ATHENA Needle Bearing for KAWASAKI KX 60, KX 65, KX 80 1983-2027

On KAWASAKI KX 60, KX 65, KX 80 from 1983 to 2027, the ATHENA MNB120160153 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: MNB120160153
• EAN code: 8050043262134
• Dimensions: 12x16x15.3 mm
• Weight: 10 g
• 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 : METEOR · WISECO
• Piston pin : WOSSNER
• Piston pin clips : WOSSNER · WISECO
• Top-end gasket kit : ATHENA · PROX

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:
KAWASAKI KX 60 2003
KAWASAKI KX 60 2002
KAWASAKI KX 60 2001
KAWASAKI KX 60 2000
KAWASAKI KX 60 1999
KAWASAKI KX 60 1998
KAWASAKI KX 60 1997
KAWASAKI KX 60 1996
KAWASAKI KX 60 1995
KAWASAKI KX 60 1994
KAWASAKI KX 60 1993
KAWASAKI KX 60 1992
KAWASAKI KX 60 1991
KAWASAKI KX 60 1990
KAWASAKI KX 60 1989
KAWASAKI KX 60 1988
KAWASAKI KX 60 1987
KAWASAKI KX 60 1986
KAWASAKI KX 60 1985
KAWASAKI KX 60 1984
KAWASAKI KX 60 1983
KAWASAKI KX 65 2027
KAWASAKI KX 65 2026
KAWASAKI KX 65 2025
KAWASAKI KX 65 2024
KAWASAKI KX 65 2023
KAWASAKI KX 65 2022
KAWASAKI KX 65 2021
KAWASAKI KX 65 2020
KAWASAKI KX 65 2019
KAWASAKI KX 65 2018
KAWASAKI KX 65 2017
KAWASAKI KX 65 2016
KAWASAKI KX 65 2015
KAWASAKI KX 65 2014
KAWASAKI KX 65 2013
KAWASAKI KX 65 2012
KAWASAKI KX 65 2011
KAWASAKI KX 65 2010
KAWASAKI KX 65 2009
KAWASAKI KX 65 2008
KAWASAKI KX 65 2007
KAWASAKI KX 65 2006
KAWASAKI KX 65 2005
KAWASAKI KX 65 2004
KAWASAKI KX 65 2003
KAWASAKI KX 65 2002
KAWASAKI KX 65 2001
KAWASAKI KX 65 2000
KAWASAKI KX 80 1989
KAWASAKI KX 80 1988
KAWASAKI KX 80 1987
KAWASAKI KX 80 1986
KAWASAKI KX 80 1985
KAWASAKI KX 80 1984
KAWASAKI KX 80 1983