Beta RR Enduro 2022. Completely updated enduro motorcycles

Beta rr enduro 2020

Beta Motor has released information about the new 2022 Enduro motorcycle lineup and revealed that it is not a simple redesign, but a new generation of Enduro motorcycles called RR.

Sleek, lightweight, safe and reliable - these are the words in the press release issued today by the Italian manufacturer.

A large group of designers, engineers and test riders unveiled the RR lineup, which they say has made huge strides for the 2020 model year.

• A new four-stroke engine has been introduced, with particular attention paid to performance and cooling efficiency.
• The new model range received a completely redesigned frame with new geometry and rigidity.
• From the tip of the front fender to the new tail and seat, Beta offers new ergonomics and design of the motorcycle.

Significant changes for Beta Enduro 2022

Here are the most significant changes from the press release of the Beta Motor 2022 RR Enduro models:

Beta RR 2022 four-stroke engines (350/390/430/480 cc)

• Complete redesign to reduce weight and mass of moving parts, shifting the clutch mechanism and moving the crankshaft axis rearward.
• The bike's center of gravity has been moved closer to the swingarm for significantly improved handling. Total weight loss is about 1 kg.
• Upgraded magnesium clutch cover, redesigned for more efficient oil flow to the clutch mechanism.
• The magnesium flywheel cover, redesigned to match the rest of the engine, now looks more functional and modern.
• The new water pump, which increases the capacity and efficiency of the cooling system, relieves the engine of unnecessary thermal loads, improves its performance and provides a simpler cooling hose installation.
• A modernized cylinder and head, combined with an updated cooling system, ensure a reduction in engine operating temperature.
• The oil circuit has been redesigned to improve heat exchange between oil and water at the front of the crankcase to maintain lower oil temperatures.
• Clutch with new material discs for smoother, more precise gear changes.
• New gearbox gears, more compact and lighter.
• New gear shift mechanism with new cam for easier shifting.
• The gear lever has been redesigned to suit the new engine layout.
• A neutral gear sensor has appeared.
• The software for the ignition and fuel injection systems has been updated.

Beta RR 2022 two-stroke engines (250/300 cc)

• New balance shaft to reduce vibration by increasing inertia and improving the power curve. The balancer shaft improves power balance throughout the entire rev range.
• Redesigned cylinder head (250 cc) for increased low-end torque.

Two-stroke Beta RR 125 2020

• New cylinder with a reshaped exhaust port of increased diameter.
• New resonator mounting flange.
• New power valve.
• New clutch cover with air purging system and modified clutch mechanism.
• New power valve actuator whose speed varies with engine speed for improved power delivery.
• New resonator.

These modifications to the 125 RR (derived from the 2019 Racing model) allow Beta to gain additional low-end torque and increase maximum power at high revs , which improves performance across the power curve while at the same time making the bike easier to ride, the manufacturer claims.

Florence tour: test drive Beta Xtrainer 300

Myths and realities

Residents of the Apennines are by no means new to the production of off-road motorcycles. But I personally can’t remember too many serious successes in this field in recent history. To be honest, without any additional strain of convolutions, only the enduro of the GasGas company and the pitiful attempts of the long-suffering Husqvarna, which at that time belonged to the Cagiva concern, come to mind. But at an exclusive test drive in Florence of the Beta brand, which is not very popular in our country, it turned out that Italians have quite a lot to be proud of. Last year the company produced and sold 15,000 motorcycles! 17% of which were sold in Italy, and 83% in Europe and the USA. Well, in 2022 they plan to increase sales by another 3,000 units.

The small family-owned Italian company Beta was born in Florence in 1905 and, under the name Società Giuseppe Bianchi, dealt mainly with bicycles. In 1940, the strengthened enterprise switched to the production of motorcycles and acquired its modern name. The company was engaged in the production of both small-capacity road equipment and specialized sports trial motorcycles. Well, in 2005, Beta began producing its own enduro motorcycles, which at that time were equipped with KTM engines.

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Since then, the Florentines have matured greatly and completely abandoned the Austrian power plants. By the way, there are many unreliable rumors on this topic. And in order to dispel the main ones, I will briefly summarize the information that I received personally from an employee of the marketing department of Giacomo Caliterna.

• Where are engines for enduro models made?
• All power plants are manufactured and assembled at Beta's facilities.
• Do these motors have anything to do with GasGas and KTM?
• No, the last time KTM Beta used components was in 2008.
• Are Beta motorcycles officially sold in Russia?
• The official distributor of the brand appeared quite recently, but deliveries of equipment have not yet begun.

