Description
Athena 50cc aluminum cylinder for Peugeot Speedfight / TKR
Reliable aluminum cylinder at an excellent price-performance ratio.
Athena Sport 50cc cylinder - high-quality design
The Athena Sport 50cc cylinder kit provides a noticeable increase in performance thanks to optimized port timings and improved compression. With high-resistance Nikasil coating and low-friction 1-ring piston made of a high-quality alloy.
The careful design and choice of materials offer a real guarantee of exceptional robustness and reliability. 5 transfer ports ensure a good supply of mixture and crisp performance. The cylinder is supplied with an HC cylinder head. For optimum performance, we recommend combining this cylinder with a 17.5 to 21 mm carburetor and a performance exhaust.
Note: As with all aluminum cylinders, it is necessary to check and adjust squish clearance before first use. Recommended squish: 0.8 mm.
Technical data aluminum cylinder athena 50 Peugeot AC
- Displacement: 50 ccm
- Bore: 40 mm
- Scope of delivery: Cylinder, 1-ring piston, cylinder head and gasket set
- Suitable for scooters with Peugeot vertical AC engine up to 2007: Buxy, Elysium, Speedake, Speedfight 2 AC, TKR, Vivacity, etc.
How to Install a cylinder on a scooter, motorcycle or moped
The cylinder or cylinder kit is the heart of the engine on scooters, motorcycles and mopeds. It consists of a cylinder, a piston with piston ring(s), a cylinder head and gaskets needed for installation.
The service life of a cylinder depends on whether it has been fitted correctly.
Tuning Level: Sport
We categorize our products into different performance levels Original, Sport, Racing and High End , so that our customers can choose the right parts for their setup. It is really important to combine parts that belong to the same tuning level, this is especially true for cylinders, crankshafts and exhausts.
The products listed under Sport yield better performance than Original parts. They may have technical differences, such as the use of higher quality materials, a larger displacement or a performance-enhancing design. They are suitable for everyday use and have a long service life.
Aluminium cylinders
Aluminium cylinders are more powerful than cast iron cylinders, but require more regular maintenance and must be combined with different components such as a reinforced crankshaft and a larger carburetor.
How to run in an aluminium cylinder?
Aluminium cylinders should be run in for about 200 kilometers , and you should use a fully synthetic engine oil.
Note: To ensure optimum performance and reliability, it is advisable to measure the squish clearance. Just have a look at our tutorial How to adjust squish clearance.
