ATHENA connecting rod kit for KTM EXC-F 250, SX-F 250, HUSQVARNA FC 250, FE 250 and GAS GAS EC 250 F, EX 250 F from 2016 to 2023

ATHENA offers this connecting rod kit for KTM EXC-F 250, SX-F 250, HUSQVARNA FC 250, FE 250 and GAS GAS EC 250 F, EX 250 F from 2016 to 2023. The rod passes the piston’s motion to the crankshaft. Its big-end bearing spins at very high revs and eventually develops play.

Why replace the connecting rod?

The benefits:

• Remove the play that causes noise and vibration.
• Make a high-hours engine reliable again.
• Cheaper than a complete crankshaft when the flywheels are good.

Why choose ATHENA?

Athena, the Italian manufacturer founded in 1973, is an original-equipment supplier to manufacturers such as KTM and Ducati: the same standards for your replacement parts.

When should you replace the connecting rod?

Unusual vibration, a deep knock that follows engine speed or play in the con-rod: the bottom end needs a rebuild.

Recommended hours for a bottom-end rebuild (manufacturer recommendation for the KTM SX-F, Husqvarna FC 2016-2022):

• Racing: every 100 h.
• Leisure: no KTM figure; have the wear checked at every top-end rebuild.
• KTM EXC-F, Husqvarna FE 2017-2023: racing: every 70 h.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Displacement: 250 cm³
• High-quality, lightweight connecting rods
• Made from materials similar to the original part to ensure the same performance

Cross-Mania tip: Fitting requires a press and truing the crankshaft with a dial gauge. If you are not equipped, have it done by a workshop.

Also needed with this part

• Crankshaft bearings and seals : see the selection
• Complete engine gasket kit : PROX · TECNIUM
• Piston : VERTEX · PROX
• 4-stroke engine oil : MOTUL 10W50 · LIQUI MOLY 10W40 1 L

Compatibility

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

Fits:
GAS GAS EC 250 F 2023
GAS GAS EC 250 F 2022
GAS GAS EC 250 F 2021
GAS GAS EX 250 F 2023
GAS GAS EX 250 F 2022
GAS GAS EX 250 F 2021
GAS GAS MC 250 F 2023
GAS GAS MC 250 F 2022
GAS GAS MC 250 F 2021
HUSQVARNA FC 250 2022
HUSQVARNA FC 250 2021
HUSQVARNA FC 250 2020
HUSQVARNA FC 250 2019
HUSQVARNA FC 250 2018
HUSQVARNA FC 250 2017
HUSQVARNA FC 250 2016
HUSQVARNA FE 250 2023
HUSQVARNA FE 250 2022
HUSQVARNA FE 250 2021
HUSQVARNA FE 250 2020
HUSQVARNA FE 250 2019
HUSQVARNA FE 250 2018
HUSQVARNA FE 250 2017
KTM EXC-F 250 2023
KTM EXC-F 250 2022
KTM EXC-F 250 2021
KTM EXC-F 250 2020
KTM EXC-F 250 2019
KTM EXC-F 250 2018
KTM EXC-F 250 2017
KTM FREERIDE 250 F 2020
KTM FREERIDE 250 F 2019
KTM SX-F 250 2022
KTM SX-F 250 2021
KTM SX-F 250 2020
KTM SX-F 250 2019
KTM SX-F 250 2018
KTM SX-F 250 2017
KTM SX-F 250 2016
KTM XC-F 250 2017
KTM XC-F 250 2016
KTM XC-F 250 I 2022
KTM XC-F 250 I 2021
KTM XC-F 250 I 2020
KTM XC-F 250 I 2019
KTM XC-F 250 I 2018