Looks like Beta is about to Release a/an MX Model/s

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stillwelding wrote:
When’s this thing coming out? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/05/09/426219/s1200_91F9D254_0A1C_421D_84F5_554D82F77009.jpg[/img]
When’s this thing coming out?

It was released last year but with a much smaller battery and a spare battery. Small production run and great price $1800. This is the 1st photo I've seen of the rumored newer version with an updated bigger battery.
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yz133rider wrote:
If it lost 30lbs it would be pretty perfect. But please lets not do another suzuki debate.
Thisusernameisavailable wrote:
You 'get' what I'm saying though- everyone loves rideability & smoothness, until it comes to a magazine shootout! Everyones pro-level when they're reading test shootouts in...
You 'get' what I'm saying though- everyone loves rideability & smoothness, until it comes to a magazine shootout! Everyones pro-level when they're reading test shootouts in winter- its a different story in the middle of summer when its hot and the tracks are blue groove..
yz133rider wrote:
Agreed 100% i had a 2005 husky tc250 when it was italian and a 4 stroke 250f. Shootouts would trash that bike so badly as being...
Agreed 100% i had a 2005 husky tc250 when it was italian and a 4 stroke 250f.

Shootouts would trash that bike so badly as being soooo slow etc etc.

I raced it for 2 seasons. Full exhaust and jd jetting kit and it was easily competitive. And i had one of my best motos ever on that bike. It was slick as heck and the way that engine made power i was hooked up and track felt nearly prime to me where as everyone else was tip toeing around and lighting up the tire.

Problem with the rmz though is the husky 450 power delivery is as good or better in that aspect, has e start, 20lbs lighter, better brakes etc etc.

Anyway definitly pumped for the beta release. Shootouts will likely trash it, basically just because its a beta and it isnt a yz or crf. Even while it might be the bike everyone's fastest on lmao.


Same as the shootout done on vital where a tm got dead last even tho it was head and shoulders better than the rest lol. Dead last because its a tm. Change the letters to yz and it would have won. Seen it so many times with the "underdog" brands.

Not to talk about a TM in a Beta thread, but I saw that bike at TM USA and talked to them about it. They put less than 1.5 hours on it and that included dyno time. So 5 test riders rode it for only a few minutes? No wonder it felt strange to them! At least put some hours on the bikes
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Jeremy Macbeth 5/9/2020 10:34pm
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731chopper wrote:
Pardon my ignorance but does Beta use the KTM frame? If so, will the chassis be much different than the KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas line of MX...
Pardon my ignorance but does Beta use the KTM frame? If so, will the chassis be much different than the KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas line of MX bikes?
Beta has made motorcycles since the late 40s. They focused mainly on trials bikes until 2004 when they introduced a modern enduro bike that initially used KTM motors until 2009. 2010 onward they are Beta motors. Great bikes with rock solid motors. I own one and love it.
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stillwelding wrote:
When’s this thing coming out? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/05/09/426219/s1200_91F9D254_0A1C_421D_84F5_554D82F77009.jpg[/img]
When’s this thing coming out?

Johnny Depp wrote:
It was released last year but with a much smaller battery and a spare battery. Small production run and great price $1800. This is the 1st...
It was released last year but with a much smaller battery and a spare battery. Small production run and great price $1800. This is the 1st photo I've seen of the rumored newer version with an updated bigger battery.
Where you could buy one? All I seen is sold out with Beta/Torrot/Gasgas e-bikes.
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Dear Beta,
Before you release this bike for production add one tooth to the rear sprocket, actually add two teeth just two just in case.
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Thisusernameisavailable wrote:
You 'get' what I'm saying though- everyone loves rideability & smoothness, until it comes to a magazine shootout! Everyones pro-level when they're reading test shootouts in...
You 'get' what I'm saying though- everyone loves rideability & smoothness, until it comes to a magazine shootout! Everyones pro-level when they're reading test shootouts in winter- its a different story in the middle of summer when its hot and the tracks are blue groove..
yz133rider wrote:
Agreed 100% i had a 2005 husky tc250 when it was italian and a 4 stroke 250f. Shootouts would trash that bike so badly as being...
Agreed 100% i had a 2005 husky tc250 when it was italian and a 4 stroke 250f.

