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 2Str-4Str 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.
For the MY 2022 version, the engineers at Rignano sull’Arno 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
As the standard version, the racing range is also made up of 8 different models, each with its own unique character and strengths.
125 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.
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.
Racing components:
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 2Str 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 2Str 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.
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.
Frame
Molybdenum steel with double cradle split above the exhaust port
Wheelbase
1477 mm
Max length
2167 mm
Max width
815 mm
Max height
1270 mm
Seat height
930 mm
Ground clearance
325 mm
Footrest height
410 mm
Dry weight
94 kg (front 45 kg; rear 49 kg)
Fuel tank capacity
9,5 l
Reserve
2,3 l
Cooling system capacity
1,3 l
Front suspension
Hydraulic USD fork with ø 48 mm shaft
Rear suspension
Monoshock with progressive compound lever
Shock absorber stroke
135 mm
Front wheel travel
295 mm
Rear wheel travel
290 mm
Front brake
Wave disc ø260 mm and double-piston floating caliper
Rear brake
Wave disc ø240 mm and single-piston floating caliper
Front rim
21 x 1,6 – 36 holes
Rear rim
18 x 1,85 – 36 holes
Front tyre
90/90 – 21
Rear tyre
120/90 – 18
Type
Single cylinder, 2-stroke, liquid-cooled
Bore
54 mm
Stroke
54,5 mm
Displacement
124,8cc
Compression ratio
15:1
Exhaust Valve
BPV system
Starter
kick starter
Ignition
AC Kokusan – digital CDI
Spark plug
NGK BR9ECMVX
Induction system
induction reed
Lubrication
mixing
Carburettor
Keihin PWK 36
Clutch
wet multi-disc with reverse opening
Primary drive
Z. 23/73
Transmission
6 gears
Final transmission
chain
Engine oil
SAE 10W/40
Consumption
l/100 km 3,3
Pollution
Co2 [g/km] 76,2