KTM · PowerParts · Chains/Sprockets
The KTM Chain is a black drive chain developed specifically for motocross riding, where efficient power transfer and consistent performance matter. This chain is designed without O- or Z-rings to help minimize power loss while still offering good durability in demanding conditions.
This is KTM PowerParts article number 50310165118, supplied as a 520 chain pitch with 118 chain links. It’s a straightforward replacement or performance-focused choice for riders who want a motocross-developed chain specification while keeping weight and drag associated with ring-sealed designs out of the drivetrain. See the specifications below for the full configuration details.
Developed expressly for motocross use, this chain is intended for riders prioritizing responsive drivetrain performance under hard acceleration and frequent load changes. It’s a purpose-built KTM PowerParts option for off-road competition-focused setups.
By using a design without O- or Z-rings, the chain is engineered to reduce sealing-related drag. The result is a setup aimed at minimum loss of power while maintaining good durability for the intended riding environment.
Configured with a 520 chain pitch and 118 chain links, this chain matches the listed technical format for the application range shown on the page. Confirm the sizing details in the specifications section to ensure the correct setup.
Ring-sealed chains can add friction that affects drivetrain efficiency. This KTM chain uses a non O- or Z-ring design, with the stated goal of minimizing power loss. It’s a focused approach for motocross where small efficiency gains can matter, while still targeting good durability for the conditions it’s meant to handle.
This chain is specified as a black KTM PowerParts chain with 520 pitch and 118 links. The product is listed for the KTM models shown in the compatibility table on the page; checking that list alongside the specifications helps confirm the correct fitment and chain format for a given setup.
| Part Number | 50310165118 |
|---|---|
| Product Line | KTM PowerParts |
| Category | Chains/Sprockets > Chains |
| Colour | Black |
| Chain pitch | 520 |
| Number of chain links | 118 |
| Model — Model Years |
|---|
| 125 EXC — 2003–2016 |
| 125 EXC Champion Edition — 2010 |
| 125 EXC Factory Edition — 2011, 2015 |
| 125 EXC Six Days — 2005–2016 |
| 125 EXC Six-Days — 2003–2004 |
| 125 SX — 2003–2027 |
| 125 SX Tyla Rattery — 2005 |
| 125 SXS — 2003–2008 |
| 125 XC — 2021–2025 |
| 125 XC-W — 2017–2019, 2025–2027 |
| 144 SX — 2007–2008 |
| 150 EXC — 2023–2025 |
| 150 EXC TPI — 2020–2022 |
| 150 SX — 2009–2022, 2025 |
| 150 XC — 2010–2015 |
| 150 XC-W — 2017–2019, 2023 |
| 150 XC-W TPI — 2020–2022 |
| 200 EXC — 2003–2016 |
| 200 MXC — 2003 |
| 200 SX — 2003–2004 |
| 200 XC — 2006–2010 |
| 200 XC-W — 2006–2016 |
| 250 EXC — 2003–2018, 2023–2025 |
| 250 EXC Champion Edition — 2025 |
| 250 EXC E-Starter — 2010 |
