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Beta has released info on its 2022 Evo Trials line. Here’s the official press release: The Evo has received a series of major updates to the engine, frame, and suspension over its lifespan, including recent updates to carburetion & ignition mapping which provided a more linear and predictable throttle response. With this model year, Beta […]
The Beta 250RR Race Edition was released after Beta’s standard editions and is more of a bike for the purist. It doesn’t have oil injection and there are a number of upgrades, including the closed cartridge KYB fork. Join the Dirt Bike staff as we put the two-stroke through its paces on our first day […]
We didn’t get a chance to test too many Beta motorcycles in 2021. The factory was hit hard and early by the Covid 19 epidemic and there were no units for testing. Each year, though, Beta releases half-year models called the Race Editions, and we were able to score a 250RR for testing. This particular […]
Beta’s 450RX motocross bike is getting closer to reality. A works version of the bike was entered in the Russian GP for the SDM Corse Beta Racing Team with Jeremy Van Horebeek. He qualified 18th and then finished 11th in each moto. Here in the U.S., a commercial featuring Van Horebeek was shown on MAV […]
Beta has just released its 2022 dual-sport line. The Italian company will continue to offer more dual-sport bikes than any other maker. All are based on the same basic engine and frame, but they have four different displacements and each has a very different personality. Below is the official press release from Beta USA. […]
Beta is making big news with an all new engine configuration for their flagship 300cc RR two-stroke model . Below is the information we received directly from Beta regarding the 2022 Beta 125cc, 200cc, 250cc and 300cc two-stroke RR models: The engineering team at Beta knows there’s always room for improvement! Nobody understands this better […]
This weeks Feed showcases an IG post about a lost autographed photo of Ricky Johnson, the loss of Dick Mann and some new products for the dirt bike pilot.
This weeks Feed showcases Bad Brad Lackey as he segued from a Nor Cal hippie to a Factory Husqvarna GP star
This weeks Feed is a hodgepodge of iconic racers, social interaction, wicked new products and some racing news.
This weeks Feed features an incredible back-in-the day shot of Marty Moates racing his Honda Elsinore at the 1975 USGP wearing a Rickman jersey
BETA OIL SPILL Dear Mr. Know-It-All, I have a 2020 Beta 300RR. I recently noticed after my last ride that there was a bit of oil seeping from behind my countershaft sprocket. I confirmed that it wasn’t excess chain lube and was indeed transmission oil. I’ve never changed one of these seals. Can they be […]
The year 2021 comes in with the motorcycle world enjoying an unlikely rally. It turned out that people looked to dirt bikes to escape the ugliness of 2020. Amid pandemic and political uncertainty, motorcycles sold surprisingly well, leaving showrooms empty and riders wanting more. Thankfully, the 2021 models have arrived. Here ‘s a look at […]
This weeks Feed features classic DeCoster in 1979 racing his Factory Suzuki with the unique Ribi quadrilateral leading link front fork.
It is a fact that the 300cc two-stroke off-road machine is the most popular displacement for enduro, hard enduro and riders looking for a versatile trail machine. Beta came out of the blocks with an all-new 300RR machine for 2020. The carbureted, oil-injected and counterbalanced engine mates to a chassis, and handling updates have it […]
Factory Sherco One’s Cody Webb won the final event of the AMA Extreme Enduro series at the RevLimiter held in Bridgeport, Texas.
Beta has announced its 2021 Race Editions. The official word from Beta appears below: Beta USA is proud to announce their 2021 RR Race Edition models that now include the popular 200 model to the lineup! With a full eight model lineup, (4) two stroke and (4) four stroke models, Beta continues to offer riders […]
Photos, prices and information on all the 2021 two-stroke off-road and motocross bikes from motorcycle manufacturers all over the world.
Beta has released its 2021 EVO trials bikes. The line includes 125, 200, 250 and 300cc two-strokes as well as Beta’s 300cc four-stroke. Here’s the official word from Beta: Following a path of continuous improvement and fine-tuning, the 2021 EVO has been updated with various modifications resulting in even better performance and ease of use. […]
Desert racing resumed on a national level and Beta pilot Joe Wasson took the win at the Muley Run.
Josh Toth missed the first round of the National Enduro series but has come on strong with big wins.