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Beta has revealed the first wave of its 2023 models. The big news is that the Italian manufacturer now has a more affordable line of off-road four-strokes. Previously, the 350, 390, 430 and 500 four-strokes were only available in the RS…
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Dear Mr. Know-It-All, My 2021 Beta 250RR Race Edition’s rear shock literally came apart at the top of the shock body. I notice there is a seam where it broke. All of the oil had blown out of it in the process. What could have caused this?…
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By Mike Webb We had a great opportunity to ride the 2022 Beta 200RR and the 300RR while up in Idaho with Beta’s Rodney Smith. What follows here is a two-day test of the duo, so there’s nothing long-term about this; it’s basically a riding…
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Beta has just announced the the new 2022 Evo Factory Edition Trials bikes. This following is the official word from Beta: Beta presents the most high-performance version of the EVO family yet - the new 2022 Evo Factory. Working in close…
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We had the luxury to grab a quick flight to Idaho and spend some time with Rodney Smith testing some freshly uncrated 2022 Beta machines. High on our list was the brand-new 500RR-S dual-sport machine. This machine has been at the top of the…
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Dear Mr. Know-It-All, My left-side axle block keeps coming loose on my 2021 Beta 250RR Race Edition and is also doing so on my buddy’s 300RR. I see it’s threaded but am worried, as it’s egg-shaped now from being loose and I don’t want to…
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There is no doubt that the two-stroke is riding a wave of popularity inspired by a rise in off-road passion, new technology and the status of extreme or hard enduro racing. There are several players here, notably the Austrian TPI…
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Each year, Beta's second wave of new models includes its Race Editions. These are the competition-oriented version of their off-road two-strokes and dual-sport bikes, and have upgraded suspension and other features. The official Beta press…
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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 &…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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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.
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This weeks Feed showcases Bad Brad Lackey as he segued from a Nor Cal hippie to a Factory Husqvarna GP star
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This weeks Feed is a hodgepodge of iconic racers, social interaction, wicked new products and some racing news.
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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
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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…
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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…
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