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RIDE REVIEW I 2023 BETA XTRAINER P112 Our Xtrainer was fitted with FIM-stamped Shinko 216MX tires with shorter knobbies than usual. The Shinkos are fine for "normal" riding while you're still learning the bike. You can swap them out for your favorite knobbies with more bite when they wear out. What didn't we like? Nothing major, but the non-functional blinker switch that operates the phantom blinkers is a bit weird (and it forces the map switch to be mounted farther away from your thumb). You need a wrench to remove the single bolt that holds the air filter in place; we wish it was toolless, but at least getting to it is. And does the bike really need a horn? Overall, the Beta Xtrainer is a wonderful off- roader. The Xtrainer may lead you to believe this bike is for beginners only, but it's not. Yes, fledgling off-roaders will indeed love the Xtrainer, but so will the experienced off-roader who is more interested in tackling techni - cal trails, and maybe even an extreme hard enduro or two, than top-end speed. But you can still wick it up on the Xtrainer with a fair amount of confidence to scratch that speed itch we all get from time to time. Despite jumping in price a little bit, the Beta Xtrainer is still worth every penny. CN 2023 BETA XTRAINER ($8299) ENGINE TYPE: Single cylinder, 2-stroke DISPLACEMENT: 292.3cc BORE X STROKE: 73 x 69.9mm COOLING SYSTEM: Liquid COMPRESSION RATIO: 11.55:1 EXHAUST VALVE: Beta Progressive Valve (BPV) IGNITION: AC-CDI Kokusan MAP SWITCH: 2 engine modes SPARK PLUG: NGK GR7C18 LUBRICATION: Electronic oil injection OIL TANK CAPACITY: 650cc CARBURETOR: Keihin PWK 36mm CLUTCH: Wet Diaphragm-style TRANSMISSION: 6-speed STARTING SYSTEM: Electric / backup kick lever optional FINAL DRIVE: O-ring chain FRAME: Molybdenum steel / double cradle w/quick air filter access FRONT SUSPENSION: Olle 43mm inverted fork w/adj. damping REAR SUSPENSION: Olle steel body single shock fully adjustable FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL: 10.6 in. REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL: 10.6 in. FRONT BRAKE: Single disc w/260mm floating rotor / Nissin REAR BRAKE: Single disc w/240mm rotor / Nissin FRONT WHEEL: 21 in. REAR WHEEL: 18 in. TIRES: Shinko WHEELBASE: 57.8 in. SEAT HEIGHT: 35.8 in. GROUND CLEARANCE: 12.6 in. DRY WEIGHT (CLAIMED): 216 lbs. FUEL CAPACITY: 2.4 gal. S P E C I F I C AT I O N S The cost-effective Olle suspension has improved significantly over the years.