ATHENA Needle Bearing for KAWASAKI KX 80, KX 85, KX 100 and HONDA CR 125 1988-2026

On KAWASAKI KX 80, KX 85, KX 100 and HONDA CR 125 from 1988 to 2026, the ATHENA MTB220290160 small-end needle bearing fits in place of the original part. Small part, big stakes: the needle bearing links the piston to the connecting rod. It works on every turn of the engine and, on a two-stroke, is replaced with every piston.

Specifications

• Brand: ATHENA
• Manufacturer part number: MTB220290160
• EAN code: 8051757060078
• Dimensions: 22x29x16 mm
• Engine: 2-stroke

When to replace it?

• Play between the piston pin and the connecting rod.
• Needles blued or marked, or cage damaged.
• Metallic knocking from the top end.

At every piston change on a two-stroke, and as soon as play appears.

Fitting tips

1. Check the small-end bore and the piston pin: if they are marked, replace them.
2. Oil the bearing before fitting it.
3. Fit the pin and new circlips, gap opposite the notch in the piston.
4. Reassemble the top end with a new top end gasket kit.

Why ATHENA?

Founded in 1973 near Vicenza, Athena is an Italian engine gasket specialist that has made its gaskets on its own production lines since day one, as well as a renowned manufacturer of pistons and cylinder kits. The brand supplies original equipment to manufacturers such as KTM, Ducati, Fantic, Piaggio and Triumph, and is a partner of the MXGP motocross world championship.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Piston : VERTEX · METEOR
• Piston pin : WOSSNER CW14 · WOSSNER WP032
• Piston pin clips : VERTEX
• Top-end gasket kit : ATHENA S410250006 · ATHENA S410250001058

Frequently asked questions

Which bearing should I choose?
The one that matches your engine's dimensions (inner diameter x outer diameter x width), given in the specifications.

Compatibility

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

Fits:
HONDA CR 125 2007
HONDA CR 125 2006
HONDA CR 125 2005
HONDA CR 125 2004
HONDA CR 125 2003
HONDA CR 125 2002
HONDA CR 125 2001
HONDA CR 125 2000
HONDA CR 125 1999
HONDA CR 125 1998
HONDA CR 125 1997
HONDA CR 125 1996
HONDA CR 125 1995
HONDA CR 125 1994
HONDA CR 125 1993
HONDA CR 125 1992
HONDA CR 125 1991
HONDA CR 125 1990
HONDA CR 125 1989
HONDA CR 125 1988
KAWASAKI KX 80 2000
KAWASAKI KX 80 1999
KAWASAKI KX 80 1998
KAWASAKI KX 85 2026
KAWASAKI KX 85 2025
KAWASAKI KX 85 2024
KAWASAKI KX 85 2023
KAWASAKI KX 85 2022
KAWASAKI KX 85 2021
KAWASAKI KX 85 2020
KAWASAKI KX 85 2019
KAWASAKI KX 85 2018
KAWASAKI KX 85 2017
KAWASAKI KX 85 2016
KAWASAKI KX 85 2015
KAWASAKI KX 85 2014
KAWASAKI KX 85 2013
KAWASAKI KX 85 2012
KAWASAKI KX 85 2011
KAWASAKI KX 85 2010
KAWASAKI KX 85 2009
KAWASAKI KX 85 2008
KAWASAKI KX 85 2007
KAWASAKI KX 85 2006
KAWASAKI KX 85 2005
KAWASAKI KX 85 2004
KAWASAKI KX 85 2003
KAWASAKI KX 85 2002
KAWASAKI KX 85 2001
KAWASAKI KX 100 2021
KAWASAKI KX 100 2020
KAWASAKI KX 100 2019
KAWASAKI KX 100 2018
KAWASAKI KX 100 2017
KAWASAKI KX 100 2016
KAWASAKI KX 100 2015
KAWASAKI KX 100 2014
KAWASAKI KX 100 2013
KAWASAKI KX 100 2012
KAWASAKI KX 100 2011
KAWASAKI KX 100 2010
KAWASAKI KX 100 2009
KAWASAKI KX 100 2008
KAWASAKI KX 100 2007
KAWASAKI KX 100 2006
KAWASAKI KX 100 2005
KAWASAKI KX 100 2004
KAWASAKI KX 100 2003
KAWASAKI KX 100 2002
KAWASAKI KX 100 2001
KAWASAKI KX 100 2000
KAWASAKI KX 100 1999
KAWASAKI KX 100 1998