Beta presents the new EVO MY 2022.
Betamotor continues to fine-tune its Trial range, with upgrades for this year’s model impacting primarily the style and suspension of the bike.
The EVO has already received a series of major updates to the engine, frame, and suspension over its lifespan. This bike continues to succeed in trial competitions, where it is the ideal base for the personalised set-ups created for the riders of this year’s official Beta team – Matteo Grattarola, Benoit Bincaz, Lorenzo Gandola, Aniol Gelabert, and Sondre Haga. This is why for the MY 2022 version, Beta has decided to focus on the details, catering for the needs of a constantly evolving user base and accentuating the hallmark functionality and reliability of its models. Beta’s experience gained in trial competitions contributes directly to the development of its products for the end user, as testified by the results obtained by the range in national and international championships.
The EVO range is one of the most extensive in this class, and continues to offer a total of 6 different models created to meet the needs of all riders, each with its own unique personality:
EVO 125 2 STR
The smallest homologation-ready bike in the range. Light and agile, this is perfect for young riders moving up from lesser classes and making their first forays into more serious competitions. The benchmark bike in its class. The engine delivers enough performance to overcome any obstacle in safety, while still being fun and easy to handle.
EVO 250 2 STR
This is the ideal bike for riders looking for an agile and easily controllable 2-stroke, with a more docile temperament and with slightly less power and torque than the range-topping model. The Evo 250 is ideal for the amateur looking for class-beating performance combined with precisely manageable power and impeccable rideability.
EVO 300 2 STR
The 300 2 Str is the range-topping model in the Evo family. A bike for lovers of big capacity engines with impressive torque at all engine speeds, and the perfect base for competing even at pro levels. The size of both the frame and the engine have been optimised to maximise the ability of the bike to overcome even the most challenging obstacles and the most technically difficult trials. The ideal solution for expert riders looking for bike with class-beating performance, but which is intuitive and easily manageable from the moment you get into the saddle.
Visually, major updates have been made to the graphics of the bike, while a number of details – such as the handlebar – have changed colour to create a more modern and aggressive look.
The air filter box is now red. Functionally, it is the same as before, as the dedicated TwinAir foam filter. The filter is accessible either from above via the small cover or by removing the rear mudguard in a few simple steps.
Also the frame is now painted in distinctive Beta red colour to accentuate the beauty of the hydroformed aluminium structure – a hallmark feature of the EVO.
The suspension has been updated with revised fork settings to optimise the damping curve in both fully compressed and fully extended states. This has been achieved by modifying both the mechanical settings of the suspension and the volume of oil contained in the stanchions – with different quantities used for the right and left hand sides of the fork. This means that EVO is equipped with an asymmetric fork, with the left and right hand stanchions differing both functionally and in internal volume. The left hand side features adjustable spring length, for setting ride height, while the hydraulic functions of the fork are settable on the right hand stanchion, for customising the damping behaviour and responsiveness of the front end. By using different oil volumes calibrated specifically for the left- and right- hand stanchions, both the progressiveness of the fork and the precision with which feel is transmitted to the rider have been improved.
The functions of the map selector switch, on the other hand, have been maintained. The EVO offers a choice of two different engine maps selectable by the rider with a button practically located on the tank cover. This placement makes the button easy to reach while offering protection against knocks and unintentional operation, while an LED indicator lets the rider immediately identify which map is currently in use.
The air filter box is now red. Functionally, it is the same as before, as the dedicated TwinAir foam filter. The filter is accessible either from above via the small cover or by removing the rear mudguard in a few simple steps.
The suspension has been updated with revised fork settings to optimise the damping curve in both fully compressed and fully extended states. This has been achieved by modifying both the mechanical settings of the suspension and the volume of oil contained in the stanchions – with different quantities used for the right and left hand sides of the fork. By using different oil volumes calibrated specifically for the left- and right- hand stanchions, both the progressiveness of the fork and the precision with which feel is transmitted to the rider have been improved.
The EVO offers a choice of two different engine maps selectable by the rider with a button practically located on the tank cover. This placement makes the button easy to reach while offering protection against knocks and unintentional operation, while an LED indicator lets the rider immediately identify which map is currently in use.
Frame
Single wave aluminium beam
Wheel base
1305 mm
Max length
1990 mm
Max width
850 mm
Max height
1115 mm
Seat height
660 mm
Ground clearance
310 mm
Footrest height
348 mm
Fuel tank capacity
2,8 l
Reserve
0,5 l
Cooling system capacity
600 cc
Front suspension
Hydraulic fork with ø38 mm shaft
Rear suspension
Hydraulic monoshock
Shock absorber stroke
62 mm
Front wheel travel
165 mm
Rear wheel travel
180 mm
Front brake
disc ø185 mm with 4 piston caliper
Rear brake
disc ø160 mm with 2 piston caliper
Front rim
21 x 1,6 – 32 holes
Rear rim
18 x 2,15 – 32 holes
Front tyre
2,75 – 21
Rear tyre
4.00 R 18
Type
Single-cylinder, 2-stroke, liquid cooled,
lamellar induction in the crankcase
Bore
79,0 mm
Stroke
60,5 mm
Displacement
296,5cc
Compression ratio
9, 96:1
Ignition
Electronic Hidria 12V -110W
Spark plug
NGK GR7CI8
Lubrication
mix with fuel 1,5 % (synthetic oil)
Feeding
with carburettor
Carburettor
Keihin PWK ø 28mm
Spark advance
Variable
Clutch
Wet multi-disc clutch with cush-drive rubber
Primary trasmission
Z. 22/69
Transmission
6 speed
Secondary trasmission
chain
Engine oil
SAE 10W/30 (550 cc)
Consumption l/100 km
2,8
Pollution Co2 [g/km]
66