A LIVELY TRAIL PERFORMER
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At 242 pounds (dry), the RR feels remarkably light and flickable.
Once again, we really noticed the low seat height when the trail
got rough. At six-feet tall, I can plant both of my feet square
on the ground with room to spare. It’s a welcome change, especially when pivoting off of a rock or getting stuck on a steep
embankment.
An extensive tool kit is designed to provide most everything
you’ll need out on the trail.
A frame integrated and keyed steering lock prevents theft.
A new lighted digital meter offers more functions for 2011
We dig the hydraulic clutch! It’s always easy to use. There is HOME MECHA NIC FRIENDLY
absolutely no excuse for banging through gears with clutch pull
this light. The brakes also work near perfect. Braking Wave Ro- Beta’s are remarkably easy to work on, especially when performtors, front and rear, stop the RR in a hurry.
ing general engine maintenance. A side entry air-filter mounting
system is near identical to a KTM, requiring no tools and less
The chassis feels firmly planted with no remarkable vibration sloppy mess. The fuel tank comes off easily with the removal of
transmitted from the engine. The bike flows smooth through san- four bolts and fuel line separation, allowing easy access to the
dy corners with no unwanted surprises. It tackles deep whoops cooling system, carburetor and engine top end.
straight and true. In fact, the bike tracks predictably over most
every type of terrain, especially rocks. I never noticed any hint With the stock aluminum skid plate removed, oil changes are
of rear wheel deflection, always feeling in control.
clean and fairly simple. The Beta uses two oil pumps, each with
its own oil reservoir that can be filled on opposite sides of the
The Beta definitely performs the best over the ugliest terrain. The engine. One feeds the engine top end and the other bathes the
50mm Marzocchi forks do a superb job of soaking up bumps, gear box. This design keeps the engine oil free from clutch wear
roots and ruts, while still retaining a ‘connected’ feel to the ter- contamination. A long, cartridge style oil filter is accessible at the
rain. The 2012 RR received Sachs front forks, which we’re told, bottom outside corner of the engine, rendering simple clean-up.
by those in the know, are the best front forks on a stock bike to
date, perfectly matched to the current Sachs rear shock, which NOTHING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT!
is fully adjustable. Regardless, the 2011 suspension package is
still above par as compared to most.
Aside from our faulty battery mount, there is nothing we don’t
like about our Beta. It offers excellent power, while remaining
Pirelli Scorpions MX tires hook up well both up front and in the quiet and trail friendly - and it handles precise and always prerear. The front tire carves really well for a tire that is DOT ap- dictable. It’s so easy to work on that we look forward to mainteproved. In corners precisely without ever hinting and washing
out. The 18-inch rear tire rolls straight over rocks and logs effort- nance chores. We just wish we had more time to ride it!
lessly, and angled roots are no match for it. We did notice some
chunking out of the rear knobs. The tire combo provides great
traction in hard pack and sandy conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Beta-Built single cylinder, 4-valve,
4-stroke liquid cooled,electric start with back up kick
starter.
Bore: 95mm
Stroke: 63.4mm
Displacement: 449cc
Compression Ratio: 11.95:1
Ignition: DC-CDI with variable ignition timing
Lubrication: Twin oil pumps with cartridge oil filter.
Separate oil for engine and clutch .8 liter each
Carburetor: Keihin FCR-39mm
Clutch: Wet multi-disc
Primary Ratio: 31:73
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: O-ring chain, Regina
Frame: All New molybdenum steel with double
cradle split above exhaust port.
Wheelbase: 58.1”
Seat Height: 36.6”
Ground Clearance: 12.6”
Footrest Height: 16.25”
Dry Weight: 242 lbs. dry
Fuel Tank Capacity: 2.1 US gallons
Front Suspension: All New 50mm Marzocchi USD fork, adjustable compression and rebound
Rear Suspension: Sachs shock w/adjustable rebound and hi/
low speed compression
Front Wheel Travel: 11.4”
Rear Wheel Travel: 11.4”
Final Gearing: 13t front, 48t rear
Front Brake: 260mm floating Braking Wave rotor
Rear Brake: 240mm Braking Wave rotor
Front/Rear Rim: 21” (Front) 18” (Rear)
Front/Rear Tire: Pirelli Scorpion
Warranty: 6 month Limited Warranty