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QUICKSPIN I 2022 Beta 200 RR P100 200 is designed for the tight stuff, not Baja, so when speeds ramp up on occa- sion, be forewarned, the 200's suspen- sion is soft, and you'll be going through wheel travel faster than a lunch-size bag of Doritos. Electric starting for a 200cc two-stroke might seem kind of silly, but we love it! Call us lazy, but we'd have it no other way. But if you like the peace of mind of manual starting, however, it is still avail- able as an option. And the oil-injection system is fantastic. It makes life living with the 200 that much simpler. It takes straight gas (there is no mixing), and Rod- ney says it'll go through about four tanks before you should add oil. If you forget, a very attention-getting light illuminates when the oil level starts getting low, but not to worry, you still have a long way to go before you will experience a sudden loss of horsepower. The 200 is slim and comfortable; we just wish it came fitted with handguards, but it does have an engine guard. Con- trols/levers are right where they should be and feel light to the touch. Two fingers on the hydraulic clutch are almost over- kill, and one finger is more than enough on the very effective front brake. Overall, the 200 just does not require a ton of ef- fort from the rider, which is a good thing on a long and technical ride. Since this was my first experience on the Beta 200, I now understand where Kit is coming from. The 200 RR is, indeed, an extremely fun and effective motorcycle on the trail, the more techni- cal, the better, but, when asked, it will also get up and go exceptionally well, too, just so long as there are no whoops. But that's what the Race Edition is for. Can't wait to get our hands on that one. Back off, Kit! CN SPECIFICATIONS 2022 BETA 200 RR ($8999) ENGINE 2-stroke, single 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.