ATHENA Needle Bearing for KTM SX 60, SX 65, XC 65, HUSQVARNA TC 65 and GAS GAS MC 65 1998-2027

ATHENA offers this needle bearing for KTM SX 60, SX 65, XC 65, HUSQVARNA TC 65 and GAS GAS MC 65 1998-2027. Fitted in the small end of the connecting rod, it carries the piston pin and works on every stroke of the piston, at very high revs.

Why replace it?

The benefits:

• To be replaced every time the piston is.
• Remove small-end play.

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 it?

Every time you change the piston: a worn needle bearing develops play, runs hot and can break, causing major engine damage. Also replace it if the needles are marked or blued, or if it turns with tight spots.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Dimensions: 12x15x17.3 mm
• Manufacturer part number: MNB120150173

Spare parts and items to plan

• Piston : VERTEX · ATHENA
• Piston pin clips : WISECO · VERTEX
• Top-end gasket kit : ATHENA · PROX

Compatibility

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

Fits:
GAS GAS MC 65 2027
GAS GAS MC 65 2026
GAS GAS MC 65 2025
GAS GAS MC 65 2024
GAS GAS MC 65 2023
GAS GAS MC 65 2022
GAS GAS MC 65 2021
HUSQVARNA TC 65 2027
HUSQVARNA TC 65 2026
HUSQVARNA TC 65 2025
HUSQVARNA TC 65 2024
HUSQVARNA TC 65 2023
HUSQVARNA TC 65 2022
HUSQVARNA TC 65 2021
HUSQVARNA TC 65 2020
HUSQVARNA TC 65 2019
HUSQVARNA TC 65 2018
HUSQVARNA TC 65 2017
KTM SX 60 2014
KTM SX 60 2013
KTM SX 60 2012
KTM SX 60 2011
KTM SX 60 2010
KTM SX 60 2009
KTM SX 60 2008
KTM SX 60 2007
KTM SX 60 2006
KTM SX 60 2005
KTM SX 60 2004
KTM SX 60 2003
KTM SX 60 2002
KTM SX 60 2001
KTM SX 60 2000
KTM SX 60 1999
KTM SX 60 1998
KTM SX 65 2027
KTM SX 65 2026
KTM SX 65 2025
KTM SX 65 2024
KTM SX 65 2023
KTM SX 65 2022
KTM SX 65 2021
KTM SX 65 2020
KTM SX 65 2019
KTM SX 65 2018
KTM SX 65 2017
KTM SX 65 2016
KTM SX 65 2015
KTM SX 65 2014
KTM SX 65 2013
KTM SX 65 2012
KTM SX 65 2011
KTM SX 65 2010
KTM SX 65 2009
KTM SX 65 2008
KTM SX 65 2007
KTM SX 65 2006
KTM SX 65 2005
KTM SX 65 2004
KTM SX 65 2003
KTM SX 65 2002
KTM SX 65 2001
KTM SX 65 2000
KTM SX 65 1999
KTM SX 65 1998
KTM XC 65 2009
KTM XC 65 2008
KTM XC 65 2007
KTM XC 65 2006
KTM XC 65 2005
KTM XC 65 2004
KTM XC 65 2003
KTM XC 65 2002
KTM XC 65 2001
KTM XC 65 2000
KTM XC 65 1999
KTM XC 65 1998