as better than those fitted to the Euro
opposition as it has a large diameter
disc that gives it a more positive feel.
As mentioned earlier, the Beta does
not feel a large bike, but it has great
ergonomics. Way up front they all
look slightly wide where the radiators
are when you first hope on, but when
riding I can say that I never noticed it.
Otherwise everything felt very slim
and smooth front to back while I
was riding and the seat comfortable.
All the controls work well and go
unnoticed… which actually means
they are doing their jobs super well.
“
IT’S CERTAINLY
THE BEST BIKE I
HAVE EVER HAD
IN THE SHED
You know, stuff like that only bugs
you when it’s giving you a problem.
Also, because it’s an enduro bike you
get lights, which means the fun can
continue on into the dark.
To sum up the Beta 200RR is a
fantastic off-road bike that has very
wide appeal. It is extremely capable
in all regards, with the added bonus
that it definitely suits the up and
coming, rider too. To my mind the
other manufacturers who have
discontinued their 200cc models have
dropped the ball somewhat. Okay, so
not all countries have a 200cc race
class, but does that really matter? This
is an excellent capacity class that just
works so well for so many riders –
good on Beta for keeping it alive.
52 KIWI RIDER