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Originally Posted by Alex
Why a non-O-ring chain on a streetbike? What is the perceived advantage in performance, chain life, or something else?
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Non-O-ring chains do spin with noticeably less friction than O-ring chains, which might give a slight performance advantage. Not sure if it would be noticeable on the street or not.
I have seen (somewhere...) dyno tests that show a significant increase in power transmitted to the rear wheel with just lubricating the chain.
Non-O-ring chains typically cost half as much and last half as long - but probably longer if you really attend to them.