Triumph and RK Chain claim historic MX2 World Championship
In what is widely being described as a milestone season for global motocross, Triumph Factory Racing's Guillem Farres has officially clinched the 2026 FIM MX2 Motocross World Champion title.
He secured his crown with a second-place finish on the Triumph TF 250-X in the opening moto at the MXGP of Australia season finale. In earned his career-first world championship he also delivered Triumph's inaugural FIM motocross world title.
Adding to the historic sweep, teammate Camden McLellan finished the year as MX2 title runner-up, Together, the duo propelled Triumph to win the MX2 Manufacturers Championship in just its third year of world championship competition.
"Integral to the team's relentless performance, both riders relied exclusively on the RK 520MXU Gold Chain throughout the demanding 2026 season," said RK's Overseas Sales Manager Daisuke Takagoshi.
Photo by Ray Archer
"Designed specifically for the gruelling demands of high-level motocross and enduro, the 520MXU features our ultra-thin (0.8 mm) UW-Ring technology. This advanced seal retains internal lubrication while shielding critical pins and bushings from abrasive dirt and debris - offering the extended wear life of a sealed chain at the competitive weight of a non-sealed chain."
Weighing just 13.8 g per link - 0.1 g lighter than RK's 520MXZ5 non-sealed race chain - the 520MXU matches heavy-duty tensile strength with zero compromise on agility. Unlike non-sealed chains that stretch progressively with track time, RK's sealed technology prevents elongation throughout its operational life, preserving precise chain pitch on the sprockets and ensuring maximum, continuous power transfer from the engine to the rear wheel.
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