B
eta markets their XTrainer
as an entry-level off-road
bike and some even view
it as a "girl bike." After spending
several weeks riding the XTrainer
and allowing others of various skill
levels to ride it, I would argue that
it is a confidence-boosting off-road
motorcycle for just about any level
of rider. It has a slightly lower seat
height (35.8 inches compared to
36.6 inches for a Beta 300 RR)
and half-inch shorter wheelbase. It
has the same 12.6 inches of ground
clearance as the RR models, but
the footpegs are a little over a half
inch lower. The 292cc two-stroke
engine is tuned for mellower power
delivery, primarily via the exhaust
pipe that is noticeably smaller in
diameter than what comes on the
more racey RR model Betas. All
of this makes the bike easy to ride
and provides the confidence to
tackle more difficult terrain. That
may be a dirt road for a beginner or
a gnarly trail or hard enduro event
for a more experienced rider.
VOLUME 59 ISSUE 25 JUNE 21, 2022 P91
In our opinion, the
Beta XTrainer is
incorrectly labeled
as an entry-level
off-road bike. It is
true that it is a great
entry-level off-road
bike, but experienced
riders will also find it
to be a capable and
confidence-boosting
motorcycle.
THE BETA XTRAINER MAKES TOUGH STUFF EASIER,
REGARDLESS OF YOUR DEFINITION OF TOUGH
ONFIDENCE
BOOSTER
BY SEAN FINLEY I PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESSE ZIEGLER
