2010 Beta Models Released

Tired of riding the same old bike your friends have? Check out Beta's new 2010 lineup including their 450 and 525 cc Supermotos that are 50 state legal.

From American Beta...

American Beta is proud to present its seven-bike, 2010 lineup of Italy's finest off-road, dual-sport Supermoto motorcycles, which is scheduled to arrive in dealer showrooms in December.

Taking things to the next level, Beta is delivering all-new competition-ready enduro motorcycles featuring engines designed and built in-house, bolted into all-new chassis. In addition, the company's 50-state-legal dual-sport models have also been updated.

Every Beta motorcycle is hand-built with time-honed Italian craftsmanship and outfitted with high-quality parts and accessories from top-level Italian suppliers. Examples of these components can be seen from the bikes' Pirelli knobbies to the tips of their Arrow exhaust. Between the front tire and muffler are hard parts from other well-known Italian brands such as Braking, Domino, Marzocchi, Regina and Supersprox.


Also new for 2010 is Beta's Build Your Own Beta (B.Y.O.B) program that gives buyers the option of customizing their bikes with a choice of 60 aftermarket products. Each one-of-a-kind Beta will then be delivered to the dealer with the owner's name on a stainless-steel nameplate. On this ground-breaking program, American Beta founder Tim Pilg said: "Off-road and dual-sport riders are unique. Therefore, their bikes should be built for them, not the masses. With more than 60 accessories available in our exclusive B.Y.O.B. program, Beta is listening to rider's needs."

Founded in 1904, Beta is one of the world's oldest family-run motorcycle businesses. Based near Florence, Italy, the company holds seven FIM World Trials championships and six Indoor World Trials titles in international competition. It employs 111 people and produces 17,000 vehicles annually. Beta's 40-model domestic lineup covers the motorcycling universe with everything from 50cc trials bikes and scooters to 525cc Supermoto racers.

In the United States, American Beta is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Beta's off-road bikes and dual-sport motorcycles. For more information, log on to AmericanBeta.com.



2010 Beta RR Enduro Models--400, 450 & 520




An extremely important step forward for 2010 is the introduction of Beta's all-new RR Enduro models, which have 400, 450, and 520cc engines designed and built in-house.

Beta's major goals for these new-from-the-ground-up, enduro-ready bikes was to bestow them with smaller overall dimensions than their processors, realize a 10 lb. weight reduction and make them easier to maintain. The new motor was designed with enduro riders in mind and produces an almost electric powerband, house in a smaller, lighter, more nimble chassis.

Engine Features Include:
-Dual-overhead-cam, 4-valve cylinder head with finger-type followers (as used in MotoGP)
-Lightweight magnesium engine covers
-Wide-ratio 6-speed transmission
-Forged piston
-Hydraulic clutch
-Double-weight counterbalancer to reduce vibration
-Separate oil cavities for top end and clutch/gearbox
-Electric starter with kick-start backup

Chassis Features Include:
-All-new chrome-moly frame
-Cast aluminum swingarm
-Revised ergonomics for improved handling
-Lower center of gravity and seat height for better control
-All new Marzocchi Shiver front fork with upgraded pistons and stronger sliders
-New Sachs shock with improved oil flow and spring settings
-Revised rear suspension linkage
-Simple, push-button seat removal
-Side-panel air filter access
-Innovative, polamide rear subframe with built-in grab handles
-Oversize Braking Wave rotors with Nissin master cylinders and calipers
-Standard equipment includes skid plate, headlight and tail light
-New bodywork and seat design for a light, slim feel

Specifications: 2010 Beta 400, 450 & 520 RR Enduro Models
(Differences between models are noted in bold for 400 / 450 / 520, respectively)

Engine
Type: liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-stroke, 4-valve single
Bore x Stroke: 95 x 57.4mm / 95 x 63.4mm / 100 x 63.4mm
Displacement: 398cc / 449cc / 498cc
Compression Ratio: 12.4:1 / 11.95:1 / 12:1
Ignition: Kokusan DC CDI with variable ignition timing.
Spark Plug: NGK LKAR8A-9
Lubrication: Twin oil pumps, cartridge oil filter. Separate oil for engine and clutch; .8 liter each
Carburetor: 39mmKeihin FCR
Clutch: Wet, multi-disc with hydraulic actuation
Primary Gear Ratio: 31:73
Transmission speeds: 6
Final Drive: Regina O-ring chain
Starting: Electric, with kick-start backup

Chassis
Wheelbase: 58.1 in.
Seat Height: 36.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 12.6 in.
Footpeg Height: 16.25 in.
Dry Weight: 242 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 2.1 gal.
Front Suspension: 45mm Marzocchi Shiver, adjustable compression and rebound
Rear Suspension: Sachs w/adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression
Front Wheel Travel: 11.4 in.
Rear Wheel Travel: 11.4 in.
Final Gearing: 14/50
Front Brake: 255mm floating Braking Wave rotor with dual-piston caliper
Rear Brake: 240mm Braking Wave rotor with single-piston caliper
Wheel sizes: 21 in.(Front) / 18 in.(Rear)
Front/Rear Tire: Pirelli MX Extra
Color: Red/White
Warranty: 6-month limited warranty
*specifications subject to change without notice.

