2021 BETA 200 RR
R I D E R E V I E W
P84
and the fork was indeed feeling bet-
ter at that point. Sachs makes good
equipment, that we know, so we feel
reasonably sure this fork has plenty of
potential.
Braking is excellent. Both front and
rear discs have good feel, but they don't
have to work exceptionally hard to slow
this lightweight of a motorcycle down.
Our Beta came fitted with Michelin
Enduro tires with short Euro-spec knobs,
and while providing adequate traction on
hard terrain, their stiff sidewalls translates
into a harsh ride over rocks.
We didn't like a few other things, such
as the left switchgear on the handlebar
that includes a non-functioning turn
indicator switch. Handguards are miss-
ing, as is a front brake disc guard, and
the fat exhaust pipe is susceptible to
damage (which isn't anything new with
two-strokes, though). There is, however,
a plastic skid plate.
On the other hand, there are many
smaller things we like about the 200,
such as the grab slots on the subframe
for easylifting, full lighting, the option of
removing the headlight and the meter
with a solid number plate, which comes
with the bike. A tool kit is also included.
And Beta offers more than 300 acces-
sory options for the 200.
FUN FOR THOUGHT
Overall, off-roading doesn't get much
more fun than this. The Beta 200 RR is
an outstanding motorcycle that should
please a wide range of off-road enthu-
siasts, from the young rider who rides
with the throttle pinned all the time to
the older rider who wants a lightweight,
good handling, and fast trail bike that
has enough torque to plow through
anything in its way, even if it's between
green and checkered flags. CN
VOLUME 57 ISSUE 47 NOVEMBER 24, 2020 P84
SPECIFICATIONS
2021 BETA 200 RR ($8699)
ENGINE
2-stroke, single-cylinder
DISPLACEMENT
190.2cc
BORE & STROKE
62 x 63mm
COOLING SYSTEM
Liquid
COMPRESSION RATIO
13.5:1
EXHAUST VALVE
Beta Progressive Valve (BPV)
IGNITION
AC-CDI Kokusan
LUBRICATION
Electronic Oil Injection
OIL TANK CAPACITY
650cc
FUELING
36mm Keihin PWK carburetor
TRANSMISSION
6-speed
CLUTCH
Wet, multi-disc, hydraulic
STARTING SYSTEM
Electric w/optional back-up kick
FINAL DRIVE
O-ring chain
FRAME
Molybdenum steel/double cradle
w/quick air filter access
FRONT SUSPENSION
Sachs, 48mm USD fork, fully adj.
REAR SUSPENSION
Sachs, single shock, fully adj.
FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL
11.6 in.
REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL
11.4 in.
FRONT WHEEL
21 in.
REAR WHEEL
18 in.
FRONT BRAKE
260mm disc
REAR BRAKE
240mm disc
WHEELBASE
58.1 in.
SEAT HEIGHT
36.6 in.
FUEL CAPACITY
2.55 gal.
GROUND CLEARANCE
12.8 in.
WEIGHT (DRY, CLAIMED)
213.8 lbs.
