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durability and includes a new integrated airbox,
which houses the electronics and oil reservoir.
The 2020 Betas have completely new body-
work, as well. One cool feature that was fur-
ther improved is the push-button seat release.
When KTM/Husqvarna introduced their
counterbalanced two-strokes in 2017, they set
a new standard for vibration management. Beta
has now answered with a counterbalanced
motor that is not quite as smooth as the KTM/
Husqvarna but has significantly less vibration
than the previous generation Betas. The
Beta also includes a new cooling system, with
some of the hoses placed inside the frame to
go along with new radiators.
The 2020 Betas also get updated Sachs
forks and shock. The forks get a new inner
cartridge to lower the center of gravity, and
the valving has been updated to compliment
the new fork. The shock features a new top-
out system, longer shock bumper and
revised valving.
