ATHENA connecting rod kit for KTM EXC 250, SX 250, HUSQVARNA TC 250, TE 300 and HUSABERG TE 250, TE 300 from 2003 to 2018

ATHENA offers this connecting rod kit for KTM EXC 250, SX 250, HUSQVARNA TC 250, TE 300 and HUSABERG TE 250, TE 300 from 2003 to 2018. 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 EXC / XC-W, Husqvarna TE 250/300 2017-2023):

• Racing: every 40 h.
• Leisure: every 80 h.
• KTM SX, Husqvarna TC 125-300 2017-2022: racing: every 40 h.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Displacement: 250 cm³, 300 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 : ALL BALLS
• Complete engine gasket kit : PROX 34.6340 · PROX 34.6327
• Piston : PROX · ATHENA
• 2-stroke oil : LIQUI MOLY 1 L 3065 · LIQUI MOLY 1 L 3063

Compatibility

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

Fits:
HUSABERG TE 250 2014
HUSABERG TE 250 2013
HUSABERG TE 250 2012
HUSABERG TE 250 2011
HUSABERG TE 300 2014
HUSABERG TE 300 2013
HUSABERG TE 300 2012
HUSABERG TE 300 2011
HUSQVARNA TC 250 2018
HUSQVARNA TC 250 2017
HUSQVARNA TC 250 2016
HUSQVARNA TC 250 2015
HUSQVARNA TC 250 2014
HUSQVARNA TE 250 2017
HUSQVARNA TE 250 2016
HUSQVARNA TE 250 2015
HUSQVARNA TE 250 2014
HUSQVARNA TE 300 2018
HUSQVARNA TE 300 2017
HUSQVARNA TE 300 2016
HUSQVARNA TE 300 2015
HUSQVARNA TE 300 2014
HUSQVARNA TX 300 2017
KTM EXC 250 2017
KTM EXC 250 2016
KTM EXC 250 2015
KTM EXC 250 2014
KTM EXC 250 2013
KTM EXC 250 2012
KTM EXC 250 2011
KTM EXC 250 2010
KTM EXC 250 2009
KTM EXC 250 2008
KTM EXC 250 2007
KTM EXC 250 2006
KTM EXC 250 2005
KTM EXC 250 2004
KTM EXC 250 RACING 2006
KTM EXC 250 RACING 2005
KTM EXC 250 RACING 2004
KTM EXC 250 TPI 2018
KTM EXC 300 2017
KTM EXC 300 2016
KTM EXC 300 2015
KTM EXC 300 2014
KTM EXC 300 2013
KTM EXC 300 2012
KTM EXC 300 2011
KTM EXC 300 2007
KTM EXC 300 2006
KTM EXC 300 2005
KTM EXC 300 2004
KTM EXC 300 TPI 2018
KTM FREERIDE 250 R 2017
KTM FREERIDE 250 R 2016
KTM FREERIDE 250 R 2015
KTM FREERIDE 250 R 2014
KTM SX 250 2018
KTM SX 250 2017
KTM SX 250 2016
KTM SX 250 2015
KTM SX 250 2014
KTM SX 250 2013
KTM SX 250 2012
KTM SX 250 2011
KTM SX 250 2010
KTM SX 250 2009
KTM SX 250 2008
KTM SX 250 2007
KTM SX 250 2006
KTM SX 250 2005
KTM SX 250 2004
KTM SX 250 2003
KTM XC 250 2018
KTM XC 250 2017
KTM XC 300 2017
KTM XC-W 250 2018
KTM XC-W 250 2017
KTM XC-W 300 2018
KTM XC-W 300 2017