ATHENA Needle Bearing for KTM SX 85, HUSQVARNA TC 85 and GAS GAS MC 85 2013-2027

The ATHENA MTB200260140 small-end needle bearing is designed for KTM SX 85, HUSQVARNA TC 85 and GAS GAS MC 85 from 2013 to 2027. The small-end needle bearing lets the piston pin turn inside the connecting rod on fine steel needles. On a two-stroke, it is lubricated only by the premix: it wears quickly and, if it breaks, it destroys the piston and the cylinder.

Specifications

• Brand: ATHENA
• Manufacturer part number: MTB200260140
• EAN code: 8051757129379
• Dimensions: 20x26x14 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?

Athena, an Italian company founded in 1973 near Vicenza, designs gaskets, pistons and cylinder kits for motorcycles. An OEM supplier to KTM, Ducati, Fantic, Piaggio and Triumph and a partner of the MXGP world championship, it develops its parts on the test bench and on the track with racing teams.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Piston : VHM APKT08521707A2 · VHM APKT08521707
• Piston pin : WISECO · WOSSNER
• Piston pin clips : WISECO 125 L
• Top-end gasket kit : ATHENA M752005400094 · ATHENA M752008000094

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:
GAS GAS MC 85 2027
GAS GAS MC 85 2026
GAS GAS MC 85 2025
GAS GAS MC 85 2024
GAS GAS MC 85 2023
GAS GAS MC 85 2022
GAS GAS MC 85 2021
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2027
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2026
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2025
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2024
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2023
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2022
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2021
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2020
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2019
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2018
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2017
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2016
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2015
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2014
KTM SX 85 2027
KTM SX 85 2026
KTM SX 85 2025
KTM SX 85 2024
KTM SX 85 2023
KTM SX 85 2022
KTM SX 85 2021
KTM SX 85 2020
KTM SX 85 2019
KTM SX 85 2018
KTM SX 85 2017
KTM SX 85 2016
KTM SX 85 2015
KTM SX 85 2014
KTM SX 85 2013