First Look: 2016 Beta RR Racing
By Team TMX on 16th Oct 15
Beta's new 2016 RR bikes will be available from the middle to the end of November
The RR Racing spec features more race ready parts and upgrades to that of their standard 2016 RR machinery released earlier this year.
RR Race editions will be available, from November, in 250/300 2T and 350/430/480 4T engine sizes.
Chassis
A new Sachs fork with a closed cartridge is the result of a long collaboration between Beta and Sachs. The large volume of the internal closed cartridge allows for consistent and stable action as the operating temperatures and conditions change. This, along with the fork spring provides stable front end feel without the side effects of an all-air fork.
The new fork is also fitted with low-friction fork seals to improve the smoothness while still providing excellent protection and sealing.
The rear shock has been re-valved for racing situations applications to improve feel and stability under extreme conditions.
Electronics
A control unit with dual mapping and a switch on the handlebar allows riders to quickly change from a "soft” setting, which provides better traction on slippery terrain, to a "hard” setting, which allows for the best performance in premium riding conditions.
Premix
Unlike the standard RR models, all 2T RR Race Editions require pre-mixing for the oil and gas. Serious racers demand the lightest machines thus the Beta engineers removed this feature to reduce a small amount of weight from the bike.
Special components
- Quick release front axle pull.
- RR Vertigo hand guards with "In Mould” graphics.
- Black, lightweight and robust aluminium footrests with a wider contact surface and steel pins that provide maximum grip in all conditions without reducing any durability.
- Red aluminium chain tensioner blocks.
- Special Racing seat with a pocket.
- Black anodised shift lever and rear brake pedal.
- red anodised aluminium with a pure Factory look.