  National character

  Here we need to return to the trendsetter of the genre, that is, the Austrian KTM Freeride 350. During the test in the mountainous part of Morocco, he showed himself to be an excellent amateur climber, allowing him to enjoy completely “crazy” routes even without special sports skills. The next generation - the two-stroke Freeride 250R - completely transferred some tough endurists from tough and demanding specialized models to this, in general, initially a pleasure motorcycle.

And until recently it seemed to me that nothing new could be done in this segment. But as you know, it is the Italian flavor that turns simple navy-style pasta into exquisite Bolognese pasta. So the Xtrainer turned out to be a rather extraordinary motorcycle, albeit tailored according to already quite familiar templates.

Italian recipe

Any, even the most exotic dish, is just a set of familiar and rather banal products. And only thanks to the skill of the cook, a culinary masterpiece is ultimately obtained from proteins, fats and carbohydrates. If you carefully examine the “Italian”, it will be problematic to find traces of innovative space and IT technologies.

Beta Xtrainer 300

Brief technical specifications:

Engine: single-cylinder, two-stroke, liquid cooling Displacement, cm³: 293.1 Power system: Keihin 36 PWK carburetor Fuel tank volume: 10 liters Transmission: six-speed Weight: 98.8 kg

The motorcycle is designed according to a very traditional design. It has a classic chrome-molybdenum steel frame that is very compact - its shape allows the overall height of the Xtrainer to be reduced, which can be considered a small victory. All those who have ever ridden a hard enduro motorcycle will understand me. For most people of average height and shorter, it is quite difficult to operate such equipment. So Beta will be equally convenient for women, teenagers, and simply not very tall people. For those who still find the Xtrainer too big, you can purchase an optional linkage rear shock absorber system and an optional lower seat. Coupled with raising the front fork stays in the aluminum traverses, this will allow the motorcycle to be lowered another 2-4 centimeters.

The pendants on the Italian “trainer” are from a little-known Spanish manufacturer in our country, the Olle company. These are the simplest, but very energy-intensive damping systems. The 43mm front stays and the classic rear monoshock with a linkage system provide progressive performance and operate very softly, without the extreme rigidity inherent in sports shock absorbers. The motorcycle rather resembles a trial sports equipment.

It is absolutely impossible to ride fast on a cross-country or cross-country track on such a “jelly”, but this is not required from a motorcycle. But with the proper skills, he can calmly storm logs, car tires and huge stones. The frame is equipped with wheels and a rear swingarm from the flagship 300RR model. The tires on the Xtrainer are quite adult, endura size: 21 inches in front and 18 in the rear. The brake system has a disc with a diameter of 260 mm on the front axle and 240 mm on the rear. And the working mechanisms on the Italian motorcycle are Japanese! Surprisingly, these brakes work significantly more efficiently than, for example, Brembo brakes on competitive models from other manufacturers. Which, I admit, plunged me into some culture shock!

For dessert, instead of the classic tiramisu, I'll talk about the motorcycle's power plant. This is a two-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine from the Beta 300RR. Like the “big brother”, the power system is equipped with a 36 mm Keihin PWK carburetor. But the main difference, of course, is in the nuances. By adjusting the ignition, power system, intake and exhaust, the torque is “spread” over the entire speed range. And when we turn the throttle, we see an almost linear, almost “electric” response. The Italians, by the way, deliberately did not copy the volumes of their competitors’ power plants. And they were right.

A properly tuned two-stroke “three hundred” is much calmer and easier to control than its smaller, rather “nervous” brothers. The gearbox, as befits a “correct” enduro motorcycle, is six-speed.

and, according to the latest trends, it is not equipped with a classic kickstarter. Which in freeride conditions is more of a minus than a plus. The cooling system has a stock electric fan, which helps keep the engine from boiling even in the harshest conditions. Interestingly, the Xtrainer has a separate lubrication system, so now there is no need to mix the fuel with the engine oil before refueling. Just like on a snowmobile, all that remains is to fill the special tank with two-stroke oil and fill the full tank of gasoline. Its volume, by the way, is about 10 liters, which allows you to achieve good autonomy.

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To places of military glory

Despite the widespread persecution of enduro-freeride enthusiasts in Europe, I was able to test the Xtrainer in real, not at all hothouse conditions. The owner of the hotel and the lands surrounding the test drive site has long been friends with the owners of Beta, and he himself is a fan of classic enduro. A participant in the World Championship and the legendary Romaniacs, he provided all the power he had for our “rides”.

