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Cycle News 2023 Issue 03 January 24

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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RIDE REVIEW I 2023 BETA 300 RR RACE EDITION P74 the moment, Beta can't get Met- zeler tires due to supply chain issues. TRAIL TIME So how do all those specs translate to real-world perfor- mance on the trails? In short, very well. One of our test riders said that the Beta 300 RR Race Edition is the closest thing to an MX bike with a headlight due to the amazing bark of the motor, especially compared to the TPI fuel-injected Austrian bikes that deliver an almost electric pow - erband without the thrill factor. Not everybody will appreciate that bark, but if you like a bike that is really snappy and playful, you will probably love this motor. And unlike an MX bike converted for off-road use, the 300 RR Race Edition has amazing tractability off the bottom, making it equally good for technical trails. Fuel injection is arguably bet - ter for changes in altitude, but the stock carburetor jetting was just about perfect on our test

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