{"product_id":"vertex-vtktc23113b-top-end-piston-kit-for-honda-crf250r-x-77-96-mm","title":"Vertex Top End Piston Kit for Honda CRF250R\/X, 77.96 mm (VTKTC23113B)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpgrade the top end of your Honda CRF250R or CRF250X with the Vertex VTKTC23113B Top End Piston Kit. This forged high-compression piston is designed to improve power and torque throughout the engine’s RPM range while providing the durability required for demanding off-road and motocross applications. The piston is forged from 2618 aluminum, a material selected for its strength and performance in high-temperature engine environments.\u003cbr\u003eThe piston is heat treated using a T-5 hardening and tempering cycle to support reliable operation under demanding conditions. Its skirt features a high-tech molybdenum disulfide coating that helps reduce friction, promote faster break-in, and extend piston service life. This combination of high-compression design, heat treatment, and skirt coating helps deliver consistent performance and dependable fitment when rebuilding the top end of a compatible Honda engine.\u003cbr\u003eThe Vertex VTKTC23113B kit includes the essential components for a comprehensive top-end installation: forged piston, piston rings, wrist pin, circlips, top-end gaskets, and cam chain. Supplied components help simplify the replacement process and ensure that the major wear items are addressed together during service. Verify engine model, year, and piston specifications before installation to confirm compatibility with your Honda CRF250R or CRF250X.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBrand: Vertex\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePart Number: VTKTC23113B\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eApplication: Honda CRF250R\/X\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePiston Type: Forged high-compression piston\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePiston Material: 2618 aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHeat Treatment: T-5 hardening and tempering cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSkirt Coating: Molybdenum disulfide coating for reduced friction and faster break-in\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePerformance: Designed to improve power and torque across the RPM range\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eKit Contents: Piston, rings, wrist pin, circlips, top-end gaskets, and cam chain\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Parts Unlimited.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vertex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60117727412510,"sku":"VTKTC23113B","price":341.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1091\/7884\/7518\/files\/410564.png?v=1791111067","url":"https:\/\/shoplepier.com\/products\/vertex-vtktc23113b-top-end-piston-kit-for-honda-crf250r-x-77-96-mm","provider":"LEPIER POWERSPORTS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}