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QUICKSPIN I 2022 Beta 300 RR P90 speed mountain single-track trails, the Beta's suspension is fine, but be prepared to do some adjustments for faster, more wide-open terrain. We know from experience that Sachs makes quality equipment, so we're confident you can make the Beta's suspension work much better than stock with a little bit of time and effort. Aside from the suspension, the Beta looks and feels top notch. The Brembo hydraulic clutch has nice a light pull and offers great feel, while the Nissin Brakes perform well, too, (both front and rear) with plenty of power and predictability. We love the Beta's oil-injection system; it makes life way simpler. No more mixing gas, or remembering which fuel can is which. Straight gas in the tank, and oil goes in the reservoir located underneath the seat (which can be removed without tools) and won't need refill- ing until after you have burned through three to four tanks of gas. A warning light shines in case you forget. The easy-access airbox, which requires zero tools to get to the air filter, also helps makes living with the Beta just that much easier. In the visual department, the Beta is a look- er. The red plastic, red frame and black excel wheels really tie the whole package together. Both of our test riders were impressed with the Beta 300 RR for what it's designed to do. The fortitude of the 292cc powerplant, the hydraulic clutch, electric starter, oil-injection system, and the finished package were all standout features and make it fun to live with. However, the faster we rode it, the less sat- isfied we were with it mainly because of its out-of-whack suspension. But that's where the Race Edition comes in. However, for the hard-core, or even casual, trail rider that likes to sign up for the occasional enduro (but not before a date with their favorite suspension tuner,) the RR is without question a serious off- road contender to consider. CN SPECIFICATIONS 2022 BETA 300 RR ($9699) ENGINE TYPE 2-stroke, single, adjustable power- valve COOLING SYSTEM Liquid DISPLACEMENT 292.6cc BORE X STROKE 73 x 69.9mm COMPRESSION RATIO 11.63:1 STARTING SYSTEM Electric, (kick starter optional) LUBRICATION Electronic oil injection FUELING Keihin PWK 36mm TRANSMISSION 6-speed, hydraulic clutch FRAME Molybdenum steel, double cradle w/quick air filter access FRONT SUSPENSION 48mm Sachs open cartridge with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustment REAR SUSPENSION Aluminum body Sachs shock, w/ adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL 11.6 in REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL 11.4 in FRONT WHEEL 21 in. REAR WHEEL 18 in. FRONT TIRE Maxxis Maxx Enduro Enduro Competition REAR TIRE Maxxis Maxx Enduro Enduro Competition FRONT BRAKE 260mm floating rotor, Nissin caliper REAR BRAKE 240mm rotor, Nissin caliper WHEELBASE 58.3 in. SEAT HEIGHT 36.6 in. GROUND CLEARANCE 12.6 in. FUEL CAPACITY 2.5 gal. WEIGHT (CURB, CLAIMED) 228 lbs.