VOLUME ISSUE JUNE , P111
Overall, there are many things to
like about the Xtrainer and hardly
anything not to like. One of our
favorites is its oil injection system,
which means no premixing gas with
oil. Once you've lived with an oil-
injected dirt bike, you'll never want to
go back. Same with electric starting,
which is the norm for 200cc and up
two-stroke off-roaders these days.
(You can add kickstart as an option
if you want a backup.)
We like using the Xtrainer's adjust
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able dual engine maps, depicted
by a rain cloud and the full sun
on a switch connected to the left
handlebars. The nice thing about
the Xtrainer's maps, you can actu
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ally feel a difference. Want more
change? You can also fiddle with the
adjustable exhaust power-valve, but
you will have to pull over and pull out
an Allen wrench to make a change; it
might not be very convenient, but it
is definitely worth having.
We like the Xtrainer's hydrauli
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cally operated clutch with an ultra-
light pull and excellent feel. And the
clutch rarely winces when you abuse
it. We're also happy Beta fitted the
Xtrainer with a radiator fan.
The Xtrainer's high-end Nissin
brakes are strong and borderline
grabby. Newer riders will have to get
used to the feel, but more experi
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enced riders will like it.
A headlight and enduro-style com-
puter that includes speed, an odom-
eter, two separate trip meters, and
an hour meter are convenient, as is
the aluminum kickstand that tucks
nicely out of harm's way.
Like a trials bike, the
Xtrainer is nearly
impossible to stall and
will chug its way through
anything. It will then snap
to attention if asked.
