ATHENA Cylinder Base Gasket for KTM, HUSQVARNA and GAS GAS 2016-2023

The ATHENA cylinder base gasket is designed for KTM EXCF 250, EXCF 350, SXF 250, SXF 350, XCF 250, XCF 350, GAS GAS ECF 250, ECF 350, EXF 250, EXF 350, MCF 250, MCF 350 and HUSQVARNA FC 250, FC 350, FE 250, FE 350, FX 350 from 2016 to 2023. Fitted under the cylinder, the base gasket is more than just a seal: its thickness sets the height of the cylinder, and with it the engine's squish and compression.

Key features

• Several thicknesses available for the same bike.
• The right tool for setting squish, compression and timing, according to Athena.

Specifications

• Brand: ATHENA
• Manufacturer part numbers: S410270006111, S410270006112, S410270006113, S410270006103, S410270006114, S410270006115
• Available versions: 0.10 mm: ref. S410270006111; 0.20 mm: ref. S410270006112; 0.30 mm: ref. S410270006113; 0.40 mm: ref. S410270006103; 0.50 mm: ref. S410270006114; 0.60 mm: ref. S410270006115
• Weight: 30 g
• Engine: 4-stroke

Choosing the right thickness

Measure the thickness of the old gasket with a vernier caliper and fit the same, unless you are deliberately adjusting the squish. A thicker gasket increases the squish and lowers compression; a thinner one does the opposite. After any change of thickness, check the squish with solder wire.

When to replace it?

• Oil or coolant seeping at the base of the cylinder.
• Gasket crushed or torn on removal.

Every time the cylinder is removed: a crushed base gasket can't be reused.

Fitting tips

1. Clean the crankcase face and the base of the cylinder without scratching them.
2. Fit the gasket dry, centred on the studs.
3. Tighten the cylinder in a criss-cross pattern to the manufacturer's torque.
4. If you have changed the thickness, measure the squish before refitting the cylinder head with a new head gasket.

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

• Top-end gasket kit : MOOSE · VERTEX
• Piston : PROX 01.6333.A · PROX 01.6333.A
• Piston rings : PROX 02.6351 · PROX 02.6333
• Coolant : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · TWIN AIR

Frequently asked questions

Which thickness should I choose?
The same as your original gasket, unless you are deliberately adjusting the squish. Thicknesses available: 0.10 mm, 0.20 mm, 0.30 mm, 0.40 mm, 0.50 mm, 0.60 mm.

Should the other gaskets be replaced?
Yes, as soon as the cylinder is removed: a top end gasket kit includes all the gaskets that need replacing.

Compatibility

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

Fits:
GAS GAS ECF 250 2023
GAS GAS ECF 250 2022
GAS GAS ECF 250 2021
GAS GAS ECF 350 2023
GAS GAS ECF 350 2022
GAS GAS ECF 350 2021
GAS GAS EXF 250 2023
GAS GAS EXF 250 2022
GAS GAS EXF 250 2021
GAS GAS EXF 350 2023
GAS GAS EXF 350 2022
GAS GAS EXF 350 2021
GAS GAS MCF 250 2023
GAS GAS MCF 250 2022
GAS GAS MCF 250 2021
GAS GAS MCF 350 2023
GAS GAS MCF 350 2022
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 FC 350 2022
HUSQVARNA FC 350 2021
HUSQVARNA FC 350 2020
HUSQVARNA FC 350 2019
HUSQVARNA FC 350 2018
HUSQVARNA FC 350 2017
HUSQVARNA FC 350 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
HUSQVARNA FE 350 2023
HUSQVARNA FE 350 2022
HUSQVARNA FE 350 2021
HUSQVARNA FE 350 2020
HUSQVARNA FE 350 2019
HUSQVARNA FE 350 2018
HUSQVARNA FE 350 2017
HUSQVARNA FX 350 2022
HUSQVARNA FX 350 2021
HUSQVARNA FX 350 2020
HUSQVARNA FX 350 2019
HUSQVARNA FX 350 2018
HUSQVARNA FX 350 2017
KTM EXCF 250 2023
KTM EXCF 250 2022
KTM EXCF 250 2021
KTM EXCF 250 2020
KTM EXCF 250 2019
KTM EXCF 250 2018
KTM EXCF 250 2017
KTM EXCF 350 2023
KTM EXCF 350 2022
KTM EXCF 350 2021
KTM EXCF 350 2020
KTM EXCF 350 2019
KTM EXCF 350 2018
KTM EXCF 350 2017
KTM SXF 250 2022
KTM SXF 250 2021
KTM SXF 250 2020
KTM SXF 250 2019
KTM SXF 250 2018
KTM SXF 250 2017
KTM SXF 250 2016
KTM SXF 350 2022
KTM SXF 350 2021
KTM SXF 350 2020
KTM SXF 350 2019
KTM SXF 350 2018
KTM SXF 350 2017
KTM SXF 350 2016
KTM XCF 250 2022
KTM XCF 250 2021
KTM XCF 250 2020
KTM XCF 250 2019
KTM XCF 250 2018
KTM XCF 250 2017
KTM XCF 250 2016
KTM XCF 350 2022
KTM XCF 350 2021
KTM XCF 350 2020
KTM XCF 350 2019
KTM XCF 350 2018
KTM XCF 350 2017
KTM XCF 350 2016