a headlight (and taillight) and an
easy-access air filter. We're sad
that it doesn't come with hand
guards, though, but it does come
with a sturdy skid plate, which is
probably more important anyway.
If you plan to street legalize
your 430, you'll be glad to know
that Beta left a blinker/horn/
headlight switch on the left
handlebar, ready for wiring.
And we can't forget about
Beta's unique Build Your Own
Beta (B.Y.O.B.) program that al
-
lows you to customize your Beta
at purchase
(for extra dollars, of
course). If it was our 430, we'd
consider adding a radiator fan,
a backup kick starter, maybe
even a lowering kit and do
-
ing something about those
missing
hand guards.
But the Beta 430 RR is impres
-
sive, just how it is—an excep-
tional user-friendly big-bore
four-stroke
off-roader that, as
advertised, meets the comfort
and performance needs of the
casual and serious trail rider and
even the part-time racer.
CN
RIDE REVIEW I 2023 BETA 430 RR
P96
2023 BETA 430 RR ($10,699)
ENGINE TYPE: Single cylinder, 4-stroke
DISPLACEMENT: 430.95cc
BORE X STROKE: 95 x 60.8mm
COOLING SYSTEM: Liquid
COMPRESSION RATIO: 12.33:1
IGNITION: Dual-map Kokusan
MAP SWITCH: 2 engine modes w/4-way traction control
SPARK PLUG: NGK LKAR8A-9
LUBRICATION: Twin Oil Pumps w/Cartridge Filter & Separate
Compartments For Engine & Transmission
CARBURETOR: 42mm Throttle Body w/Dual Injectors
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: 48mm ZF Sachs Open Cartridge with
compression, rebound & spring preload adjustment
REAR SUSPENSION: Aluminum Body Sachs shock w/adjustable
rebound and hi/low-speed compression
FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL: 11.6 in.
REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL: 11.4 in.
FRONT BRAKE: Single disc w/260mm floating rotor
REAR BRAKE: Single disc w/240mm rotor
FRONT WHEEL: 21 in.
REAR WHEEL: 18 in.
TIRES: Maxxis MaxxEnduro (Dunlop Geomax MX53 as tested)
WHEELBASE: 58.7 in.
SEAT HEIGHT: 37 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 12.6 in.
DRY WEIGHT (CLAIMED): 239 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY: 2.4 gal.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
The Beta 430 RR
might sound "big and
heavy," but it feels
light and agile.