Shootouts would trash that bike so badly as being soooo slow etc etc.

I raced it for 2 seasons. Full exhaust and jd jetting kit and it was easily competitive. And i had one of my best motos ever on that bike. It was slick as heck and the way that engine made power i was hooked up and track felt nearly prime to me where as everyone else was tip toeing around and lighting up the tire.

Problem with the rmz though is the husky 450 power delivery is as good or better in that aspect, has e start, 20lbs lighter, better brakes etc etc.

Anyway definitly pumped for the beta release. Shootouts will likely trash it, basically just because its a beta and it isnt a yz or crf. Even while it might be the bike everyone's fastest on lmao.


Same as the shootout done on vital where a tm got dead last even tho it was head and shoulders better than the rest lol. Dead last because its a tm. Change the letters to yz and it would have won. Seen it so many times with the "underdog" brands.

ccullins wrote:
Not to talk about a TM in a Beta thread, but I saw that bike at TM USA and talked to them about it. They put...
Not to talk about a TM in a Beta thread, but I saw that bike at TM USA and talked to them about it. They put less than 1.5 hours on it and that included dyno time. So 5 test riders rode it for only a few minutes? No wonder it felt strange to them! At least put some hours on the bikes
Yeah very poor job done by vital. Their tests and shootouts took a big hit when ML left. Now theyre hardly on par with swapmoto or dirtbike mags test. Where as before to me they were one of the best in the industry.
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Or it was just a worse bike..... I swear dirtbike guys are the worst brand whores. Your bike brand turns out to not be the best...
Or it was just a worse bike.....

I swear dirtbike guys are the worst brand whores. Your bike brand turns out to not be the best and you freak out acting like shootouts are the worst thing.

How many of you are riding each year model bike back to back on the same track, and have enough experience to tell apart small changes to a bike? Not only that, some shootouts now have riders from many experience levels and sizes.

Should you take a shootout and live by it, no. How many times do the shootout intros now have to repeatedly say that because you guys are wackos about them. It’s a simple test, and you make of it what you want.
nytsmaC wrote:
I agree with a lot of what you said. However, the small brands just never seem to get a fair shake in any shootout and I...
I agree with a lot of what you said. However, the small brands just never seem to get a fair shake in any shootout and I can see why they’d rather just not participate at all, because no matter how good the bike is it’s probably just going to come in last place anyways. Whether it’s that the riders have preconceived notions, the almighty advertising dollars, or whatever, coming in last place in a shootout is worse for business than not participating at all. Sometimes they deserve to come in last place because they have quirks that need addressing or that take some time to get used to, but in a lot of these shootouts you can read between the lines and see that the bike never stood a fair chance going into it.
If you guys are talking about the vital off road shootout here is a quote from one of the riders ...

”I was excited to try this bike out but wasn't very impressed after riding it.”

It just isn’t the best bike. On top of that, TM winning a shootout would make for better news. I don’t think these guys are rating the bike bad because they are a small company lol.

A shootout shouldn’t woo you from buying a lower ranked bike. Buy what you want man! Maybe their complaints about a bike won’t affect you. It’s just info and it’s absolutely great for our sport driving a lot of competition between manufacturers. TM got exposure anyway out of it, and if they want, they can make changes and come back stronger next year.

Like I said earlier, you guys are divas about brands you want to be the best. If your brand ranks the worst who cares!!! Don’t boycott shootouts because you don’t agree lol. Were you out there riding every bike back to back? In the end, buy what you want to regardless. No one is twisting your arm to choose what the shootout winner was.
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My guess is 2 stroke MX bikes only to start.
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stillwelding wrote:
When’s this thing coming out? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/05/09/426219/s1200_91F9D254_0A1C_421D_84F5_554D82F77009.jpg[/img]
When’s this thing coming out?

Johnny Depp wrote:
It was released last year but with a much smaller battery and a spare battery. Small production run and great price $1800. This is the 1st...
It was released last year but with a much smaller battery and a spare battery. Small production run and great price $1800. This is the 1st photo I've seen of the rumored newer version with an updated bigger battery.
tek14 wrote:
Where you could buy one? All I seen is sold out with Beta/Torrot/Gasgas e-bikes.
There apparently weren't very many brought over? Gene at 1st Class Adventures got one for his daughter.



