DIRT NEWS
Underneath all that red are updated side-panel
mounts for easier fitment, along with a new
airbox with improved waterproofing.
While dirt bike seats aren’t known for their
comfort, Beta has set to work in this area with
improved foam and base plate to provide not
only a more comfortable ride but also provide
better rider support.
While the engines see no significant updates,
Beta has swapped in a new electrical system
from Kokusan, which it says offers improved
charging efficiency while also updating the
speedometer for better reliability and precision.
With suspension a crucial component on any
bike, Beta hasn’t left the ZF suspenders alone
either. In addition to new shock absorber
settings to help increase traction, there have
been internal component upgrades to the ZF
fork to improve its action and reliability.
Beta says, “This relentless quest for success,
which has been built on top level competitions,
exhausting tests of Beta’s research and
development team, and feedback from
enthusiasts, have made it possible to fine-tune
and apply numerous improvements on the
new RRs for 2021”
Our test riders were impressed with the Beta
models when they were launched here in New
Zealand last year, so they’re chomping at the bit
to get a go on the new bikes. Jock in particular is
mighty fond of the 480 big bore machine.
Beta Motorcycles NZ’s Brand Manager, Mike
Ramsey, said pricing has yet to be set and that
globally the new Beta RR line is becoming
available this month, with NZ machines due
to land on our shores in September.
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