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BETTER BETAS FOR 2022

A s the saying goes , there ’ s always room for improvement ... and that is the exact approach Beta Motorcycles has taken for its new 2022 RR range . Due in New Zealand dealers in September , the new Beta enduro focused RR models look the goods with slick new graphics with the upgrades continuing throughout the chassis , suspension and engine departments of both the two-stroke and four-stroke models . Currently , Beta ’ s NZ distributor Euromoto doesn ’ t plan to bring in the RR125 two-stroke or the RR350 four-stroke to the Kiwi market due to pricing and low demand for the outgoing models , which means the NZ Beta enduro range will consist of six models for 2022 . When it came to refining the range for the new model year , Beta ’ s engineers ’ challenge was to fine-tune the bikes without altering their unique characters , while accentuating all the outstanding qualities setting each individual model apart . Upgrades covering the whole RR range for 2022 include new compression damping settings with independent high and low-speed damping rates for the mono-shock . Beta says this prevents the two parameters from influencing each other and limiting the suspension tuning options for the rider . The fork settings have also been revised to improve ride-ability and precision during extreme use . The fork tubes are now different in colour , thanks to the new anodising process , which is said to improve the surface hardness and corrosion resistance of the fork . Visually , all 2022 Beta RR models now feature a hot , new , all-red colour scheme . Combined with the new graphics , which match the shape and

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