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deadlo wrote:
Or it was just a worse bike..... I swear dirtbike guys are the worst brand whores. Your bike brand turns out to not be the best...
Or it was just a worse bike.....

I swear dirtbike guys are the worst brand whores. Your bike brand turns out to not be the best and you freak out acting like shootouts are the worst thing.

How many of you are riding each year model bike back to back on the same track, and have enough experience to tell apart small changes to a bike? Not only that, some shootouts now have riders from many experience levels and sizes.

Should you take a shootout and live by it, no. How many times do the shootout intros now have to repeatedly say that because you guys are wackos about them. It’s a simple test, and you make of it what you want.
nytsmaC wrote:
I agree with a lot of what you said. However, the small brands just never seem to get a fair shake in any shootout and I...
I agree with a lot of what you said. However, the small brands just never seem to get a fair shake in any shootout and I can see why they’d rather just not participate at all, because no matter how good the bike is it’s probably just going to come in last place anyways. Whether it’s that the riders have preconceived notions, the almighty advertising dollars, or whatever, coming in last place in a shootout is worse for business than not participating at all. Sometimes they deserve to come in last place because they have quirks that need addressing or that take some time to get used to, but in a lot of these shootouts you can read between the lines and see that the bike never stood a fair chance going into it.
deadlo wrote:
If you guys are talking about the vital off road shootout here is a quote from one of the riders ... ”I was excited to try...
If you guys are talking about the vital off road shootout here is a quote from one of the riders ...

”I was excited to try this bike out but wasn't very impressed after riding it.”

It just isn’t the best bike. On top of that, TM winning a shootout would make for better news. I don’t think these guys are rating the bike bad because they are a small company lol.

A shootout shouldn’t woo you from buying a lower ranked bike. Buy what you want man! Maybe their complaints about a bike won’t affect you. It’s just info and it’s absolutely great for our sport driving a lot of competition between manufacturers. TM got exposure anyway out of it, and if they want, they can make changes and come back stronger next year.

Like I said earlier, you guys are divas about brands you want to be the best. If your brand ranks the worst who cares!!! Don’t boycott shootouts because you don’t agree lol. Were you out there riding every bike back to back? In the end, buy what you want to regardless. No one is twisting your arm to choose what the shootout winner was.
The Beta fan boys in my experience are the absolute worst of any brand. They make the KTM nutswingers look like absolute amateurs. I like all brands, they all make a good bike. Some are stronger in certain areas, some are weaker. Boils down to what is important to you I guess. I love the Beta motors and chassis but hate the wiring issues, suspension issues(yes it has improved greatly) and the random parts that seem to fall or vibrate off. TM, Sherco and Beta offering a KYB spring fork certainly adds value to the brands in my opinion.
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731chopper wrote:
Pardon my ignorance but does Beta use the KTM frame? If so, will the chassis be much different than the KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas line of MX...
Pardon my ignorance but does Beta use the KTM frame? If so, will the chassis be much different than the KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas line of MX bikes?
Jeremy Macbeth wrote:
Beta has made motorcycles since the late 40s. They focused mainly on trials bikes until 2004 when they introduced a modern enduro bike that initially used...
Beta has made motorcycles since the late 40s. They focused mainly on trials bikes until 2004 when they introduced a modern enduro bike that initially used KTM motors until 2009. 2010 onward they are Beta motors. Great bikes with rock solid motors. I own one and love it.
Beta is the oldest company in the motorcycle business, been around since 1904 under the same family.

https://betausa.com/beta-history/





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TeamGreen wrote:
Whoa!

When did Beta make a Maico 500?! Where can I get one?
Ebay $8550 April 20 2020

You are looking at a very rare 1982 Beta MX500. Its possible it may be the only ones in the states. I had this bike imported from the UK and it has been in my collection for a number of years. Jim Pomeroy actually raced for Beta for a year or two right around this time period.

The late great Jim Pomeroy on the Beta. Notice his bike has the wheels turned with brakes on the opposite side as the production model.