Retail Prices
$8399 / $8499 / $8599



2010 Beta 450 & 525 Dual-Sport and Supermoto Models






Beta is continuing to invest in the dual-sport and Supermoto markets by offering a duo of 450 and 525cc RS models that are street-legal in all 50 states. For 2010, the RS and RS-Supermoto bikes feature proven powerplants, lower seat heights, plusher suspension and the availability of more than 60 accessories for hard-core, long-distance dual-sporters and Supermoto riders.

Engine Features Include:
-4-valve, single-cam design
-6-speed wide-ratio transmission
-Hydraulic clutch
-Forged piston
-Electric starter with kick-start backup

Chassis Features Include:
-36.5" seat height
-Engine skid plate
-Oversize Braking Wave rotors with Nissin master cylinders and calipers
-254 lb. dry weight

Specifications: 2010 Beta 450 & 525 RS Dual-Sport Models
(Differences are noted in bold for 450 / 525, respectively)

Engine
Type: liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-stroke, 4-valve single
Bore x Stroke: 89 x 72mm / 95 x 72mm
Displacement: 448cc / 510cc
Compression Ratio: 11:1
Ignition: Kokusan DC CDI with variable ignition timing.
Spark Plug: NGK DCPR8E
Lubrication: Twin oil pumps, cartridge oil filters
Carburetor: 39mmKeihin FCR
Clutch: Wet, multi-disc with hydraulic actuation
Primary Gear Ratio: 33:76
Transmission speeds: 6
Final Drive: Regina O-ring chain
Starting: Electric, with kick-start backup

Chassis
Wheelbase: 58.6 in.
Seat Height: 36.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 12.6 in.
Footpeg Height: 15.94 in.
Dry Weight: 254 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 2.24 gal.
Front Suspension: 45mm Marzocchi, adjustable compression and rebound
Rear Suspension: Sachs w/adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression
Front Wheel Travel: 11.4 in.
Rear Wheel Travel: 11.8 in.
Final Gearing: 15/45
Front Brake: 255mm floating Braking Wave rotor with dual-piston caliper
Rear Brake: 240mm Braking Wave rotor with single-piston caliper
Wheel sizes: 21 in.(Front) / 18 in.(Rear)
Front/Rear Tire: Pirelli MT21
Color: Red/White
Warranty: 1-year limited warranty
*specifications subject to change without notice.

Retail Prices
$8899 / $8999

Specifications: 2010 Beta 450 & 525 RS Supermoto Models
(Differences are noted in bold for 450 / 525, respectively)

Engine
Type: liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-stroke, 4-valve single
Bore x Stroke: 89 x 72mm / 95 x 72mm
Displacement: 448cc / 510cc
Compression Ratio: 11:1
Ignition: Kokusan DC CDI with variable ignition timing.
Spark Plug: NGK DCPR8E
Lubrication: Twin oil pumps, cartridge oil filters
Carburetor: 39mmKeihin FCR
Clutch: Wet, multi-disc with hydraulic actuation
Primary Gear Ratio: 33:76
Transmission speeds: 6
Final Drive: Regina O-ring chain
Starting: Electric, with kick-start backup

Chassis
Wheelbase: 58.6 in.
Seat Height: 35.0 in.
Ground Clearance: 11.2 in.
Footpeg Height: 14.8 in.
Dry Weight: 254 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 2.24 gal.
Front Suspension: 45mm Marzocchi, adjustable compression and rebound
Rear Suspension: Sachs w/adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression
Front Wheel Travel: 11.4 in.
Rear Wheel Travel: 11.8 in.
Final Gearing: 15/45
Front Brake: 255mm floating Braking Wave rotor with dual-piston caliper
Rear Brake: 240mm Braking Wave rotor with single-piston caliper
Front Tire: 120/70x17 Pirelli Diablo
Rear Tire: 150/60x17 Pirelli Diablo
Color: Red/White
Warranty: 1-year limited warranty
*specifications subject to change without notice.

Retail Prices
$9299 / $9399


About American Beta
American Beta is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Beta's off-road bikes and dual-sport motorcycles.

Founded in 1904, Beta is one of the world's oldest family-run motorcycle businesses. Based near Florence, Italy, the company holds seven FIM World Trials championships and six Indoor World Trials titles in international competition. It employs 111 people and produces 17,000 vehicles annually. Beta's 40-model domestic lineup covers the motorcycling universe with everything from 50cc trials bikes and scooters to 525cc Supermoto racers.

For more information, log on to AmericanBeta.com.


Source: American Beta


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