ATHENA Crankshaft Bearing and Seal Kit for BETA RR 50, RIEJU MRT 50 and APRILIA MX 50, RX 50 1995-2024

ATHENA offers this engine bearing and seal kit for BETA RR 50, RIEJU MRT 50 and APRILIA MX 50, RX 50 1995-2024. The crankshaft and gearbox shafts spin on bearings in the cases; oil seals keep the oil in around the shafts.

What is this bearing made of?

Races and balls (or rollers) in hardened chrome steel, 100Cr6 type: a very hard steel that withstands the fatigue of millions of engine revolutions.

• Open bearing: unsealed, it is lubricated and cooled by the engine oil; clean oil is its best protection.
• C3 / C4 internal clearance: slightly more clearance than normal for a hot engine’s expansion; always refit the original clearance.
• Limit: it dislikes dust and old oil; running short of oil destroys it within minutes.

Why choose ATHENA?

Athena, founded in 1973 by Giovanni Mancassola near Vicenza and based in Alonte (Italy), designs gaskets, pistons and cylinder kits; it supplies original equipment to manufacturers such as KTM, Ducati, Fantic and Triumph.

When should you replace the bearings on your BETA RR 50?

Unusual vibration, a deep knock that follows engine speed or play in the con-rod: the bottom end needs a rebuild.

The manufacturer publishes no hour interval for this model: have the con-rod play checked at every piston change. Cross-Mania guideline: rebuild the bottom end every 2 to 3 top-end rebuilds.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Manufacturer part number: P4E0010444001

Spare parts and items to plan

• Complete engine gasket kit : ATHENA P400130850204 · ATHENA P400060850143
• Connecting rod kit : see the selection
• Gearbox oil : LIQUI MOLY 10W30 1 L · LIQUI MOLY 1 L

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
APRILIA MX 50 2004
APRILIA MX 50 2003
APRILIA MX 50 2002
APRILIA RX 50 2004
APRILIA RX 50 2003
APRILIA RX 50 2002
APRILIA RX 50 2001
APRILIA RX 50 2000
APRILIA RX 50 1999
APRILIA RX 50 1998
APRILIA RX 50 1997
APRILIA RX 50 1996
APRILIA RX 50 1995
BETA RR 50 2024
BETA RR 50 2023
BETA RR 50 2022
BETA RR 50 2021
BETA RR 50 2020
BETA RR 50 2019
BETA RR 50 2018
BETA RR 50 2017
BETA RR 50 2016
BETA RR 50 2015
BETA RR 50 2014
BETA RR 50 2013
BETA RR 50 2012
BETA RR 50 2011
BETA RR 50 2010
BETA RR 50 2009
BETA RR 50 2008
BETA RR 50 2007
BETA RR 50 2006
BETA RR 50 2005
BETA RR 50 2004
BETA RR 50 2003
BETA RR 50 2002
BETA RR 50 2001
BETA RR 50 2000
BETA RR 50 1999
BETA RR 50 1998
RIEJU MRT 50 2024
RIEJU MRT 50 2023
RIEJU MRT 50 2022
RIEJU MRT 50 2021
RIEJU MRT 50 2020
RIEJU MRT 50 2019
RIEJU MRT 50 2018
RIEJU MRT 50 2017
RIEJU MRT 50 2016
RIEJU MRT 50 2015
RIEJU MRT 50 2014
RIEJU MRT 50 2013
RIEJU MRT 50 2012
RIEJU MRT 50 2011
RIEJU MRT 50 2010
RIEJU MRT 50 2009