| 250 EXC Factory — 2005 |
| 250 EXC Factory Edition — 2011, 2015 |
| 250 EXC Racing — 2003–2006 |
| 250 EXC Racing Six-Days — 2003 |
| 250 EXC Six Days — 2005–2017, 2023–2025 |
| 250 EXC Six Days TPI — 2019–2020, 2022 |
| 250 EXC Six-Days — 2003–2004 |
| 250 EXC TPI — 2018–2022 |
| 250 EXC TPI Six Days — 2018, 2021 |
| 250 EXC-F — 2006–2027 |
| 250 EXC-F 6DAYS — 2027 |
| 250 EXC-F 6Days — 2026 |
| 250 EXC-F Champion Edition — 2010, 2025 |
| 250 EXC-F Factory Edition — 2011, 2015 |
| 250 EXC-F Six Days — 2007–2025 |
| 250 EXC-G Racing — 2003–2004 |
| 250 SX — 2003–2022, 2024–2027 |
| 250 SX-F — 2005–2027 |
| 250 SX-F Adamo Edition — 2025 |
| 250 SX-F Factory Edition — 2015–2018, 2024–2026 |
| 250 SX-F Factory Replica Musquin Edition — 2010 |
| 250 SX-F Musquin Replica — 2011 |
| 250 SX-F Prado — 2020 |
| 250 SX-F Roczen Replica — 2012 |
| 250 SX-F Troy Lee Designs — 2021 |
| 250 SXS — 2003–2009 |
| 250 SXS-F — 2007–2010 |
| 250 XC — 2006–2019, 2023–2027 |
| 250 XC TPI — 2020–2022 |
| 250 XC-F — 2007–2027 |
| 250 XC-W — 2006–2019, 2023 |
| 250 XC-W TPI — 2018–2022 |
| 250 XCF-W — 2006–2010, 2012–2016 |
| 250 XCF-W Champion Edition — 2010 |
| 250 XCF-W Six Days — 2011 |
| 300 EXC — 2003–2007, 2009–2027 |
| 300 EXC 6DAYS — 2027 |
| 300 EXC 6Days — 2026 |
| 300 EXC Champion Edition — 2025–2026 |
| 300 EXC Erzbergrodeo — 2023 |
| 300 EXC Factory Edition — 2011, 2015 |
| 300 EXC Hardenduro — 2024–2027 |
| 300 EXC Six Days — 2005–2007, 2009, 2012–2017, 2019, 2023–2025 |
| 300 EXC Six Days TPI — 2019–2020, 2022 |
| 300 EXC Six-Days — 2003 |
| 300 EXC TPI — 2018–2022 |
| 300 EXC TPI Erzberg Edition — 2020 |
| 300 EXC TPI Erzbergrodeo — 2021–2022 |
| 300 EXC TPI Six Days — 2018, 2021 |
| 300 EXC-E — 2007–2008 |
| 300 EXC-E Six Days — 2008, 2010–2011 |
| 300 MXC — 2003–2005 |
| 300 SX — 2023–2027 |
| 300 XC — 2006–2019, 2023–2027 |
| 300 XC TPI — 2020–2022 |
| 300 XC-W — 2006–2018, 2023 |
| 300 XC-W Erzbergrodeo — 2023 |
| 300 XC-W Hardenduro — 2026–2027 |
| 300 XC-W Six Days — 2014–2018 |
| 300 XC-W Six Days TPI — 2020 |
| 300 XC-W TPI — 2019–2022 |
| 300 XC-W TPI Erzbergrodeo — 2022 |
| 300 XC-W TPI Six Days — 2019 |
| 350 EXC-F — 2012–2027 |
| 350 EXC-F 6Days — 2026 |
| 350 EXC-F 6DAYS — 2027 |
| 350 EXC-F Champion Edition — 2025 |
| 350 EXC-F Factory Edition — 2015, 2022 |
| 350 EXC-F Six Days — 2012–2025 |
| 350 EXC-F Wess — 2021 |
| 350 SX-F — 2011–2027 |
| 350 SX-F Cairoli Replica — 2011–2012 |
| 350 SX-F Factory Replica Alessi Edition — 2011 |
| 350 XC-F — 2011–2025, 2027 |
| 350 XC-F Factory Edition — 2022–2026 |
| 350 XC-F Kailub Russel — 2021 |
| 350 XCF-W — 2012–2016, 2020–2022 |
| 350 XCF-W Six Days — 2014–2016 |
| 400 EXC — 2007, 2009–2011 |
| 400 EXC Factory — 2005 |
| 400 EXC Factory Edition — 2011 |
| 400 EXC Factory Racing — 2007 |
| 400 EXC Racing — 2004–2007 |
| 400 EXC Racing Six-Days — 2003 |
| 400 EXC-G Racing — 2004, 2006 |
| 400 XC-W — 2007, 2009–2010 |
