Vertex VTK22996C-1 piston kit

Vertex VTK22996C-1 Race Piston Kit | Restore Your Engine´s Top End Performance

Clicking noises, a lack of compression? These are often signs of a worn piston, leading to a significant loss of power and potential engine damage. It´s time to rejuvenate your engine´s heart with the VERTEX VTK22996C-1 Piston Kit, the premier choice for the Engine and Top end subcategory.

For a cost-effective replacement of your original part, Vertex offers enthusiasts high-quality, cutting-edge pistons, the choice for those who truly seek performance. As a world-renowned manufacturer and a trusted OEM supplier for leading European motorcycle brands, Vertex brings championship-level engineering directly to your workshop. This kit is not just a replacement part; it´s an upgrade designed to restore and enhance your engine´s power, responsiveness, and longevity.

At the core of this kit is a masterfully crafted Piston. Vertex pistons are gravity cast from a specialized aluminium alloy, with a high concentration of 18% silicon. This advanced material is the secret to its exceptional durability and stability. The silicon content significantly reduces thermal expansion, which means the piston maintains a more consistent and precise tolerance within the cylinder, even under the extreme heat and pressure of racing conditions. This provides better wear resistance, making the pistons less likely to rattle and thus prolonging the life of the piston and the cylinder. To further enhance performance, Vertex applies a unique Molybdenum Disulphide (MOS2) coating to the piston skirt, which reduces friction, minimizes wear, and aids in a faster, more effective break-in period.

This comprehensive piston kit provides a complete solution for your top-end rebuild. The package is meticulously assembled to ensure a perfect fit and restore factory compression, including the high-performance piston, a durable piston pin, a precision-engineered set of rings for optimal sealing, two secure circlips, a new needle cage for the small end bearing, and a full top-end gasket set for a leak-proof installation. By providing all necessary components, Vertex eliminates guesswork and ensures every part works in perfect harmony.

Choose the Vertex VTK22996C-1 kit to bring your engine back to life with renewed power and unmatched reliability. It´s the intelligent choice for any rider looking to perform essential engine maintenance or gain a competitive edge.

Technical Specifications:

* Product Type: Piston, Pistons
* Piston Code (Cote): C
* External Diameter (Diam. EXT): 53.94 mm
* Version: RACE
* Manufacturing Process (Qualité): Cast Piston
* Sold: Individually as a complete kit