QUICKSPIN I 2022 Beta 200 RR
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The list of changes to the 2022
Beta 200 RR is very short. Beta
die-hards will notice the new red
and black seat cover (it used to
be all black) and the red head-
light shroud, which used to be
primarily white. Of course, the
graphics are new, too.
Internal changes are restricted
to the Beta's fully adjustable sus-
pension system. The Beta's Sachs
ZF open-cartridge fork, used on
all Beta two-stroke off-road RR
models, features new fork-tube
anodizing that Beta claims is
harder and "improves durability."
Valving has also been re-tuned to
provide a plusher ride.
The single Sachs ZF shock
gets updated compression
damping settings.
The '22 200 RR is also fitted
with Maxxis tires now instead of
Michelins.
The 200 RR, to refresh your
memory, is heavily based on
Beta's 125 RR platform. The steel
frame and most of the motor are
the same as the 125's. A specific
top-end for the 200 has a bore
and stroke of 62 x 63mm, push-
ing the displacement to just a
hair over 190cc (190.2cc) com-
pared to the 125's actual 125cc
displacement and 54 x 54.5mm
configuration. Other significant
differences between the 125 and
200 are their starting and lubrica-
tion systems—the 125 uses the old-
school manual (kick) start method,
the 200 is electric (push button),
and the 125 lubes its top-end via
premix, the 200 is oil injection.
The 200 mixes fuel and air
through a 36mm Keihin PWK
carburetor. It has a six-speed
transmission with a hydraulically
operated clutch and a 2.55-gal-
lon gas tank.
There are two Beta 200cc
models from which to choose—
the 200 RR and 200 RR Race
Edition. The RR, which we are
> So, What's New?
The 2022 Beta 200 RR
didn't get a lot of changes—
didn't really need them.
