BETA IN THE NEWS!
2012 Beta 350 RR First Ride
• Chris Bach’s first ride on his new 450 RR
• Chris Bach Ready for Round 2
• Beta Announces 2012 Race Team
• Rent a Beta for the 2012 AMA Mototrial Nationals
• 2012 Beta 520 RS vs Husky 511 Shootout
• American Beta launches new website with an all-new Build Your Own Beta section (BYOB) and accessory ordering online!
• New accessories available
(Plastic skid plate and Rekluse clutches)
• 2012 Beta 350 RR Moto USA Video
• Just in time for winter! New Beta Hoodies
and zip-ups now available!
• View our new 2012 BETA RR Galleries!
2012 Beta Motorcycles. . .
Beta Motorcycles now has a four-bike lineup of dirt bikes designed in-house for the 2012 model year. The RR models are Beta’s full-blown off-road bikes intended for racing and play riding. Beta also offers the RS models which are street-legal.
Big news for this release is the inclusion of the much-anticipated 350 RR. Beta actually introduced this bike as a very late 2011 model, but only a handful ever reached customers. Now it’s here and ready for regular distribution alongside its four-stroke siblings. This is the ultimate single-track motorcycle as its ability to change direction is unmatched while still offering enough torque and power for both play riders and racers. The 350 provides a ‘2-stroke feel’ yet still offers the traction and smooth power delivery of a 4 stroke.
The 350, 400, 450 and 498 (previously the 520) are all based off the same platform. One of the big features is that it still uses a carburetor. The engines get a redesigned cylinder head. The cam chain tensioner is changed to minimize engine noise, as are the valve retainers along with a reinforced camshaft bridge. The engine cam chain receives higher oil volume and the drain plug is revised to simplify oil changes. A stronger cam chain guide, updated counterbalance bearings and a new clutch primary gear and springs help beef up durability and improve clutch action.
All told the engine is just further refined, but the suspension gets a major overhaul. The Marzocchi fork is replaced with a 48mm Sachs fork. Using TFX technology, the Sachs front end was developed exclusively for Beta and it matches a Sachs shock. The fork gets SKF seals and wipers. The triple clamp has been changed to accept the new sticks.
The AJP hydraulic clutch is traded out for a Brembo unit. Braking is handled by a new set of contoured rotors and the spark arrestor restricts less exhaust flow. Beta has once again switched back to red bodywork with new front fender support and redesigned headlight assembly. The new color complements one of our favorite features, the red chassis. These are definitely some of the most exotic and beautiful dirt bikes available. Plastic frame guards do their job above the footpegs. The steel frame itself has large diameter on the lower tubes and extra gusseting for a more rigid chassis.
Updates for the 2012 RR Include:
Engine:
* Redesigned cylinder head including reinforced camshaft bridge, valve retainers, and updated cam chain tensioner to help reduce engine noise.
* New clutch primary gear and springs for better engagement and clutch action.
* Updated counterbalance bearings for increased reliability.
* Stronger cam chain guides
* Increased oil volume to the engine cam chain for reduced friction.
* New oil drain plug for easier oil changes.
Chassis:
* All new Sachs 48mm fork with TFX technology, developed by Sachs exclusively for Beta. This new design allows the fork to move through its stroke with very little friction.
* New SKF fork seals and wipers with self-lubricating compounds to also reduce stiction.
* New triple clamp to match perfectly with the new front fork.
* Redesigned frame with extra gussets as well as an increased tube diameter on the lower tubes. This new frame has less flex and has improved stability.
* New front and rear brake rotors.
* New Brembo clutch master cylinder for a better clutch feel and engagement.
* Redesigned muffler (Spark Arrestor) offers better flow while retaining a quiet exhaust note.
* Redesigned front headlight and front fender support
* Striking new red color for 2012
Updates for the 2012 RS Include:
Engine:
* Redesigned cylinder head including reinforced camshaft bridge, valve retainers, and updated cam chain tensioner to help reduce engine noise.
* New clutch primary gear and springs for better engagement and clutch action.
* Updated counterbalance bearings for increased reliability.
* Stronger cam chain guides
* Increased oil volume to the engine cam chain for reduced friction.
* New oil drain plug for easier oil changes.
* Offered in 350, 450, and 520 versions for 2012
Chassis:
* 45mm Marzocchi front fork valved for Dual Sport use.
* Redesigned frame with extra gussets. This new frame has less flex and has improved stability.
* Striking new red frame with white plastics for 2012
* Over 65 accessories to make your RS yours.
* Exclusive Beta BYOB (Build Your Own Beta) program
