ATHENA titanium Intake Valve for KTM SX 450, SXF 450, SXF 505, XCF 450, XCF 505 2007-2012

ATHENA offers this intake valve for KTM SX 450, SXF 450, SXF 505, XCF 450, XCF 505 2007-2012. A four-stroke engine breathes through its valves. The intake valves open to let the air-fuel mixture into the cylinder, then close perfectly tight during combustion.

Titanium or steel valve?

The material is shown in the product name.

• Titanium: about 40% lighter than steel, it allows high revs without valve float; it costs more and its coating wears faster if the seats and guides are tired.
• Steel or stainless: heavier, but very wear-resistant and cheaper; as a replacement for titanium it lasts longer, with springs suited to its weight.
• Tip: replace valves as a set, have the seats checked and fit new valve stem seals.

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 valves on your KTM SXF 450?

Hard hot starting, valve clearance that keeps closing up or a noisy timing chain: the valve train is wearing.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Manufacturer part number: VI-270205T

Spare parts and items to plan

• Valve stem seals : ATHENA M739000002066 · ATHENA P400010420150
• Valve shims : PROX 29.VSA890 · PROX 29.890
• Valve cover gasket : ATHENA · MOOSE

Compatibility

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

Fits:
KTM SX 450 2010
KTM SX 450 2009
KTM SXF 450 2012
KTM SXF 450 2011
KTM SXF 450 2010
KTM SXF 450 2009
KTM SXF 450 2008
KTM SXF 450 2007
KTM SXF 505 2008
KTM XCF 450 2012
KTM XCF 450 2011
KTM XCF 450 2010
KTM XCF 450 2009
KTM XCF 450 2008
KTM XCF 505 2009
KTM XCF 505 2008