All of Beta's X-Pro two-strokes are
equipped with Keihin PWK 36mm car-
buretors, and the 200 runs so well that
you can see why Beta hasn't jumped
on the fuel-injection train yet.
The Beta's Sachs suspension is excel-
lent for technical off-road riding. It's
well-sprung for my 170 pounds (in street
clothes) and offers a planted, plush feel
at both ends. Up front is a Sachs ZF
SHC (Single Hydraulic Chamber / Sepa-
rate Function & Clicker) 48mm open-
cartridge fork that combines spring and
rebound damping in one leg (right) and
compression damping in the other (left).
The fork was designed for aggressive
trail riding and performs as such. The
like rocky, loose uphills, and across
challenging rock gardens. When
things get ultra-technical, the 200's
super-light-pull hydraulic clutch lets
you easily feed in power for those
tricky situations, and I never felt a
hint of fading from the clutch.
Our Beta 200 RR X-Pro came with
a one-tooth smaller countershaft
option that I never felt the need to
try; stalling was never an issue for
me, and I felt that the bike's slightly
tall gearing still pulled nicely off
the bottom while offering sufficient
speed on top. The 200 is plenty fast
yet is far more manageable than
a typical high-performance 125cc
two-stroke. Way more forgiving.
The Beta is fitted with an "engine
map" button on the handlebars that
alters ignition timing for different
terrain. There are two positions. The
standard position is depicted by a
sun, and the other by a rain cloud,
which mellows the power delivery.
It's very noticeable, and you won't
use it but in the very most extreme,
traction-less conditions, like on a
hockey rink.
(Left) You can alter
ignition timing via this
easy-to-use button on
the handlebar. (Below)
Rider maneuverability
is excellent, thanks
to a slim profile and a
flat, firm seat.
(Bottom) The Beta
200 RR X-Pro is built
on its RR 125 engine
platform. It offers a
125-like feel but with
a bunch more torque
and bottom- and
midrange, though it
isn't as spirited on top
as your typical 125cc
motocrosser.
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RIDE REVIEW I 2026 BETA 200 RR X-PRO
