About Vertex Pistons and Gasket
Manufactured in Italy, Vertex pistons, both cast and forged, are the premier choice and highest quality aftermarket replacement and performance pistons for dirt bikes, ATVs, and UTVs. Vertex gaskets is an industry leader in gasket manufacturing high performance gaskets for dirt bikes, ATV, UTV, snowmobiles, and PWCs. Made in the USA, Vertex gaskets are the most complete gasket sets in the industry.
Product Categories
Piston Kit
- Exact fit A, B, or C pistons match your cylinder bore perfectly to maximize power and performance while reducing blow-by and oil consumption
- 2-stroke pistons have an 18% silicon content which decreases wear and thermal expansion, allowing for tighter running tolerances for more power, less noise, and longer lifespan
- High-tech Molybdenum Disulphide (MOS2) skirt coating for reduced wear and improved break-in
- 4-stroke pistons are forged from either 2618 or 3032 alloys for superior strength and durabiltiy
- All piston kits include piston, rings, wrist pin, and circlips
- Cast and Forged Replica pistons are OE replacements with stock OE compression ratios
- Cast and Forged Race pistons are unique with only one compression ring
- Forged Hi-Comp pistons increase compression and power over Replica pistons
- Forged GP Racer's Choice pistons have T-box forgings, unique dome profiles, surface treatments, and increased compression ratios to produce more power, strength, and durability
- Big Bore pistons increase displacement and power while maintaining stock compression ratios
Complete Engine Rebuild Kits
- The only complete engine rebuild kit available
- Includes: Hot Rods heavy duty crankshaft, Hot Rods counter balancer bearing kit where applicable, Hot Rods main bearing and seal kit, Hot Rods transmission bearing kit, Hot Rods water pump rebuild kit, Vertex replica piston kit, Vertex complete gasket and oil seal kit, Hot Rods wrist pin bearing, or a Hot Cams cam chain where applicable
- Average savings of $400 vs. buying OEM parts
- Average savings of 7-15% vs. buying same components seperately
- Huge time savings on researching necessary parts
- Oversized pistons available on some models
Top End Gasket Kits
- Designed for piston replacement, these sets include the head, base, exhaust pipe and upper end gaskets including valve seals
- Gaskets and o-rings for power valve rebuild also included
- Multi cylinder machines include enough components to rebuild all cylinders
- Does not include formed rubber valve cover gaskets
Top End Piston Kit
- One part number includes everything for a top end rebuild
- Includes Vertex piston, rings, wrist, pin, circlips, and top end gasket kit
- Exact fit A, B, or C pistons match your cylinder bore perfectly to maximize power and performance
- 2-stroke applications include wrist pin bearing
- 4-stroke applications include Hot Cams cam chain for a more complete rebuild
Oil Seal Kits
- One part number includes every seal within the engine
- Does not include valve stem seals
- Does not include mechanical water pump seals
Water Pump Components
- Water Pump Rebuild Kits
- Mechanical Water Pump Seals
Piston Rings
- Latest generation 2-stroke and 4-stroke rings are nitride coated or chrome plated, increasing wear resistance and extending durability
- 4-stroke piston rings are sold as a set
- 2-stroke replacement rings are sold individually
Individual Gaskets
- Engine Pan Gaskets
- Exhaust Gasket Kits
- Ignition Cover Gaskets
- Inner Clutch/Side Cover Gaskets
- Outer Clutch Gaskets
- Power Valve Gaskets
- Reed Gaskets
- Valve Cover Gaskets
Fuel System Components
- Kit contains all fuel injector and throttle body o-rings and seals
- Often not available separately from injectors/throttle bodies
- Restore performance and reliability
- One kit will complete models with multiple injectors
Wrist Pin
- Fully case-hardened and nitride coated to produce high performance, wear resistance wrist pin
- Nitride coating allows the desired surface hardness to be obtained without quenching and possible distortion
- Hardened surface is highly wear resistant and provides anti-galling properties
- 4-stroke KTM models and newer GP style version pistons utilize DLC coated wrist pins
Power Valve Bellows
- Restores power valve function and performance
- Direct OEM replacements at a fraction of the cost
Circlips
- Heavy duty circlips for optimal wrist pin stability
- Surpassing OEM quality to ensure secure placement during engine operation
- Produced to DIN 73123 and 73130 specifications
- Material conforms to UNI 3823-75 and EN 10270-1 specifications
Complete Gasket Kits
- Complete Gasket Kit
- Complete Gasket Kit with Oil Seals