Beta
Italian trails bike specialist Beta has consolidated on the early success of its Xtrainer model with a complete update for 2023.
The updated model is lighter, weighing just 99 kg, with a 20 mm reduced seat height (compared to the RR range), Nissin 260 mm brake discs at the front, 240 mm at the rear, 43 mm front fork tubes with adjustable spring preload and rebound, compression and rebound R16v shocks at the rear.
The Beta Progressive exhaust valve can be externally adjusted by the rider to adjust the overall power delivery of the engine; there is a Map switch device with handlebar button with two positions to adjust the engine power delivery to the type of conditions.
There is a "precise and reliable" electric starter, with the engine and clutch derived from the RR. The diaphragm clutch has three settings for adjustment of lever pull effort and progressiveness. A new rear sub frame is now similar in design to the RR model and offers updated side panels that keep the bike narrow while enhancing the look.
The redesigned rear sub frame has allowed for a new air filter box for an overall throttle response- improving air flow. The work on the filter box has had a bearing on air delivery, increasing the generosity of the engine at low rpm (torque) while reducing intake noise, thus heightening the level of riding comfort. The battery (BS Battery) is now a lighter, higher performance lithium design and the fuel tank has been increased to 8.8 litres without sacrificing the width of the bike.
