Beta's Factory MY 24 models are headed to the UK
By Team TMX on 25th Jan 24
Beta UK’s John Lampkin has released news of the Italian brand’s EVO Factory trials that are being released to the market in February, just before the start of the sporting season, ready to compete at the highest levels.
The range has already amassed incredible success with George Hemingway’s Trial3 World Championship title testament to their 125cc model. Beta motorcycles have also achieved excellent results with George’s big brother Harry in Trial 2, Matteo Grattarola in TrialGP and Andrea Sofia Rabino in the TrialGP Women class.
For 2024, some updates have been made which increase the model's refinement, while maintaining its racing pedigree.
The highlights of the new Factory MY 24 models, in terms of the engine, frame and suspension are as follows –
The two-stroke motors have a magnesium crankcase with a black finish. These not only look good but offer a weight reduction of 1.35kg, maximising the agility of the bike.
The motor’s trimmed clutch discs were created specifically to maximise clutch precision and controllability in every possible situation and particularly to make the most extreme repetitive actions easier to manage even at high rpm, such as big obstacles and rear wheel hops. This ensures extreme precision every time.
Black anodised engine oil plugs look good and are hard-wearing.
A titanium exhaust on the 250/300 models provides a weight reduction of over 600g, as well as ensuring greater performance at medium-high engine speeds thanks to its greater internal diameter.
The EVO Factory 125 exhaust, once again made of titanium, stands out from that of the larger engine sizes due to its internal structure, with an initial conical section providing an increase in torque and acceleration at low RPMs.
The recently introduced new crankshaft and piston rod with reduced interaxle spacing (1.5mm less, at 114.5 mm compared to 116mm) is confirmed on all engine sizes of the two-stroke models, except for the 125. The bore and stroke remain unchanged, while the pistons are new Meteor models.
As is well known, the EVO Factory models are equipped with higher-performance engines than the EVO models, and this characteristic is confirmed once again for MY24.
Thanks to the reduced crankcase weight, the titanium header and reduced alternating masses, the bike is more manageable, while the engines guarantee improved performance and driveability, reaching another level of power and responsiveness.
The handling is, as always, at the top of their class, and vibration is minimised.
The four-stroke Factory variant also benefits from a series of upgrades relative to the standard EVO version. The electronic control unit receives a higher power rating, which translates to improved spark stability and improved combustion at all engine speeds. To provide an outlet for the greater available power, the EVO Factory four-stroke is also equipped with a lighter weight and higher performance titanium silencer.
In terms of the frame and design, the new Evo Factory My 2024 differs from the standard version as follows –
The Evo Factory 24 is confirmed to have gold front forks, which provide the model with both aesthetic and functional benefits. The colour is the result of a TIN treatment, allowing for smoother sliding of the fork, whose hydraulic management remains entrusted to the recently introduced internal damping system. The continuous refinement of the settings ensures a suspension package which is at the top of the range in the trial bike sector, thanks in no small part to its combination with the mono-shock that has an optimised spring guide geometry (with red spring).
The configuration of the rear suspension linkage is more progressive, to ensure greater traction and provide a superior feel to the rider. This facilitates wheelies and helps overcome large obstacles.
New billet triple clamps with an anodised blue finish provide stiffness and lightness (weighing around 100g less than the standard models), they also feature adjustable handlebar brackets to let the rider find their ideal position. The new colour introduced for MY 24 also lends the bike a zero-compromise appearance.
Chain adjusters, handlebar end plugs and footpegs with black anodised finish: the footpegs are durable, lightweight components, with the non-slip steel pins ensuring maximum grip.
Another nice little touch is version-specific radiator hoses in red silicone that offer improved cooling performance, these components also give the bike a thoroughbred racing look.
Galfer racing brake discs offer maximum braking power and are extremely lightweight, which contributes to reducing unsprung mass and maximises the bike's rideability.
Other highlights include BrakTec brake and clutch master cylinders, a rear brake calliper with anti-vibration system for pads, new blue anodised Morad wheels, Michelin X-light tyres – the leader in the sector in terms of weight, performance and grip in all situations, and Bold New Graphics – red and blue have always been the colours used for Beta's race-ready models, and this new EVO Factory does not disappoint. The model's look is further enhanced by the new matte-gloss graphics, with the matte red parts contrasting with the glossy blue and white.
The new Evo Factory 24 models are also equipped for the first time with the new Beta electronic key as the traditional “Kill-switch” has been replaced with Beta's new patented electronic key. It is a magnetic lanyard-type kill switch, which provides both the function of theft protection and that of protecting the bike and driver.
The key is a two-part component, like the device it replaces – one part remains fastened to the bike's handlebars, while the other is magnetic (worn by the rider with a cord around their wrist), activating a mechanism in the event they are disconnected; however, it differs due to its univocal coding linking the two parts, providing anti-theft functionality. To hammer the point home, the key prevents the engine from being started when it is disconnected, thanks to coding which links it to the bike’s ignition, discouraging theft of the bike when it is left unattended. It still operates in the same manner as a traditional kill-switch, the bike is shut off when the magnetic point of contact that is connected to the rider’s wrist and the bike's handlebar is disconnected.
The bikes are due in the UK in February and pricing is as follows – the Evo Factory 2T 125cc/200cc is £6995.00 while the Evo Factory 2T 250cc/300cc and 4T 300cc will cost £7495.00.
See more – including where to pre-order yours from – at beta-uk.com.
