CONNECTING ROD KTM 450-525, HOT RODS 8666

Hot Rods Connecting Rod Kit for KTM 450-525

Upgrade your motorcycle's engine with this high-performance replacement connecting rod kit from Hot Rods. Engineered for exceptional durability and reliability, this kit is designed to withstand the rigors of demanding riding conditions.

Crafted from premium hot-rolled ASTM 4115 steel, each rod is case-hardened to a hardness of 58-62 Rc, ensuring superior strength and resistance to wear. The innovative design features strategically placed side scalloping and vent slots to minimize distortion of the bearing race at high RPMs, contributing to a longer lifespan for critical engine components.

Further enhancing its performance and durability, the connecting rods are double-forged to improve grain flow and maintain precise dimensional consistency. Shot-peening and double-honing processes are employed to increase strength under heavy loads. The small ends of the rods are double-drilled to provide enhanced lubrication and cooling for the wrist pin bearings, which is essential under extreme operating conditions. To further boost lubricity and reduce friction, both the thrust washers and the crank pin bearings are silver-coated.

This comprehensive kit includes everything needed for a complete installation: the connecting rod, crank pin, crank pin bearing, top-end bearing, and thrust washers.

• Constructed from hot-rolled ASTM 4115 steel with a case-hardened finish (58-62 Rc).
• Features side scalloping and vent slots to reduce high RPM bearing race distortion.
• Double-forged rods enhance grain flow and ensure dimensional stability.
• Shot-peened and double-honed for maximum strength under heavy stress.
• Small ends are double-drilled for improved wrist pin bearing lubrication and cooling.
• Silver-coated thrust washers and crank pin bearings provide increased lubricity.
• Complete kit includes rod, crank pin, crank pin bearing, top-end bearing, and thrust washers.

• Big End Bearing Dimensions: 35mm x 43mm x 21.7mm
• Big End Bore: 43.00 mm
• Big End Width: 21.90 mm
• Center to Center Length: 129.00 mm
• Crank Pin Diameter: 35.00 mm
• Crank Pin Length: 64.60 mm
• Small End Bore Diameter: 20.00 mm
• Washer Thickness: 0.95 mm

• KTM: 59030015044