Hot of the dealer meeting! Beta introduces an entry level 300cc two stoke! There is apic on MotoXotica's facebook book. Really cool looking bike, it looks small like an AJP.
Thanks, where did you get your info? 7000.00 not bad, a grand less than my 300rr. I say not bad bad because I have owned my Beta for almost ayear and it has been rock solid! But yeah still pricey. Regardless Beta is a cool company.
They also reported that there are two fail lights if the oil injection system has a fault and that you can cancel out the system and mix yourself
A few more pics and a spec sheet.I'm not sure why, but to me this is more exciting than the KTM freeride 250. They seem to both be aimed at the same target, but for some reason I thought the KTM version was kinda dumb and this seems kinda cool. Must be that red is cooler than orange. https://www.facebook.com/353884830121/photos/pcb.10154885971910122/10154885969510122/?type=1&theater
I like the concept of the bike, but wouldn't want the word "trainer" pasted on any part of it. Sounds too much like training wheels or huggies.
kinda cool. rear fender and side plates look odd / goofy. After flogging the AJP I am feeling like this new movement towards slightly smaller bikes is very good and probably what a lot of people need even though they might not think it is as cool. Personally I think it (Beta) would be even better as a 200.
I think the smart companies smell blood in the water and are trying to jump on the market segment that AJP has been quietly been dominating. The trainer name doesn't put me off. Makes me think that some of the most high performance machines known to man come in a "trainer" version. If I had the chance I'd take a ride in this one
This is very cool and usable in our neck of the woods. I think they also have a 150cc in this form or 125 is the rumor, Gas Gas is not far behind and the world of dirt bikes evolves to my amazement mostly. Japan will never catch these guys [ or Gals ] .
gobs of good info here.... http://www.innovationoffroad.com/2014/11/first-look-beta-prototype-cross-trainer/
Whats different about this bike than the GG Pampera I had for my wife, or the Freeride is it appears a lot more heavy duty, built much like the RR besides frame and suspension. Not a collection of cheap parts and lightweight trials bike components. But, at only a grand less than a 300RR it should be. What shock and forks are they?
As is the AJP which I am finding far exceeds my expectations and makes me rethink what I really need in a bike.
They have not yet said what the forks and shocks are, but I do know the fork is 43mm. Bike is designed for entry level rider with light weight, smooth power, low seat height, and more affordable price. They have said more experienced riders will like it for playing on and improving tech skills. and that it may be capable for races like the TKO. After years of the manufactures designing bikes more suited to pro racers, I am excited about the direction Beta and AJP are going with some of their offerings, maybe I am overly optimistic, but this could be a shot in the arm for off road riding after years of decline.
Totally agree! We all want to be racers and fly around the track or woods like the new crop of bikes are capable of. Realistically most can't begin to use these new race bikes and end up getting the crap beat out of us while trying. Don't ask me how I know . I look forward to more rideable bikes at a lower cost.
