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Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report

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Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Marco Campelli

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Inspired by the great success that Beta was able to achieve in the EnduroGP, the long-awaited sweeping blow in the further development of the “RR” sport enduros took place with the Italians.

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Marco Campelli

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For the 2020 model year there were not only new clothes in the form of a completely new bodywork,…

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Marco Campelli

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… Instead, the four four-stroke enduros received completely new engines and frames.

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Marco Campelli

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The new plastic parts not only look like they are made of one piece, …

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Marco Campelli

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… You can also move very well on the new betas in practice.

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Marco Campelli

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The rear swing arm has been lengthened.

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Marco Campelli

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The four-stroke models have got a new engine housing.

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Marco Campelli

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The ZF Sachs chassis components have also been revised.

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Marco Campelli

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The engines impressed with a soft response and a very easy to control, linear power development.

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Marco Campelli

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The 350 cc engine is the most revving and the motorcycle is the handiest of the four four-stroke engines.

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Marco Campelli

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It is amazing how easy it is to drive the big engines and how well the bikes act in the field.

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Cristiano Moreno

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The new plastic parts offer a good contact surface for the body without restricting the flow of movement.

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Cristiano Moreno

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The chassis is in the basic set-up on the comfortable side and responds finely over stones and roots.

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report
Cristiano Moreno

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If you prefer a fast pace, you have to turn the adjustment wheels for the compression and rebound damping to find a suitable setting.

Beta Enduro RR 2020 in the driving report

Sports enduros successfully developed

Inspired by the great success that Beta was able to achieve in the EnduroGP, the long-awaited sweeping blow in the further development of the “RR” sport enduros took place with the Italians.

They say “never change a winning team”, but when developing sports enduro bikes you shouldn’t rest too long on won laurels, because the competition never sleeps. At B.In the past, eta has focused on finding the right balance between further development and stability. But for the 2020 model year there were not only new clothes in the form of a completely new bodywork, but the four four-stroke enduros also received completely new engines and frames. More precisely, almost everything has been revised, including the ZF Sachs chassis components, the rear frame, the swing arm, the cooling system and even the side stand.

Less weight, more central focus

The new plastic parts not only look like they are made from one piece, but you can also move very easily on the new betas in practice. The motorcycles are slim, edges that you sometimes got stuck on with your boots in the past have been removed or smoothed and thanks to the particularly flat tank bench line you can sit right up to the front.


Marco Campelli

When developing the new frame geometry, the aim was to move the motorcycle’s center of gravity further back towards the center of the motorcycle. To accomplish this, a longer swing arm was also given, in which the rear wheel was positioned further back. Mass centralization also became one of the main topics in the development of the new engine housing for the four-stroke models, which are available with displacements of 350, 390, 430 and 480 cm³. Compared to the previous engine, the clutch has moved further upwards, while the crankshaft has moved backwards. The new transmission has become shorter, smaller and lighter. Overall, the new engines have slimmed down around 1 kg.

Development goals achieved

On the route, the machines were able to confirm the advance praise of the engineers. The new plastic parts offer a good contact surface for the body without restricting the flow of movement. The flat bench line was particularly noticeable, allowing you to take a seat at the front even for the tightest of U-turns. The engines impressed with a soft response and a very easy to control, linear power development. One of the development goals was to make the motorcycles fun and easy to drive. Mission accomplished! The 350 cm³ engine is the most revving and the motorcycle is the handiest of the four four-stroke engines. The 480 is naturally the motorcycle with the most torque and pulling power, but also the least manageable. Still, I was thrilled by how easy it was to drive the big engines and how well the bikes acted off-road.

The chassis is in the basic set-up on the comfortable side and responds finely over stones and roots. If you prefer a fast pace, you have to turn the adjustment wheels for the compression and rebound damping to find a suitable setting.

The motorcycles will be available from beta dealers from the end of July.

What’s new? (Four-stroke models)

engine

  • Engine housing new, clutch and ignition cover made of magnesium (engine 1 kg lighter in total)
  • The clutch moves up, the crankshaft moves backwards (closer to the center of gravity of the motorcycle)
  • Water pump more powerful
  • Clutch linings changed (better controllability)
  • Circuit changed (shorter shift travel, more precise actuation)
  • Secondary ratio shorter (only RR 430/480)

landing gear

  • Rear frame made of plastic (technopolymer)
  • Plastic cladding slimmer
  • Swing longer
  • Frame geometry trimmed for better handiness
  • Fork and shock absorber (both from ZF) retuned
  • Seat more comfortable
  • Tank larger (9.1 l)

Prices

RR 350 EFI 9,290 euros (2019: 8,990 euros); RR 390/430/480 EFI 9,390 euros (2019: 8,990 euros)

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