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Racing as never before!
Autumn is here, and while everyone else wraps themselves up cosily at
home, the most hardcore enduro enthusiasts will be getting out there to put
the new RR Racing MY 2022 range through its paces!
The EnduroGp championship is drawing to a close and Beta's riders are
more focused than ever on getting the best out of their bikes. So, what
better time than this for Beta to give the public a chance to own race-ready
versions of the RR 2T-4T range launched in June?
In keeping with Betamotor traditions, the bikes of the RR Racing range
come complete with everything needed to transform the Enduro models of the
Tuscan brand into machines ready to race in the toughest conditions and the
most competitive events.
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the MY 2022 version, the engineers at Rignano sullArno have worked on
developing upgrades for both the suspension and the powertrain, while
keeping all the styling and functional details you'd expect from a
race-focused version from Beta, to save weight and make these bikes even
more practical to use in real-world race conditions.
As the standard version, the racing range is also made up of 8 different
models, each with its own unique character and strengths.
125cc 2T - The smallest bike in the Beta range, it is the lightest and
easiest to handle. In pure racing style, it is suitable for both young
riders coming up from lower categories and more expert riders looking for a
fun bike.
200cc 2T - The chassis set-up and engine derive from its smaller sister,
ensuring an extremely contained weight and excellent handling, but with a
definitely greater torque and power. Oil injection and an electric starter
make this a complete bike, just perfect for Enduro enthusiasts.
250cc 2T - Ideal for those looking for a gentler 2-stroke bike with
slightly less power and torque than top-of-the-range models to ensure
excellent handling.
300cc 2T - Made for those who appreciate a big engine with significant
torque at any speed. Suitable for those who favor long gearing.
 350cc
4T - This is the easiest-to-handle bike in the 4T model range; it favors
high-rev riding yet retains a very linear power output.
390cc 4T - With an ideal handling to power ratio, its winning feature
lies in its outstanding traction.
430cc 4T - A high-performance engine that is at its best when the rider
exploits the long gearing and significant torque.
480cc 4T - This bike best expresses itself in wide open spaces. Its
characteristics are similar to the 430 model but with even greater torque
and power, suitable for more expert and physically fit riders.
In keeping with the pure racing traditions of Beta, each bike in the RR
Racing MY 2022 differs from the respective standard bike in a number of
different aspects: with a series of racing parts shared across the range,
such as handguards and components in red ergal alloy, and certain specific
elements for each model. Let's take a look at these in detail.
 For
all models
Racing components
Quick release front axle: immediately recognisable by the red anodised
alloy release lever, this component is crucial for saving precious seconds
in a race when you need to change a tyre.
Red Vertigo handguards: the sturdy structure of these parts combined
with eye-catching in mould graphics make them must-have accessories
for off road riding.
Metzeler tyres: the bikes of the Racing range are fitted with the same
tyres used by the official team riders in the EnduroGp championship.
High-end products with championship-winning levels of grip!
Ergal alloy footpegs: when riding an enduro bike on a competitive level,
you're constantly changing the position of your body. So it's essential that
the contact points between you and the bike offer impeccable levels of grip.
For the feet, this is ensured by racing footpegs with a large contact area
in black ergal alloy and with steel pins.
Rear sprocket with anodised aluminium core and steel toothing by ZF:
top-class performance, lightness and strength - the perfect mix of all the
attributes any racing component must have.
Dedicated blue racing saddle: with anti-slip upholstery and document
holder pocket for unparalleled grip, comfort and practicality.
Anodised black gear lever and rear brake pedal.
Gearbox oil filler cap, engine oil filler cap and oil filter cap
anodised red aluminium.
Chain tensioners in red ergal alloy.
New Racing graphics and red wheel decals.
 Suspension
48 mm Kayaba AOS closed cartridge fork: you can't talk about suspension
of these bikes without mentioning the closed cartridge fork by KYB, the
leading brand in Enduro for years, whose products have once again been
chosen for the MY 2022 models. This product has been continuously honed and
improved through collaboration between Beta and Kayaba, giving shape to a
highly specialised component that not only maximises the performance of RR
Racing bikes, but also makes this performance even more accessible. Anodised
internal parts minimise sliding friction, while adjustable compression and
rebound damping let each rider find the perfect setting. Betamotor's
engineers have, however, revised the calibration of this component, chiefly
to improve comfort during initial compression, when shocks from the terrain
are transmitted to the rider.
Oil mixer
For the models of the RR Racing 2T MY 2022 family, Beta has decided to stick
with its choice of doing away with an automatic mixer, so that these race
bikes continue to set benchmarks for lightness and, as a result, agility. RR
Racing 2T bikes must therefore be fuelled with oil/petrol pre-mix ? a
characteristic accentuating the thoroughbred racing nature of this version.
These bikes can still be fitted with an aftermarket oil mixer, available as
an accessory from the Beta Factory Parts catalogue.
Engine - RR Racing 2T 300 and 200
Unlike past Racing editions, which received no substantial modifications to
the engine over the standard model, for the MY 2022 range, on two of the
2-stroke models - namely the RR 300 and RR 200 - the powerplants have been
upgraded to add a pinch of spice to the recipe.
RR 300 2T: the cylinder block of the 300 cc engine, which has already
been radically updated for the MY 2022 version in its standard guise, now
features a cylinder with modified exhaust and transfer port geometry and a
new head, combined with a differently calibrated power valve. The new head,
with both modified flow geometry and combustion chamber geometry, produces a
higher compression ratio, resulting in a substantial increase in
performance. To better manage the increased power output of the engine,
Beta's engineers have upgraded the power valve, changing the internal spring
and adjustment system to ensure full-bodied and readily accessible power
delivery throughout the rev range. The ignition advance has also been
modified as a consequence of these upgrades to the engine.
RR 200 2Str: Beta's engineers have also modified the head of the 200 cc
version and replaced the two power valves used in the standard engine with a
single, stiffer component. These upgrades contribute to increasing power at
mid to high engine speeds.
Traction control RR Racing 4T
The most significant new feature in the 4T range is the introduction of
traction control - a first on an RR bike. Advances in motorcycle technology
are giving shape to new components and systems usable even on enduro bikes,
which let the rider make more effective use of the vehicle in all possible
conditions. To make the performance of its models, and of its bigger
displacement bikes in particular, ever more accessible to the rider in any
situation, in addition to user-selectable electronic engine management maps,
Beta has now introduced a new traction control function. The TC function can
be engaged at any time from a new button on the control panel in the usual
position between the steering tube and the fuel tank. As both the TC
function and engine map selection function are controlled from this panel,
it now has two control buttons and two separate indicator LEDs for the two
functions.
Availability - End of October
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