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RIDE REVIEW I 2026 BETA ALP 4.0
ALP ALP
(Above) The Alp's
switchbox breaks away
from tradition. (Left)
Beta offers a more
street-going version
of the Alp 4.0—the Alp
X with a 17/19-inch
wheelset, low rear
fender and different
aesthetics, most
notably the headlight.
Price is the same.
You can easily switch maps via a
slide button on the left handlebar, se-
lecting between "Road" and "Off-road,"
but the differences between the two
maps are very subtle, bordering on
not noticeable at all. But we're deal-
ing with just 35 horses here. There is
nothing "aggressive" about the Alp's
power delivery, but there's enough re
-
sponsiveness to satisfy most people,
regardless of their skill level.
Having just seven and a half inches
of wheel travel limits how aggressive
-
ly you can ride the Alp on the dirt, but
the Alp's suspension works surpris-
ingly well up to that point. You have no
adjustments other than the rear spring
preload, but for the type of riding that
the Alp is intended for, the suspension
is more than sufficient. And kudos to
Beta for fitting the Alp with wide and
grippy footpegs. They do come fitted
with rubber vibration-damping pads
but can be easily removed. You'll want
to do that.
