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RIDE REVIEW I 2024 BETA 450 RX
initial move towards its quest
for a Pro Motocross or Super-
cross win. With more time under
their belt, we are confident that
the Beta battalion will have a
sharpened weapon ready for the
next 450 shootout.
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ing. The RX resembles a striking
blend between an aggressive
off-roader and a soft motocross
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er. It would likely tear things up
on an NGPC or GNCC track.
Every journey starts with a
single step, and Beta makes that
soundness of its build.
Overall, we can't complain
too much. Given Beta's off-road
background, the RX's softer
suspension and mellow engine
character aren't surprising, but
for some, they might be a bless
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2024 BETA 450 RX ($10,999)
ENGINE TYPE 4-stroke, single
DISPLACEMENT 449.3cc
BORE X STROKE 97x60.8mm
VALVETRAIN 4-valve
COOLING SYSTEM Liquid
STARTING SYSTEM Electric
FUELING EFI, dual-map Kokusan with
Traction Control
THROTTLE BODY 46mm
TRANSMISSION 5-speed,
CLUTCH Hydraulic, adjustable
diaphragm multi-plate
FRAME Molybdenum steel / Double
Cradle w/ push button seat and quick air
filter access
SUBFRAME Aluminum
FRONT SUSPENSION KYB AOS 48mm
REAR SUSPENSION KYB 50mm
FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL 12 in.
REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL 11.8 in.
FRONT-WHEEL 21 in.
REAR WHEEL 19 in.
FRONT BRAKE Single 260mm disc,
Nissin caliper
REAR BRAKE Single 240mm disc,
Nissin caliper
SEAT HEIGHT 37.2 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE 13 in.
FOOTPEG HEIGHT 16.1 in.
FUEL CAPACITY 1.8 gal.
WEIGHT (WET, MEASURED) 250 lbs.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
The RX likes to be revved more
than most 450cc MX bikes.
