ATHENA Engine Bearing for HONDA CR 250, CR 500, GAS GAS EC 200, EC 250, EC 300 and KAWASAKI KX 250 1984-2017

ATHENA offers this engine bearing for HONDA CR 250, CR 500, GAS GAS EC 200, EC 250, EC 300 and KAWASAKI KX 250 1984-2017. The engine’s shafts run on ball or roller bearings in the cases. They carry heavy loads at high revs and eventually develop play.

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 HONDA CR 250?

On competition bikes the main bearings are replaced at every bottom-end rebuild, at the hours recommended by the manufacturer. With the cases open, spin each bearing by hand: the slightest rough spot means it must go.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Manufacturer part number: MS280680180YS

Spare parts and items to plan

• Complete engine gasket kit : ITALKIT 860VG808261 · ITALKIT 860VG808264
• Engine oil seals : PROX · CENTAURO
• Gearbox oil : LIQUI MOLY 10W30 1 L · MOTUL 80W90 1 L

Compatibility

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

Fits:
GAS GAS EC 200 2017
GAS GAS EC 200 2016
GAS GAS EC 200 2015
GAS GAS EC 200 2014
GAS GAS EC 200 2013
GAS GAS EC 200 2012
GAS GAS EC 200 2011
GAS GAS EC 200 2010
GAS GAS EC 200 2009
GAS GAS EC 200 2008
GAS GAS EC 250 2017
GAS GAS EC 250 2016
GAS GAS EC 250 2015
GAS GAS EC 250 2014
GAS GAS EC 250 2013
GAS GAS EC 250 2012
GAS GAS EC 250 2011
GAS GAS EC 250 2010
GAS GAS EC 250 2009
GAS GAS EC 250 2008
GAS GAS EC 300 2017
GAS GAS EC 300 2016
GAS GAS EC 300 2015
GAS GAS EC 300 2014
GAS GAS EC 300 2013
GAS GAS EC 300 2012
GAS GAS EC 300 2011
GAS GAS EC 300 2010
GAS GAS EC 300 2009
GAS GAS EC 300 2008
HONDA CR 250 2007
HONDA CR 250 2006
HONDA CR 250 2005
HONDA CR 250 2004
HONDA CR 250 2003
HONDA CR 250 2002
HONDA CR 250 2001
HONDA CR 250 2000
HONDA CR 250 1999
HONDA CR 250 1998
HONDA CR 250 1997
HONDA CR 250 1996
HONDA CR 250 1995
HONDA CR 250 1994
HONDA CR 250 1993
HONDA CR 250 1992
HONDA CR 250 1991
HONDA CR 250 1990
HONDA CR 250 1989
HONDA CR 250 1988
HONDA CR 250 1987
HONDA CR 250 1986
HONDA CR 250 1985
HONDA CR 250 1984
HONDA CR 500 2001
HONDA CR 500 2000
HONDA CR 500 1999
HONDA CR 500 1998
HONDA CR 500 1997
HONDA CR 500 1996
HONDA CR 500 1995
HONDA CR 500 1994
HONDA CR 500 1993
HONDA CR 500 1992
HONDA CR 500 1991
HONDA CR 500 1990
HONDA CR 500 1989
HONDA CR 500 1988
HONDA CR 500 1987
HONDA CR 500 1986
HONDA CR 500 1985
HONDA CR 500 1984
KAWASAKI KX 250 2001
KAWASAKI KX 250 2000
KAWASAKI KX 250 1999
KAWASAKI KX 250 1998
KAWASAKI KX 250 1997
KAWASAKI KX 250 1996
KAWASAKI KX 250 1995
KAWASAKI KX 250 1994
KAWASAKI KX 250 1993
KAWASAKI KX 250 1992
KAWASAKI KX 250 1991
KAWASAKI KX 250 1990
KAWASAKI KX 250 1989
KAWASAKI KX 250 1988
KAWASAKI KX 250 1987