to-goodness all-around motorcycle
capable of many great things, including
racing. Okay, hitting the Nevada desert
whoops at high speed in a hare and
hound isn't one of them, but extreme
enduros and especially spirited single-
track trail riding are. Hear that? That's
the South Carolina woods calling the
Xtrainer's name.
The Xtrainer's ultra-torquey, non-
revvy motor, versatile six-speed trans-
mission, light weight, high ground
clearance,
skid plate, low center of
gravity and close-to-the-ground seat
height inspire shiploads of confidence,
and the Beta's Olle suspension is way
better than it was a few years ago.
Higher-end KYB components would be
better, of course, but it would also push
the Xtrainer's price into RR territory. We
might've said whoops aren't the Xtrain-
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er's cup of tea, but you'll be surprised
just how fast you can hit them before
you start to pucker. Beta found a suit
-
able happy medium for the Xtrainer's
base
suspension settings.
A slim profile makes
for easy maneuvering.
Seat height is
approximately an inch
lower than its full-
race 300 RR cousin.
The Xtrainer is versatile.
From tight woods to
rocky deserts, the
Xtrainer can tackle it all.
The more technical the
better, though.
