The 390, and the other RS mod-
els, come fitted with the most dual-
sport-looking tires we've ever seen
on a Beta motorcycle. The rear tire,
with its adventure-bike-looking big-
block knobs, is far less aggressive-
looking than previous RS models,
and Beta says the rubber, front
and rear, uses a harder compound,
resulting in a longer lifespan and
less noise on the pavement. More
than anything, this is likely to meet
the latest ride-by sound test so the
RS can be 50-state legal on the
highway. Speaking of emissions,
the 390 is fitted with a catalytic
converter—placed in the header
pipe—and all that to please CARB,
and if you please CARB, you please
everyone. The RS is also fitted with
a more restrictive paper air filter
rather than a traditional foam filter.
We reviewed our bike with every
-
thing in place, no tampering, exactly
how you'd get it from the dealer.
The Beta has several smaller
cool features, such as a translu
-
cent fuel tank, fold-down mirrors,
a radiator cooling fan, a skid plate,
engine guards and handguards.
(Above) Even though the 390 RS is 50-state legal and is heavily
"choked up," it still delivers surprisingly good power. (Below) The
latest Beta RS models are fitted with more dual-sport-looking tires.
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RIDE REVIEW I 2026 BETA 390 RS
The 390 features an
updated Trail Tech
Voyager meter that has
more features.
