P126
RIDE REVIEW I 2024 BETA 430 RR RACE EDITION
For a "big-bore" four-stroke, the 430 is
a pussycat. Its power is easy to manage
on tight single-track trails and offers
confidence when opening the throttle.
There is nothing scary about the Beta's
motor whatsoever. Don't get me wrong,
the 430 is powerful but still very ridable.
I quickly learned to take advantage
of the 430's excellent lugability. There
were several challenging rocky, dry, slip
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pery, and technical climbs out there, and
after a while, I got to the point where I
feared none of them, knowing the 430
would chug up them all and get me to
the top no matter how badly I floun
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dered. I was very impressed that the
engine never stalled or flamed out, not
once after two long days in the saddle (I
did not ride the third and final day of the
Nevada 200, like with so many of you,
(Above) A key to the 430's success is its motor, which is
powerful yet easy to control and will chug up anything.
(Below) As you can see, I was beaten after fighting the Beta's
suspension on day one; a few adjustments here and there,
however, made all the difference for the better on day two's ride.
