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2017 BETA 390 RR-S FULL TEST P96 the ride boiled a bit as well. Thank you Beta for providing a great skid plate, we've used it a lot and it's done an excellent job protecting the frame. The ergos of the 390 RR-S fit a wide variety of riders and the handlebar position is very adjustable. Riders with big feet praised the rear brake pedal and shifter position while riders with size nine boots complained that the position was a bit far- ther from the footpeg than nor- mal. It's a minor difference from desire to buzz down the asphalt on such a dirt-worthy bike, and, besides, that's not what this bike is really about. It's a full-on dirt bike with a plate. But, if you have to, it will cruise just fine between 55-65 mph, especially if you balance the tires. The bike, of course, rips down dirt roads. If you are part of the ever-in- creasing group of riders looking for a new off-road capable dual- sport, take a long, hard look at the Beta RR-S line. Even if a 2017 BETA 390 RR-S ($9799) ENGINE: ......... Liquid cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke, single cylinder DISPLACEMENT: ..................................... 386cc BORE X STROKE:..................... 88.0 x 63.4mm COMPRESSION RATIO: .............................12.5:1 FUEL DELIVERY: ................................42mm EFI LUBRICATION: ........................Twin oil pumps with cartridge oil filter; separate oil engine/ clutch STARTING SYSTEM: ............................ Electric TRANSMISSION: ................ 6-speed wide-ratio FINAL GEARING: ..................................... 15/50 FRAME: .......................................................Steel FRONT SUSPENSION: ................. Sachs 48mm telescopic fork, fully adjustable REAR SUSPENSION: .......... Sachs shock, fully adjustable FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL: ..........................11.4 in. REAR WHEEL TRAVEL: ............................11.4 in. FRONT BRAKE: ............................. 260mm Disc REAR BRAKE: ............................... 240mm Disc FRONT RIM: .....................................21x1.60 in. REAR RIM: ........................................ 18x2.15 in. FRONT TIRE: ................ 90/90-21 in. Michelin Enduro (DOT) REAR TIRE: ................110/100-18 in. Michelin Enduro (DOT) RAKE: .........................................................26.5° OFFSET: .................................................. 23mm GROUND CLEARANCE: ........................... 12.6 in. SEAT HEIGHT: ....................................... 36.8 in. WHEELBASE: ..........................................58.7 in. FUEL CAPACITY: ................................... 2.0 gal. WEIGHT (Claimed): ..............................244 lbs. WARRANTY:........................... 12 month limited S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Through creek beds and over rough, technical terrain the 390 RR-S stays straight and planted. other manufacturers and only takes a short time to acclimate. It is pretty cool that Beta equips all the RR-S models with a Voyager Trail Tech info unit. It provides full GPS, maps, engine temp, outside temp, trip meter, rpm, speed, altitude and more. The stator puts out an impres- sive 200 watts, which means you can power big lights if you like to ride at night. The push-button seat release and easy-access air filter are awesome highlights, as is the provided tool kit hidden behind the side panel. To be honest, we didn't spend a lot of time on the pave- ment with the Beta 390 RR-S; we just didn't really have a 390 doesn't excite you, Beta has a range of displacements that should fit your needs. As we were finishing our testing time with the 2017 390 RR-S, Beta released info on their 2018 models. Some of the changes include a new clutch for less drag and better feel, a new frame with revised flex characteristics and improved turn signals. We are also happy to report that Beta tells us the 2018 Beta 390 RR-S is 8.7 pounds lighter. We are excited that Beta has made improve- ments on what we consider a great dual-sport bike and look forward to spending some time on the 2018 Beta RR-S models as fall approaches. CN

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