Italian Enduro specialist Betamotor managed to avoid shutting down completely during the COVID-19 emergency - they remained open for spare parts and warranty support with just a few people present physically in the factory.
Motorcycle production stopped at the end of March, but was able to start up again at the beginning of May. Therefore, the factory is currently open, though working at a reduced capacity in order to respect the social distancing requirements.
The 2019 triple World Champions - Enduro 3, Steve Holcombe; Enduro GP and Enduro 1, Brad Freeman - have announced that it is "time to start doing Enduro again" with the new 300 cc ST XTrainer as a teaser for the MY2021 line-up.
"The mix of ingredients remains what has made this model the most innovative motorcycle in the segment in recent years and the ideal tool for making a 360-degree Enduro. The XTrainer’s outstanding qualities, such as excellent engine response and top-notch rideability, provide high performances while at the same time being easy to handle, ensuring riders can cope confidently with whatever the situation demands."
An ideal entry into the world of Extreme Enduro, it features pliable and linear power delivery, making it extremely rider-friendly, the countershaft reduces vibration, increases inertia and upgrades the power delivery curve, augmenting the rideability through all the engine power bands.
The Beta Progressive Valve allows "excellent engine performance throughout the rev range thanks to the easy external adjustment". It has a seat height lowered to 910 mm (compared to 930 mm in the RR range), low weight at just 98 kg, automatic oil injection (eliminating the need for a fuel-oil premix), soft tyres for better all-terrain grip and a mapping selector.