Firstly, in the backyard of the hotel complex there was his personal mini-track with a sufficient number of artificial obstacles. Huge meter-long boulders, large girthless tree trunks and other interesting off-road goodies that made it possible to test the operation of the motorcycle suspension. Secondly, we were provided with a five-kilometer track (which would easily have done honor even to the Russian Championship), laid along the slopes of the surrounding mountains and rocky beds of dry rivers. And thirdly, we were kindly taken to the places of enduro fights, allowing us to drive a 40-kilometer very picturesque route.

When overcoming artificial obstacles, the soft Xtrainer suspension allowed the front wheel to be raised in classic trials style. A short movement of the body, a sharp turn of the throttle - and here you are, balancing, standing at the very top of a large meter-long stone. The harmonious symbiosis of shock absorbers and a two-stroke engine, it seemed to me, allows even a not very experienced rider to perform such a trick.

Thanks to the adjusted center of gravity, the motorcycle is very easy to control. Sharp shifts and lateral changes allow you to drive in the mountains quite quickly and technically. And all thanks to the short wheelbase and fork angle!

But, unfortunately, they make the “Italian” very unstable on high-speed straights. Accelerating along a compacted and level country road, holding the motorcycle takes quite a lot of work. The Beta XTraner powerplant is significantly fatter than its Austrian counterpart KTM Freeride - due to the larger volume and engine settings. When actively piloting, you don’t have to constantly fight with this engine, as happens on full-fledged two-stroke enduros. Add to this the weight of the motorcycle, which is only 98.8 kg, and you will understand why every turn of the throttle brought a childish smile on my face and unpredictable bouts of idiotic, joyful laughter.

Italiano finale

Did the Italians manage to make a full-fledged competitor to the Austrian bestseller? In my opinion - yes! And not only the cult “freeride”. The French weak and feeble Sherco X ride 290 does not at all stand up to direct comparison with the XTrainer. I wouldn’t like to throw around enthusiastic epithets, but Beta were able to create an almost ideal motorcycle for a novice endurist. Or for a small and fragile woman. Or a young off-road hooligan. Or for all those who prefer outdoor activities while driving a motorcycle to other extreme pleasures.

Despite its size, it allows all of the above potential owners to ride. Thoughtful ergonomics and comprehensive controls make this motorcycle a very versatile tool. Of the obvious disadvantages, I would like to note the lack of an electric starter in the stock configuration and the possibly unstable workmanship of Italian two- and four-wheeled vehicles. But otherwise – Viva l'Italia!

2022 Beta RR Enduro Chassis

• New frame with revised geometry and rigidity for improved agility and stability.
• Reduce weight and increase reliability through the use of high-precision components. Thanks to the use of new bolted connections, comfort is improved and vibration is reduced.
• New frame for all basic configurations.
• New cooling hose routing and more efficient radiators improve heat transfer and allow engines to operate at more optimal temperatures, even in the most extreme conditions.
• Modified, longer swingarm for four-stroke and 200cc two-stroke models for better stability and grip.
• Fully redesigned plastic tail piece with increased strength to reduce breakage during off-road use.
• All electrical components and the oil tank on two-stroke models are now located under the seat.

Mototechnics Beta

BETA brand began with Giuseppe Bianchi , who initially designed and sold bicycles. Later, his son Enzo met Arrigo Tosi . There was a long and murky story - he married his sister while the latter was in the army, after which they decided to work together.

More than 100 years after its founding, the company is still a leader in the motorcycle market.

In the early 60s, the company stopped the operation of the then outdated plant and moved all production facilities to Osmannoro. In 1966, there was a terrible flood in Florence, which also caused serious damage to BETA , although it managed to get back on its feet fairly quickly. Engines developed by a new group of technical specialists were put into production.

Motorsports has always been the goal and main focus of the company. That's why BETA focused on producing enduro models first. And the demonstration of high quality motorcycle equipment allowed them to win the competition.

At the time, motocross was unquestionably dominated by Japanese manufacturers. BETA engineers and designers decided to introduce innovations and focus their efforts and resources on testing the motorcycles they produce.

This is how a whole line of motorcycles was created, which not only successfully passed tests, but also showed the highest class at various competitions and championships, including world-class ones.

BETA did not stop at producing only motocross models, but also produced other models and even mopeds.

Lapo Bianchi joined it The entire production and administrative structure was updated in order to increase its presence abroad, while technical and commercial alliances were strengthened.

Participation in competitions and victory in them has become the No. 1 goal for BETA . This brought the company many prizes and victories in competitions around the world. Also, conquering international markets became a priority goal. As well as close partnerships with KTM and Suzuki. Thus, competition with these global brands has had a very significant impact on the development, quality and innovations in the model range.

