HOT RODS Connecting Rod Kit for KTM EXC 150, SX 125, SX 150, HUSQVARNA TC 125, TE 150, GAS GAS MC 125 and BETA RR 125 2016-2025

HOT RODS offers this connecting rod kit for KTM EXC 150, SX 125, SX 150, HUSQVARNA TC 125, TE 150, GAS GAS MC 125 and BETA RR 125 2016-2025. 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 HOT RODS?

Hot Rods crankshafts come assembled and trued: double-forged 8620 steel rod and hardened crankpin (58-62 HRC), a ready-to-fit bottom-end rebuild.

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, Husqvarna TC 125-300 2017-2022):

• Racing: every 40 h.
• Leisure: no KTM figure; have the wear checked at every top-end rebuild.
• KTM SX, Husqvarna TC, GASGAS MC two-strokes since 2023: racing: every 90 h.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Manufacturer part number: 8714-01VP

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 : CENTAURO · MOOSE
• Piston : VERTEX 24419A · VERTEX 24243A
• 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:
BETA RR 125 2024
GAS GAS MC 125 2025
GAS GAS MC 125 2024
GAS GAS MC 125 2022
GAS GAS MC 125 2021
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2025
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2024
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2023
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2022
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2021
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2020
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2019
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2018
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2017
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2016
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2024
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2023
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2022
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2021
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2020
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2019
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2018
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2017
KTM EXC 150 2024
KTM EXC 150 2023
KTM EXC 150 2020
KTM SX 125 2025
KTM SX 125 2024
KTM SX 125 2023
KTM SX 125 2022
KTM SX 125 2021
KTM SX 125 2020
KTM SX 125 2019
KTM SX 125 2018
KTM SX 125 2017
KTM SX 125 2016
KTM SX 150 2025
KTM SX 150 2023
KTM SX 150 2022
KTM SX 150 2021
KTM SX 150 2020
KTM SX 150 2019
KTM SX 150 2018
KTM SX 150 2017
KTM SX 150 2016