RIDE REVIEW I 2023 BETA XTRAINER
P104
WHAT'S NEW?
The 2023 Xtrainer isn't a whole lot different
than the '22. Changes might be few, but all are
welcomed. Most apparent is the new red versus
white coloring, which might not make it any
easier to ride but sure makes it easier to look at.
The lead-acid battery is gone, replaced by
a lithium battery, and we all know what that
means—lighter weight, smaller size, greater
performance and longer life. Just don't let it
sit for too long without use. Lithiums can be
finicky when it comes to charging and are
expensive to replace. But since you'll be riding
the Xtrainer so much, that won't be a problem.
The fuel tank holds slightly more this year,
2.32 gallons from 2.25. It's not a lot more,
but we'll take it. The tank is also translucent
now,
so you can see how much fuel you don't
have. Another huge bonus.
Tuned for torque. The Xtrainer's 292cc
two-stroke oil-injected engine is made to crawl.
It's not a revver but can still move along.
Check out the small-
diameter header pipe. You
can trade it out for a normal-
size exhaust pipe if you
want some more pop and
revs from the engine.
PHOTOS: KIT PALMER
