ATHENA Cylinder Base Gasket for KTM SX 50, SX 65, XC 65 and BETA RR 50, ST 50 1996-2008

ATHENA offers this cylinder base gasket for KTM SX 50, SX 65, XC 65 and BETA RR 50, ST 50 1996-2008. The base gasket sits under the cylinder, on the crankcase. Crushed when tightened, it cannot be reused: replace it every time the cylinder comes off.

Why does the thickness matter?

The benefits:

• The OE thickness keeps the cylinder height intended by the manufacturer.
• Another thickness lets you correct piston-to-head clearance after machining or adjust the port timing of a 2-stroke.
• A new gasket keeps the bottom end sealed against oil and gases.

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 the base gasket on your KTM SX 65?

Every time the cylinder comes off: piston change, top-end rebuild or cylinder inspection. Oil or mixture seeping at the base of the cylinder also points to a tired gasket.

No manufacturer figure in hours for this model. Cross-Mania guideline: compression check every 15 h of hard use and every 30 h of leisure riding.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Manufacturer part numbers: S410060006012 (OE), S410270006073 (0.20 mm), S410270006074 (0.40 mm), S410270006075 (0.60 mm)

Choose the thickness from the list. "OE" is the factory thickness; another thickness is used to set the cylinder height after a rebuild (piston-to-head clearance, port timing on a 2-stroke).

Cross-Mania tip: Choose the OE thickness if the cylinder and head have not been machined; if in doubt, measure the squish with solder wire before final assembly.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Top-end gasket kit : ATHENA · PROX
• Piston : VERTEX · PROX
• Piston rings : VERTEX · WOSSNER
• Coolant : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · TWIN AIR

Compatibility

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

Fits:
BETA RR 50 1999
BETA RR 50 1998
BETA RR 50 1997
BETA ST 50 1998
BETA ST 50 1997
BETA ST 50 1996
KTM SX 50 2008
KTM SX 50 2007
KTM SX 50 2006
KTM SX 50 2005
KTM SX 50 2004
KTM SX 50 2003
KTM SX 50 2002
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 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