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BETA RELEASES 2026 XTRAINER TWO-STROKE

Beta has just released another part of its grand plan for 2026. This time, it's the Xtrainer's turn in the spotlight. This is traditionally the most affordable European 300cc two-stroke on the market, although 2026 prices have not yet been…
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FULL TEST: BETA 450RC CROSS-COUNTRY RACER

Beta proved something to the world last year. The tiny Italian company took on the giants of Supercross. They built a motocross bike, assembled a pro racing team and scored points with a budget that was a fraction of what anyone else…
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BETA MX BIKES FOR 2026: NEW 350cc TWO-STROKE!

Beta has announced its 2026 motocross line and it includes a new 350cc two-stroke! The new model replaces the previous 300cc two-stoke and is accompanied by a new 250 two-stroke. Those two models join an updated 450RX. The full press…
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BETA ANNOUNCES 2026 X-PRO OFF-ROAD BIKES

Beta has revealed a large portion if its 2026 model line. The X-Pro off-road bikes are on the way, scheduled to arrive in dealers starting in August. There are numerous updates starting including larger radiators, coolant recovery tanks,…
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BETA INTRODUCES THE ALP: LOW COST DUAL-SPORT

PRESS RELEASE: Beta USA is bringing two new models in the Mini Adventure sectors to the market. The new Alp 4.0 and Alp X. Inspired by the historic Alp 4.0 which has been produced and sold in Europe for more than twenty five years will now…
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BETA ANNOUNCES BENNY BLOSS EDITION

Beta Motorcycles is producing a very limited run of Special Edition 2024 Benny Bloss Replica 450 RX models to commemorate a successful first season in Supercross. Only twenty-five of these replica motorcycles will be produced, with each…
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2024 BETA 300RR RACE EDITION: FULL TEST

Beta’s 300RR two-strokes provide a reality check for the off-road world. While all the Austrian brands are marching headlong into the mouth of the technological unknown, Beta’s engineers have decided there’s still room for improvement with…
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RIDING THE ELECTRIC BETA EXPLORER: THE WRAP

We have been getting more opportunities to ride electric bikes of various sorts. Some are better than others. The fact that Beta is offering the Explorer is an endorsement of sorts. Here’s a company that specializes in the most hard-core…
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RIDING THE TWIN-SPARK-PLUG BETA 300: THE WRAP

For a few weeks we’ve been riding the Beta 300RR two-stroke Race Edition. One of the most interesting things about this bike is that it now has a twin-spark-plug ignition. That’s in addition to the features that Beta puts on all its Race…
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BETA REVEALS 2025 300RX & 450RX MOTOCROSS MODELS

Beta has released more new models for the coming season. Now, the 2025 RX motocross models have been revealed. The line up still has two models: the 300RX two-stroke and the 450RX four-stroke. The official Beta press release follows:…
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2025 BETA XTRAINER

It's new bike season! New models are being announced on a weekly basis. The Beta Xtrainer for 2025 has been revealed and it now has a new look. It's still aimed at the entry-level enduro market with a lower seat height and an affordable…
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FIRST LOOK: 2025 BETA RR-X-PRO MODELS

Beta has just revealed the first of its 2025 motorcycles. The main attraction is the creation of a new line: the RR-X Pro models. The official word from Beta follows: After twenty years of production, the Beta RR models have been…
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2024 BETA 390RR RACE EDITION: FULL REVIEW

Motocross guys, listen up: Beta (pronounced "Bay-Tah") didn’t just pop out of the womb when it announced a Supercross team. The company has been building off-road bikes longer than any of us have been alive. One of the most intriguing is…
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BETA 450RX MOTOCROSS BIKE: FULL TEST

It’s about time. We’re surprised that anyone is surprised by Beta’s entry into the motocross world. This is a company that knows how to build race bikes; that much is obvious from a long list of championships that includes World Enduro,…
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2024 BETA 500RS DUAL-SPORT: FULL TEST

Beta is sneaky. This isn't a company that generates a lot of hype and grand expectations. Austrian and Japanese corporations make all the headlines and win high-profile races, while Beta engineers work quietly in Italy, matching their…
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