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The RR X-Pro line replaces the former RR "enduro" line, which stood alongside the com- pany's premier RR Race com- petition bikes. Essentially, the RR line got the boot because it wasn't different enough from the RR Race models. The only real distinction between the two that anyone really cared about was the RR's Sachs suspension components versus the Race's higher-spec KYB suspension, the RR's oil-injection system against the Race's premix sys - tem, and a lower MSRP. Howev- er, it still wasn't low enough to persuade buyers to choose the standard RRs over the RR Race bikes. Thus, Beta had to take action to make the enduro line more appealing to those inter - ested in high-performance trail bikes rather than full-on race bikes. The X-Pro is Beta's an - swer. The X-Pro range positions itself between Beta's entry-level easy-to-ride two-stroke Xtrain - ers and full-competition RR Race models. Similar to the earlier "enduro" RR line, Beta offers multiple "single-track" X-Pro options, including 125, 200, 250 and 300 two-strokes and 350, 390, 430 and 480 four-strokes. We rode what we anticipate will be the line's most popular X-Pro mod - els—the 300 two-stroke and the 390 four-stroke. The X-Pro 300 is easy to throw around thanks to its light weight and snappy power. WHAT'S NEW Most of the X-Pro two-strokes and four-strokes share many of the same components and updates, like their frames. The X-Pro frame, constructed from steel, includes a central back - bone incorporating feedback from Beta's motocross team. Ac- cording to Beta, this results in a larger backbone that offers less flex and a lower seat height. The X-Pro's newly designed 48mm Sachs ZF SHC front fork is lighter than the previous Sachs fork on the RRs. The new fork features a single spring on the right-side tube equipped with a preload adjuster, while all fork compression and rebound damping occurs on the left side. Beta claims this single spring setup gives you a more stable and "planted" feel and allows the fork to react better due to reduced friction. The rear Sachs shock has been revamped with updated valve settings to synchronize with the new fork. Compared to the RR Race models, the X-Pro bikes have slightly less wheel travel at both ends, contributing to the X-Pro's lower seat height, which is just under an inch less. P98 RIDE REVIEW I 2025 BETA RR X-PRO 300 TWO-STROKE & 390 FOUR-STROKE