On The Pegs November 2019 - Volume 4 - Issue 11 | Page 49

On The Pegs
Vol. 4 Issue 11 - November 2019
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250 / 300 RR R ace E ditions - T he F lagship
The all-new 4 stroke engines feature simplified cooling hose routing and re-posi-
tioned crankshaft and clutch for better handling. In addition to the new engines,
the sub-frame, tail section, seat, fuel tank, bodywork, and many other details are
also all new coming together to provide the best looking and most friendly cockpit
layout on the market.
If that were not enough, Beta has added the addition of a 48mm KYB AOS closed
cartridge front fork. The new fork has been coupled with an updated Sachs rear
shock to provide a balanced suspension package.
New features include:
Engine
4-stroke (350/390/430/480 cc):
A complete redesign, with the aim of reducing the weight and bulk of moving
parts, achieved by raising the clutch and moving the crankshaft back. Moving the
center of gravity closer to the swingarm pivot makes for significantly better han-
dling. An overall weight reduction of 2.2 lbs.