2021 BETA 200 RR
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The 200 RR is based on the Italian
company's existing 125 RR platform.
The frame comes straight off the 125,
as does the motor but with some im-
portant differences. Simply boring out
the cylinder is no good, so the 200 got
a completely new top end. Bore and
stroke changed from 54 x 54.5mm to
62 x 63mm for an actual displacement
of 190.2cc. However, much of the 200's
bottom end is the same as the 125's. The
200 also gets oil injection and electric
starting. The 125 has neither. A back-up
kick-starter is available for the 200 as an
option for approximately $400.
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Today, Beta offers two versions of the
200, the RR and Racing. The 200 Rac-
ing is a little more tuned for, yes, racing.
The two are still very similar motorcycles,
however. The main difference between
the two is the Racing's higher-end KYB,
versus the RR's Sachs, fork. The Rac-
ing also gets a few more protective
parts, doo-dads, and prettier trim, and
since hardcore racers tend to want light
(Below) Red is
back. The 2021 200
RR is as much fun
to ride as it looks.
(Right) Engine
highlights include
an adjustable
mechanical power-
valve, a hydraulic
clutch, two engine
power modes, and
electric starting,
which is highly
welcomed, even for
a 200cc two-stroke.