Let us remind you that BETA came to the Republic of Belarus thanks to our company. Now, we can safely say that BETA in Belarus is MotoDom!

Already, or rather in the last 15 years, the market for scooters and enduro bikes has begun to develop rapidly throughout the world. Fashion and the need for such technology has come to Belarus.

Today, Beta produces two- and four-stroke engines independently, using only its own production capacity.

Today, BETA is fashionable and prestigious.

Suspension

• The front fork has a new internal cartridge to lower the center of gravity and better handle obstacles, especially sharp impacts.
• New progressive rear shock absorber system for better traction and wheel contact with the ground during hard braking.
• New, longer rear shock absorber with more progressive characteristics, which improves its performance under maximum loads.

Beta RR 2022 design and ergonomics

• Larger fuel tanks with a capacity of 9.1 liters for four-stroke models and 9.5 liters for two-stroke models.
• The new fuel tanks provide increased fuel capacity and also improve ergonomics and make it easier for the rider to move around the seat.
• Wider handlebars for better motorcycle control.
• New exhaust system layout to match the new rear end of the bike.
• Longer side stand.
• New pegs with larger teeth for better grip on the boot.
• New chain guide for the new, longer swingarm.
• New brake pedal, more durable, with a larger diameter bearing.
• Shorter drive sprocket ratios for 430/480cc models. cm.

Beta presents the new RR 125 2T My 2018 motorcycle.

The icing on the cake.

The Beta range of motorcycles was completed with the introduction of the new RR 125 2T. This motorcycle is a new project created as a result of long development and a focused desire of the company to assemble the entire range of two-stroke motorcycles to offer a rich and complete choice from 50 cc mopeds for the age of fourteen, to the new 125 cc and then 250/300 cc models are on par with four-stroke 350/390/430/480 cc engines. The heart of the RR 125 2T My 2022 is the competitive spirit and focus on the junior categories of the world enduro championships and all available similar classes with engine type restrictions. One of the latest changes was the addition of Euro 4 homologation, aimed at acquiring a motorcycle for those who have just reached the age of sixteen. The first press release was the presentation of the Enduro My 2022 range and the motorcycle was presented at the EICMA 2022 exhibition, after which it will immediately go into production in December.

Motor

This is the smallest of the enduro engines produced by the Beta Rignano factory.
The result of a long development and design process, controlled and nurtured entirely within Beta's technical R&D department, it can be characterized by a specific layout for mass distribution and fluid dynamics in the engine. The relative position of the main components, the crankshaft and the drive shaft of the gearbox, made it possible to reduce the longitudinal dimensions and improve the “breathing” of the engine in all operating conditions. Thus, an engine was created with a characteristic linearity in the power curve, in general words “smooth operation”, which became its strong feature. This feature, so rare in small-displacement engines, allows the entire engine speed range to be used, starting from the lowest, smoothing out peak torque outputs (powerband), especially pronounced on powerful small-displacement engines. We present several distinctive features of this motor:

• ø54mm piston with two rings: this solution reduces the loss of effective pressure in the cylinder at low and medium speeds, compared to one ring, plus adds more structural rigidity and increases the degree of reliability.

• Beta Progressive Power Valve: an integrated system derived from the RR 2T 250 and 300 models, characterized by a special relationship between the opening of the main flap and the side flow accelerators, the delayed opening of which ensures excellent progressive power throughout the entire engine speed range.

• Polyamide insert crankshaft: Provides optimal crankcase filling for performance and reliability in a lightweight design.

• Cylinder: Integrated exhaust flange system, similar to the larger engines in the My 2022 line, allows for better control of the tolerances of the piston-flap-cylinder system. By keeping these parameters to a minimum, you can achieve a significant increase in performance at low speeds, reducing gas leakage.

• Aluminum collapsible cylinder head: a strong, lightweight solution made possible by relocating the engine mounts to the cylinder. The combustion chamber geometry is designed to provide highly efficient thermodynamic cycles to find the sweet spot between low-mid engine speed responsiveness and top-line performance. This improvement also makes engine tuning and cylinder head maintenance easier.

• Die-cast aluminum alloy crankcase: The crankcase geometry is designed in accordance with the newly introduced elements, their position, and in order to reduce weight as much as possible without compromising strength. Particular attention was paid to the main bearing area to ensure the correct wall rigidity to withstand the stresses transmitted by the crankshaft.

• Die-cast magnesium alloy crankcase covers: These covers are very light weight and have an optimal surface finish. This solution was also implemented for the inner clutch cover due to the isolation of the water pump from this element.

