2017 BETA 250 RR AND 300 RR
FULL TEST
P86
If just getting to
the finish line
is your biggest
concern, then the
300 is probably
your best choice.
It can tackle
almost anything.
on both bikes) works nicely with
the power delivery and shifts are
smooth and easy.
Of course we love the hydraulic
clutch. The pull is smooth and the
action is consistent no matter how
much abuse we dish out.
The Michelin enduro tires offer
good traction for most terrain,
expect for sandy loose condi-
tions where the low knobs on the
rear tire struggle to provide much
forward drive. They work well
on hard and rocky surfaces and
when conditions are wet.
Every year Sachs improves
suspension performance on the
Betas. The 250 RR and 300 RR
are designed as trail bikes (think
enduro), so the suspension set-
tings are fairly soft. The plushness
works great when the going gets
slow and tough, absorbing the
roots and rocks that trail riders en-
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