I don't really have any brand loyalty (but I do always seem to end up back on a KTM) and would love to try a Beta. But unless they change to KYB, Showa or WP suspension components I'll pass.
I don't really have any brand loyalty (but I do always seem to end up back on a KTM) and would love to try a Beta. But unless they change to KYB, Showa or WP suspension components I'll pass.
Ken Powell
2018 KTM 250 XC-W
2012 KTM 300 XC with YZ SSS cartridges in WP forks - Sold to son-in-law on 31 October 2014 due to injury - still ride it occasionally
2003 YZ265WR (WR426 trans except YZ250 2nd gear) with 2005 Slavens revalved AOSS forks - backup bike
2003 KX125 with KDX220 motor & 2006 YZ250F SSS forks - added Rekluse EXP 3.0 designed for YZ125
1979 Maico 250 Magnum - this bike is terrific!
Many, many bikes until now...
1963 Harley 175cc Scat - 1st motorcycle
You might want to consider the 2020 Beta 300RE 2-stroke which is counterbalanced and equipped with KYB forks.
TrailBike Sportsmen Adventures (TBSA)
AMA (Life Member)
Rekluse Radius CX eguipped '16 Beta 300RR
'14 BMW R1200GSW
'74 Norton Commando
Ken Powell
2018 KTM 250 XC-W
2012 KTM 300 XC with YZ SSS cartridges in WP forks - Sold to son-in-law on 31 October 2014 due to injury - still ride it occasionally
2003 YZ265WR (WR426 trans except YZ250 2nd gear) with 2005 Slavens revalved AOSS forks - backup bike
2003 KX125 with KDX220 motor & 2006 YZ250F SSS forks - added Rekluse EXP 3.0 designed for YZ125
1979 Maico 250 Magnum - this bike is terrific!
Many, many bikes until now...
1963 Harley 175cc Scat - 1st motorcycle
Agreed... the rear sach shock is pretty good.. good as as any other production shock IMO..
The forks.. not so much... Installing the KYBs on the BETA make is a much better ride
As ChasM mentioned, the Beta race edition bikes come with the KYB forks for 2020. No need to adapt Yamaha forks, just gas up and ride.
I have bought a 2020 250rr( non race) & have been testing with Kevin@ Stillwell suspension. We have come up with some good setting for the stock stuff. Now I will outfit it with a set of lucky inserts & a national shock. The 250 motor is so good has excellent bottom end & the jetting with the oil injection is perfect! I weighed the bike with flex bars, hand guards, EXP skid plate & full of fuel it is 250 lbs right in line with my 300 TPI.
I bought one to test & see if I liked it & I will tell you it has been a while since I have been on a 250 & I flat out love this bike.
2020 300 TPI
2020 Beta 250rr
They are having a demo day in April here in Washington. Think I'll try to attend as I'd like to see how their 250 RR feels. Might be time to pass on current ride to sons and get a new bike and TPI 250's still are not appealing to me as I just want simplicity as much as possible.