• VForce4 valve house: Restrictors provide high reliability without loss of performance.

• 6-Speed ​​Cam Transmission: Custom designed for this engine with machined forged gears to provide mechanical strength and reliability while maintaining small size and weight.

• Clutch: multi-plate in an oil bath with reversible opening and a drive built into the outer cover. This system is designed to make the engine as light and compact as possible. The low positioning and reduced size of the power unit, with significant centralization of weight, are very important parameters for good chassis dynamics.

• Electric Starter: The engine is designed to accommodate (as an accessory) the bendix and starter motor, fully integrated into the crankcase layout in a protected position.

Chassis

The geometry is in many ways similar to large displacement models, but is designed specifically taking into account the nuances of the engine.
The frame is made of chrome-molybdenum with a fanout above the exhaust port, taking into account the small engine and ensuring its optimal position. This solution allows us to enhance the characteristic properties of the entire RR generation, such as excellent handling, stability and ride comfort, which will be more noticeable against the background of the reduction in weight of the entire motorcycle. Among the many innovations implemented on this motorcycle:

• New top mount geometry: Many solutions have been studied, developed and tested to make it possible to reduce vibration generated by the motor while maintaining significant engine mount rigidity.

• Sachs suspension: borrowed from the rest of the RR family, but with its own settings. At the front there is a 48 mm fork with an open cartridge.

• Exhaust System: In order to optimize the two-stroke engine's torque and power curves, Beta R&D has developed a resonator dedicated to Enduro.

• Air filter box: designed for the 125cc engine, taking into account air flow throughout the entire speed range.

• Engine protection: made of polyamide, combining lightness and strength, preventing dirt from getting between the engine and the protection.

• Fuel Tank: A slightly smaller tank size has been adopted to improve ergonomics on the motorcycle while maintaining sufficient capacity.

• Cooling system: developed for this model, has new pipes and specially shaped radiators to fit the small size of the motorcycle.

• Nissin braking system: extremely powerful and configurable, the same as on the rest of the Enduro line.

• Colors and graphics: the same as the entire RR my 2022 model line.

Specifications:

Chassis

Frame – chrome-molybdenum alloy pipes with a branching above the exhaust window Wheelbase – 1477 mm Overall length – 2167 mm Width – 807 mm Height – 1270 mm Seat height – 930 mm Ground clearance – 325 mm Footpegs height – 410 mm Dry weight – 94.5 kg Weight distribution – front 46.3 kg; rear part 48.2 kg Fuel tank volume – 8.5 l Reserve – 1.5 l Cooling system capacity – 1.3 l Front suspension – inverted hydraulics ø48 mm Rear suspension – monoshock with progressive link Rear shock absorber – 135 mm Front wheel travel – 295 mm Rear wheel travel – 290 mm Front brake – ø260 mm wave rotor and two-piston floating caliper Rear brake – ø240 mm wave rotor and single-piston floating caliper Front rim – 21″ x 1.6″ – 36 holes Rear rim – 18″ x 1.85″ – 36 holes Front tire – 90/90 – 21″ Rear tire – 120/90 -18″

Engine

Type – Single-cylinder, two-stroke, liquid cooled Bore – 54 mm Crankshaft stroke – 54.5 mm Volume – 124.8 cc Compression ratio – 15:1 Exhaust power valve – progressive on a hinged centrifuge Engine starting – kickstarter Ignition system – AC Kokusan – digital CDI Spark plug – NGK BR9ECMVX Intake system – valve house Lubrication system – automatic feed Carburetor – Keihin PWK 36 Clutch – multi-plate in an oil bath with reverse opening Primary transmission – Z.23/73 Transmission – 6 gears 1-N-2-3-4-5 -6 Drive – chain Transmission oil – SAE 10w/40 Fuel consumption per 100 km – 3.3 l Co2 content in gases [g/km] – 76.2
Pre-order price: 6360 € The first models will roll off the assembly line in December this year.

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Plastic Beta 2022

Completely new design (fork guards, front and rear fenders, air vents on the fuel tank) that improves ergonomics and retains the Italian Beta style.

• The front fender has a variable profile thickness, which reduces weight and increases rigidity.
• New plastic tail section.
• New steering pad.
• New seat, more comfortable when riding a motorcycle.
• New license plate bracket that weighs less and has grip areas.
• New muffler protection (except 125 cc).
• New digital instruments and dashboard.
• New engine protection.
• New tail light.
• New plastic frame protection from contact with motorcycle boots.