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Cycle News 2019 Issue 07 February 20

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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2019 BETA 200 RR FULL REVIEW P80 WHAT'S IT MADE OF? The 200 RR is closely based on the company's 125 RR that was intro- duced last year. The 200 shares the same small-bore-specific frame as the 125 and a big chunk of the engine, one of the biggest differences the bore and stroke. The 125's 54mm x 54mm square-bore configuration has been bumped up for the 200 to a near square-bore configuration of 63mm x 64mm, yielding a larger displacement of 190.2cc, and a lower compression ratio of 13.5:1, versus the 125's signifi- (Above) The 200cc two-stroke class is back with the introduction of the Beta 200 RR. Sure is pretty! (Below left) Tapered aluminum handlebars have good feel. (Below right) The tank holds a generous 2.25 gallons.

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