm)<\/th>\nPevnost v tahu (kN)<\/th>\nHmotnost (kg\/m\u00b2)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
428SX<\/td>\n12.700<\/td>\nSolidn\u00ed<\/td>\n7.85<\/td>\n5.00<\/td>\n20.60<\/td>\n8.51<\/td>\n2.20<\/td>\n2.03<\/td>\n28.0<\/td>\n1.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
52055<\/td>\n15.875<\/td>\nSolidn\u00ed<\/td>\n6.35<\/td>\n5.34<\/td>\n19.20<\/td>\n10.18<\/td>\n1.85<\/td>\n1.85<\/td>\n30.5<\/td>\n0.91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
520-SX<\/td>\n15.875<\/td>\nSolidn\u00ed<\/td>\n6.35<\/td>\n5.34<\/td>\n19.20<\/td>\n10.18<\/td>\n2.03<\/td>\n2.03<\/td>\n36.0<\/td>\n0.94<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
520-SX3<\/td>\n15.875<\/td>\nSolidn\u00ed<\/td>\n6.35<\/td>\n5.34<\/td>\n21.80<\/td>\n10.18<\/td>\n2.35<\/td>\n2.35<\/td>\n38.0<\/td>\n1.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
525-SX<\/td>\n15.875<\/td>\nSolidn\u00ed<\/td>\n7.94<\/td>\n5.50<\/td>\n22.80<\/td>\n10.20<\/td>\n2.35<\/td>\n2.35<\/td>\n40.0<\/td>\n1.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
530-SX<\/td>\n15.875<\/td>\nSolidn\u00ed<\/td>\n9.60<\/td>\n5.50<\/td>\n24.50<\/td>\n10.20<\/td>\n2.40<\/td>\n2.40<\/td>\n43.0<\/td>\n1.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
520H-5X<\/td>\n15.875<\/td>\nSolidn\u00ed<\/td>\n6.35<\/td>\n5.24<\/td>\n22.00<\/td>\n10.16<\/td>\n2.40<\/td>\n2.40<\/td>\n38.0<\/td>\n1.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
525H-SX<\/td>\n15.875<\/td>\nSolidn\u00ed<\/td>\n7.94<\/td>\n5.24<\/td>\n23.80<\/td>\n10.16<\/td>\n2.40<\/td>\n2.40<\/td>\n38.0<\/td>\n1.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
530H-5X<\/td>\n15.875<\/td>\nSolidn\u00ed<\/td>\n9.60<\/td>\n5.24<\/td>\n25.40<\/td>\n10.16<\/td>\n2.40<\/td>\n2.40<\/td>\n38.0<\/td>\n1.39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Four Seal Grades Compared \u2014 Standard, O-Ring, X-Ring, Super X-Ring<\/h2>\n
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The Super X-ring is the fourth and highest tier in the sealed drive chain hierarchy. Understanding where it sits relative to the other three types helps clarify whether the additional cost is justified for a specific application \u2014 not every rider needs the top-grade option, and knowing why helps you make an informed selection rather than a marketing-driven one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Funkce<\/th>\nNorma<\/th>\nO-krou\u017eek<\/th>\nX-krou\u017eek<\/th>\nSuper X-krou\u017eek<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Seal cross-section<\/td>\n\u017d\u00e1dn\u00fd<\/td>\nRound (O)<\/td>\nX-shape, 2 lips\/side<\/td>\nWider X, 3 lips\/side<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sealing contact lines<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1 per side<\/td>\n2 per side<\/td>\n3 per side<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internal lube retained?<\/td>\n\u017d\u00e1dn\u00fd<\/td>\nAno<\/td>\nAno<\/td>\nYes \u2014 highest retention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seal friction (relative)<\/td>\nLowest (no seal)<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\nLower than O<\/td>\nLowest among sealed types<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lube interval (typical)<\/td>\n300\u2013500 km<\/td>\n600\u20131 000 km<\/td>\n800\u20131 200 km<\/td>\n1 000\u20131 500 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Service life (vs standard)<\/td>\n1\u00d7 (baseline)<\/td>\n~2\u20133\u00d7<\/td>\n~3\u20134\u00d7<\/td>\n~3\u20135\u00d7 (brand claims up to 5\u00d7)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
All-weather protection<\/td>\nPoor<\/td>\nGood<\/td>\nVery good<\/td>\nBest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Typical use case<\/td>\nTrack \/ frequent-maintenance street<\/td>\nMixed-condition street<\/td>\nDemanding street \/ off-road<\/td>\nHigh-performance, heavy touring, harsh environments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Super X-ring is not the right answer for every rider. If you clean and lube your chain every 400\u2013500 km without fail and ride primarily on dry roads, the additional cost of an SX-grade chain over an O-ring chain is unlikely to pay back within one chain life. The SX grade earns its cost premium when maintenance intervals are longer, conditions are demanding, or the machine is high-powered enough that drivetrain friction losses are a real concern.<\/p>\n

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Benefits of the Super X-Ring Grade<\/h2>\n