VERTEX Casted Piston for SUZUKI RM 250 1999

VERTEX offers this piston kit for SUZUKI RM 250 1999. The piston slides in the cylinder and takes the force of the air-fuel combustion, passing it to the connecting rod and crankshaft.

Why choose a cast piston?

A cast piston is made by pouring liquid aluminium into a mould: it is what most manufacturers fit as standard, especially on two-strokes.

• High-silicon alloy: it expands little, is fitted with tight clearance and stays quiet when cold.
• Good wear resistance of the skirt and ring grooves.
• Lower price than a forged piston, for OEM quality in normal use.
• Limit: less tolerant of overheating and highly tuned engines.

Why choose VERTEX?

Vertex has made its pistons in Italy since 1953 and has supplied KTM’s original pistons since 1996: molybdenum-disulphide coated skirt and Japanese rings. Its two-stroke pistons are cast from an 18 % silicon alloy.

When should you replace the piston on your SUZUKI RM 250?

Harder starting, loss of power, blue smoke, oil consumption or a knock when cold: these are the signs of a tired top end.

No manufacturer hour figure for this model. Cross-Mania guideline: compression check every 20 h in hard use and every 40 h for leisure.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Material: Aluminium
• Piston compression: Standard
• Oversize Letter: B
• Stroke: 2T
• Manufacturer part number: 22585B

Cross-Mania tip: Measure the cylinder bore before ordering: the piston must match your cylinder size. Follow the manufacturer's break-in procedure and replace the top-end gaskets at the same time.

Also needed with this part

• Top-end gasket kit : ATHENA P400510600035 · ATHENA P400510600252
• Spark plug : see the selection
• 2-stroke oil : LIQUI MOLY 1 L 3065 · LIQUI MOLY 1 L 3063
• Air filter : TECNIUM 0330 · TECNIUM 0417

Compatibility

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

Fits:
SUZUKI RM 250 1999