CONNECTING ROD KTM SX-F450, HOTROD 8665

Hot Rods Connecting Rod Rebuild Kit for KTM 450

This heavy-duty Hot Rods Connecting Rod Rebuild Kit is engineered as a direct OE replacement for select KTM 450 models. It is designed to deliver exceptional performance and unwavering durability, making it an excellent choice for demanding riding conditions and high-performance applications.

Key Features:

• Complete kit includes a high-strength rod, crankpin, crankpin bearing, top-end bearing, and essential thrust washers.
• Designed for compatibility with both Hot Rods and Original Equipment (OE) crankshafts.
• Constructed from certified 8620 AISI steel, ensuring superior strength, resilience, and long-term reliability.
• Features a strategically designed big end with integrated side scalloping and vent slots. This advanced design minimizes high RPM bearing race distortion for improved longevity.
• Crankpins are manufactured from hot-rolled ASTM 4115 steel and undergo a precise case-hardening process to achieve a hardness of 58–62 Rc for exceptional wear resistance.
• Incorporates advanced caged needle roller bearings, engineered for sustained high-RPM performance and extended operational life.
• Includes bronze phosphor thrust washers enhanced with a silver coating, providing increased lubricity and superior wear resistance.

Technical Specifications:

• Big End Bearing Dimensions: 32 mm x 41 mm x 19.8 mm
• Big End Bore: 41.00 mm
• Big End Width: 19.90 mm
• Center to Center Distance: 119.10 mm
• Crankpin Diameter: 32.00 mm
• Crankpin Length: 64.70 mm
• Small End Bearing Type: Bushing
• Small End Bore: 20.00 mm

OEM Cross-Reference Part Number:

• KTM 59430015044