2017 BETA 125 RR-S
FIRST RIDE
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in the slower single track.
We put a few hundred miles
on the 125 RR-S and even
under full acceleration the rear
tire hardly showed signs of
wear thanks to the lack of brute
power. Beta's choice to equip
the 125 RR-S with a 21-inch front
and an 18-inch rear tire really
boosts its off-road prowess. Fur-
ther increasing the cool factor is
the Michelin Enduro Competition
rubber. The bigger wheels and a
chassis that is only a little smaller
than a full-sized enduro bike help
the 125 RR-S handle more like
true dirt bike rather than a play
bike. For hardcore single-track
shredders and those looking for
ultimate traction, using a trials
tire would boost the fun factor
even further.
The 1.6-gallon gas tank
provides plenty of fuel under
moderate riding conditions and
will easily go 70 miles. If you ride
aggressive and keep the throttle
tapped, which is not a hard thing
to do on the little 125, gas mile-
age drops a bit.
The suspension is simple, the
forks use a single spring, and
other than the shock preload,
the suspension is non adjust-
able. Overall the settings are
great for the size and speed of
the 125 RR-S. We spent sig-
nificant time on technical single
track, littered with rocks and
roots. The valving was great for
this type of terrain, especially in
first and second gear. The 125
RR-S floats across trail hack
and soaks up decent sized
The 125 RR-S seems
to be tuned just right
for riders right around
the 130-pound mark.
GEAR ID'D
PANT: KLIM DAKAR IN PANT
JERSEY: KLIM DAKAR JERSEY
HELMET: VEMAR VRX9
GOGGLE: KLIM RADIUS PRO MOTO GOGGLE
BOOTS: CROSSFIRE 2
