Kiwi Rider January Vol.2 2023 | Page 63

+ Looks awesome ; light weight ; quick and very capable – Nothing

260mm / 240mm front / rear disc Nissin caliper brakes are the equal of any brakes on the market and are , to my mind , arguably the best . They are powerful with great feel , are very reliable and bleed-up easily without the fickle issues that sometimes plague some Euro brands . The larger 240mm rear disc is clearly better in all regards than brands that offer smaller diameter discs . It is fair to say the Beta 200 RR is a fantastic bike with a lovely finish and build quality . It will deliver for all levels and ages of riders and is certainly capable of class wins and perhaps outright victories too in the right hands . Its light weight , responsive engine , great suspension action and comfy ergonomics deliver a package probably more capable than most riders ( can you say you ’ re riding your 450 at its peak all the time ?). I ’ d happily have one in my shed .
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