| 450 EXC — 2007, 2009–2016 |
| 450 EXC Champions Edition — 2010 |
| 450 EXC F-Factory Edition — 2015 |
| 450 EXC Factory — 2005 |
| 450 EXC Factory Edition — 2011 |
| 450 EXC Factory Racing — 2007 |
| 450 EXC Racing — 2003–2007 |
| 450 EXC Racing Six-Days — 2004–2007 |
| 450 EXC Six Days — 2009–2016 |
| 450 EXC-F — 2017–2027 |
| 450 EXC-F 6DAYS — 2027 |
| 450 EXC-F 6Days — 2026 |
| 450 EXC-F Six Days — 2017–2025 |
| 450 EXC-G Racing — 2003–2006 |
| 450 EXC-R — 2008 |
| 450 EXC-R Six-Days — 2008 |
| 450 MXC G Racing — 2003–2004 |
| 450 MXC-G Racing — 2005 |
| 450 SMR — 2004, 2006–2012, 2014, 2021–2027 |
| 450 SX — 2006 |
| 450 SX ATV — 2009–2011 |
| 450 SX Racing — 2003–2005 |
| 450 SX Steve Ramon — 2005 |
| 450 SX-F — 2007–2027 |
| 450 SX-F Cairoli — 2020 |
| 450 SX-F Factory Edition — 2013–2015, 2017–2021, 2023–2026 |
| 450 SX-F Factory Replica — 2012 |
| 450 SX-F Factory Replica Nagl — 2010 |
| 450 SX-F Factory-Edition — 2016 |
| 450 SX-F Herlings Replica — 2019 |
| 450 SX-F Preseries — 2006 |
| 450 SXS — 2006 |
| 450 SXS Racing — 2003–2005 |
| 450 SXS-F — 2007–2008 |
| 450 XC — 2007 |
| 450 XC ATV — 2008–2011 |
| 450 XC Cross Country — 2004 |
| 450 XC-F — 2008–2010, 2013–2027 |
| 450 XC-G Racing — 2006 |
| 450 XC-W — 2007, 2009–2010, 2012–2016 |
| 450 XC-W Champion Edition — 2010 |
| 450 XC-W Six Days — 2010–2011 |
| 450 XCF-W — 2023 |
| 450 XCr-W — 2008 |
| 500 EXC — 2012–2016 |
| 500 EXC Six Days — 2012–2016 |
| 500 EXC-F — 2017–2027 |
| 500 EXC-F 6DAYS — 2026–2027 |
| 500 EXC-F 6Days — 2026 |
| 500 EXC-F Champion Edition — 2025 |
| 500 EXC-F Six Days — 2017–2025 |
| 500 XC-W — 2012–2016 |
| 500 XCF-W — 2020–2022 |
| 505 SX ATV — 2009–2012 |
| 505 SX-F — 2008 |
| 505 SX-F Preseries — 2007 |
| 505 XC-F — 2008–2010 |
| 525 EXC — 2007 |
| 525 EXC Factory — 2005 |
| 525 EXC Factory Racing — 2007 |
| 525 EXC Racing — 2003–2007 |
| 525 EXC Racing Six Days — 2005–2007 |
| 525 EXC Racing Six-Days — 2003–2004 |
| 525 EXC-G Racing — 2003–2006 |
| 525 MXC Desert Racing — 2003–2005 |
| 525 MXC G Racing — 2003–2004 |
| 525 MXC-G Racing — 2005 |
| 525 SX — 2006 |
| 525 SX Racing — 2003–2005 |
| 525 XC — 2007 |
| 525 XC ATV — 2008–2012 |
| 525 XC Desert Racing — 2006–2007 |
| 525 XC G Racing — 2006 |
| 525 XC W — 2007 |
| 530 EXC — 2009–2011 |
| 530 EXC Champion Edition — 2010 |
| 530 EXC Factory Edition — 2011 |
| 530 EXC Six Days — 2009–2011 |
| 530 EXC-R — 2008 |
| 530 EXC-R Six-Days — 2008 |
| 530 XC W — 2009–2010 |
| 530 XC W Six Days — 2010–2011 |
| 530 XCr W — 2008 |
| 540 SXS — 2006 |
| 540 SXS Racing — 2003–2005 |
| 560 SMR — 2006–2007 |
| Freeride 250 F — 2018–2020 |
| Freeride 250 R — 2014–2017 |
| Freeride 350 — 2013–2017 |
| Freeride E 660W — 2027 |
| Freeride E-SM — 2015–2017 |
| Freeride E-SX — 2013–2017 |
| Freeride E-XC — 2013–2023 |
| Freeride E-XC 2018 NG — 2018 |
Vehicle compatibility as captured from KTM for article number 50310165118.
KTM approval notice: Homologation not needed, in the EU.
