ATHENA Top End Gasket Kit for ATHENA Big Bore cylinder kit for RIEJU, BETA, APRILIA and HM 1992-2024

The ATHENA P400130160002 top end gasket kit is designed for APRILIA MX 50, PEGASO 50, RX 50, RIEJU MRT 50, RR 50, BETA RR 50 and HM CRE 50 from 1992 to 2024. As soon as the cylinder head or cylinder is removed, their gaskets must be replaced: crushed when tightened, they have taken the shape of the parts and will no longer seal. This kit groups under one part number the gaskets needed to reassemble the top end.

Key features

• Head, base and exhaust gaskets, O-rings and washers, depending on the model.
• Laser cutting and surface treatments for consistent sealing.
• Designed by Athena, an OEM supplier, and validated on test benches.

Specifications

• Brand: ATHENA
• Manufacturer part number: P400130160002
• EAN code: 8051757131143
• Weight: 50 g
• Engine: 2-stroke

When to replace it?

• Coolant or oil seeping at the head/cylinder or cylinder/crankcase joint.
• Coolant level dropping, bubbles in the radiator.
• Hissing or black marks where the exhaust leaves the cylinder.

At every piston change and every time the cylinder head or cylinder is removed, even for a simple inspection. Gaskets cost little compared with the work of stripping the engine.

Fitting tips

1. Clean the gasket faces without scratching them (plastic scraper, solvent): they must be clean, dry and free of burrs.
2. Fit the gaskets dry, without sealant, unless the workshop manual says otherwise.
3. Refit a base gasket of the same thickness as the old one, unless you are deliberately adjusting the squish.
4. Tighten the cylinder head in a criss-cross pattern, in several stages, up to the manufacturer's torque.
5. While it's apart, replace the spark plug and refill the coolant.
6. After break-in, check the torque with the engine cold and make sure there are no leaks.

Why ATHENA?

Founded in 1973 near Vicenza, Athena is an Italian engine gasket specialist that has made its gaskets on its own production lines since day one, as well as a renowned manufacturer of pistons and cylinder kits. The brand supplies original equipment to manufacturers such as KTM, Ducati, Fantic, Piaggio and Triumph, and is a partner of the MXGP motocross world championship.

Spare parts and items to plan

• ATHENA cylinder kit : ATHENA P400130100005 · ATHENA P400130100007
• Piston : ATHENA
• Piston rings : ATHENA
• Cylinder head and dome : ATHENA
• Exhaust power valve parts : ATHENA
• Spark plug : NGK 3961 · NGK 5722
• Coolant : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · TWIN AIR
• 2-stroke oil : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · LIQUI MOLY 4 L

Frequently asked questions

What does the kit contain?
Depending on the model: head gasket, base gasket, exhaust gasket, O-rings and washers. Compare with your original gaskets if you're unsure.

Should I replace it along with the piston?
Yes: as soon as the cylinder head and cylinder are off, new gaskets go back on. It's the right time to fit a new piston kit and new rings if the engine has some hours on it.

Compatibility

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

Fits:
APRILIA MX 50 2004
APRILIA MX 50 2003
APRILIA MX 50 2002
APRILIA PEGASO 50 1997
APRILIA PEGASO 50 1996
APRILIA PEGASO 50 1995
APRILIA PEGASO 50 1994
APRILIA PEGASO 50 1993
APRILIA PEGASO 50 1992
APRILIA RX 50 2004
APRILIA RX 50 2003
APRILIA RX 50 2002
APRILIA RX 50 2001
APRILIA RX 50 2000
APRILIA RX 50 1999
APRILIA RX 50 1998
APRILIA RX 50 1997
APRILIA RX 50 1996
APRILIA RX 50 1995
BETA RR 50 2024
BETA RR 50 2023
BETA RR 50 2022
BETA RR 50 2021
BETA RR 50 2020
BETA RR 50 2019
BETA RR 50 2018
BETA RR 50 2017
BETA RR 50 2016
BETA RR 50 2015
BETA RR 50 2014
BETA RR 50 2013
BETA RR 50 2012
BETA RR 50 2011
BETA RR 50 2010
BETA RR 50 2009
BETA RR 50 2008
BETA RR 50 2007
BETA RR 50 2006
BETA RR 50 2005
BETA RR 50 2004
BETA RR 50 2003
BETA RR 50 2002
BETA RR 50 2001
BETA RR 50 2000
BETA RR 50 1999
BETA RR 50 1998
HM CRE 50 2017
HM CRE 50 2016
HM CRE 50 2015
HM CRE 50 2014
HM CRE 50 2013
HM CRE 50 2012
HM CRE 50 2011
HM CRE 50 2010
HM CRE 50 2009
HM CRE 50 2008
HM CRE 50 2007
HM CRE 50 2006
HM CRE 50 2005
HM CRE 50 2004
HM CRE 50 2003
HM CRE 50 2002
HM CRE 50 2001
HM CRE 50 2000
HM CRE 50 1999
RIEJU MRT 50 2024
RIEJU MRT 50 2023
RIEJU MRT 50 2022
RIEJU MRT 50 2021
RIEJU MRT 50 2020
RIEJU MRT 50 2019
RIEJU MRT 50 2018
RIEJU MRT 50 2017
RIEJU MRT 50 2016
RIEJU MRT 50 2015
RIEJU MRT 50 2014
RIEJU MRT 50 2013
RIEJU MRT 50 2012
RIEJU MRT 50 2011
RIEJU MRT 50 2010
RIEJU MRT 50 2009
RIEJU RR 50 2008
RIEJU RR 50 2007
RIEJU RR 50 2006
RIEJU RR 50 2005
RIEJU RR 50 2004
RIEJU RR 50 2003
RIEJU RR 50 2002
RIEJU RR 50 2001
RIEJU RR 50 2000
RIEJU RR 50 1999
RIEJU RR 50 1998
RIEJU RR 50 1997
RIEJU RR 50 1996
RIEJU RR 50 1995
RIEJU RR 50 1994
RIEJU RR 50 1993