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weight, the Racing model ditches the RR's oil-
injection system in favor of premix. You'll also
pay $500 more for the Racing model.
Beta describes the RR, the model we're
reviewing here, being designed for the "casual"
off-road rider who also wants something more
than just a play bike, something he/she can also
race and be competitive on.
As mentioned, the RR is fitted with a Sachs
fork. It's a 48mm open-cartridge-style fork that
is fully adjustable. Compression and rebound
damping and spring preload can all be adjusted
from the top of the fork tube; no tools required.
A single fully adjustable Sachs shock and link-
age handle suspension duties in the back. (In
case you were wondering, the Racing model is
fitted with the same shock as the RR.)
A somewhat unique feature of the 200 is its
electronic oil-injection system. Most two-strokes
mix fuel with oil manually (that's you) for engine
lubrication. Both ways have their advantages
and disadvantages, but oil injection wins hands
down when it comes to simplicity. Since Beta's
oil-injection system is electronically controlled,
it regulates mixture better than a Ratio Rite. A
"low oil" light is installed to help prevent a sud-
den loss of horsepower if you forget to check
the oil tank, which holds a generous 650cc of
Texas tea that seems to last forever. And if the
light does happen to go on in the middle of a
ride, don't panic. Beta says you have at least a
AT A GLANCE
New For 2021
•UPDATED FRAME WITH EXTRA
GUSSETS AROUND STEERING
HEAD AREA
•SLIM BODYWORK, LARGER
FUEL TANK, SLEEKER DESIGN
OVERALL
•REVISED SACHS 48MM OPEN-
CARTRIDGE FORK
•SACHS SHOCK WITH NEW
VALVING AND OVERALL
LONGER IN LENGTH TO WORK
WITH THE NEW CHASSIS
•UPDATED (MORE DURABLE)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
•STRONGER SUBFRAME
•STRONGER SEAT BASE
