DID 525 ZVM-X2 chain vs 525 ZVM-X

[pichulec]

Hello. I have ordered new chain and received 525 ZVM-X2 instead of ordered 525 ZVM-X. Does anyone know what are differences? On did website I found out connecting link is not interchangeable. Could not find more differences.

[The Doctor 46]

From what I have just read, you have the strongest chain on the market which is good for 1300cc bikes and very high BHP superbikes. You may have paid a lot for the privilege (I don't know how much more it might have cost you) but I would be happy to fit that to any bike including my DL650A. I'm not a mechanic but one should be along soon to say the same thing. 

[pichulec]

Always buying this one, also not a lot, £99 but that was not my question really 😉

[Rusty Nuts]

If the rivet link isn't interchangeable, I'd guess the plates ( inner, outer or both ) will be thicker. Maybe minutely, but enough to make the link incompatible.

[pichulec]

For those who are interested. Response from DID.

Hello Peter,

We appreciate you reaching out!

Long story short, the ZVM-X2 chains have our most up-to-date X-Ring seal technology, which is thinner than our old X-Ring. Because the seal is thinner, so is the ZVM-X2.

The ZVM-X chains are more wide and have a longer pin length in comparison to the new ZVM-X2.

Hope that helps and please let us know if you have any additional questions.

Thank you,