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deadlo wrote:
Or it was just a worse bike..... I swear dirtbike guys are the worst brand whores. Your bike brand turns out to not be the best...
Or it was just a worse bike.....

I swear dirtbike guys are the worst brand whores. Your bike brand turns out to not be the best and you freak out acting like shootouts are the worst thing.

How many of you are riding each year model bike back to back on the same track, and have enough experience to tell apart small changes to a bike? Not only that, some shootouts now have riders from many experience levels and sizes.

Should you take a shootout and live by it, no. How many times do the shootout intros now have to repeatedly say that because you guys are wackos about them. It’s a simple test, and you make of it what you want.
nytsmaC wrote:
I agree with a lot of what you said. However, the small brands just never seem to get a fair shake in any shootout and I...
I agree with a lot of what you said. However, the small brands just never seem to get a fair shake in any shootout and I can see why they’d rather just not participate at all, because no matter how good the bike is it’s probably just going to come in last place anyways. Whether it’s that the riders have preconceived notions, the almighty advertising dollars, or whatever, coming in last place in a shootout is worse for business than not participating at all. Sometimes they deserve to come in last place because they have quirks that need addressing or that take some time to get used to, but in a lot of these shootouts you can read between the lines and see that the bike never stood a fair chance going into it.
deadlo wrote:
If you guys are talking about the vital off road shootout here is a quote from one of the riders ... ”I was excited to try...
If you guys are talking about the vital off road shootout here is a quote from one of the riders ...

”I was excited to try this bike out but wasn't very impressed after riding it.”

It just isn’t the best bike. On top of that, TM winning a shootout would make for better news. I don’t think these guys are rating the bike bad because they are a small company lol.

A shootout shouldn’t woo you from buying a lower ranked bike. Buy what you want man! Maybe their complaints about a bike won’t affect you. It’s just info and it’s absolutely great for our sport driving a lot of competition between manufacturers. TM got exposure anyway out of it, and if they want, they can make changes and come back stronger next year.

Like I said earlier, you guys are divas about brands you want to be the best. If your brand ranks the worst who cares!!! Don’t boycott shootouts because you don’t agree lol. Were you out there riding every bike back to back? In the end, buy what you want to regardless. No one is twisting your arm to choose what the shootout winner was.
I have no problem with them not liking a bike, but they at least have to put a little time on it. 5 test riders and a dyno run and they put just a little over an hour on it! That’s not good testing by an stretch.
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nytsmaC wrote:
I agree with a lot of what you said. However, the small brands just never seem to get a fair shake in any shootout and I...
I agree with a lot of what you said. However, the small brands just never seem to get a fair shake in any shootout and I can see why they’d rather just not participate at all, because no matter how good the bike is it’s probably just going to come in last place anyways. Whether it’s that the riders have preconceived notions, the almighty advertising dollars, or whatever, coming in last place in a shootout is worse for business than not participating at all. Sometimes they deserve to come in last place because they have quirks that need addressing or that take some time to get used to, but in a lot of these shootouts you can read between the lines and see that the bike never stood a fair chance going into it.
deadlo wrote:
If you guys are talking about the vital off road shootout here is a quote from one of the riders ... ”I was excited to try...
If you guys are talking about the vital off road shootout here is a quote from one of the riders ...

”I was excited to try this bike out but wasn't very impressed after riding it.”

It just isn’t the best bike. On top of that, TM winning a shootout would make for better news. I don’t think these guys are rating the bike bad because they are a small company lol.

A shootout shouldn’t woo you from buying a lower ranked bike. Buy what you want man! Maybe their complaints about a bike won’t affect you. It’s just info and it’s absolutely great for our sport driving a lot of competition between manufacturers. TM got exposure anyway out of it, and if they want, they can make changes and come back stronger next year.

Like I said earlier, you guys are divas about brands you want to be the best. If your brand ranks the worst who cares!!! Don’t boycott shootouts because you don’t agree lol. Were you out there riding every bike back to back? In the end, buy what you want to regardless. No one is twisting your arm to choose what the shootout winner was.
ccullins wrote:
I have no problem with them not liking a bike, but they at least have to put a little time on it. 5 test riders and...
I have no problem with them not liking a bike, but they at least have to put a little time on it. 5 test riders and a dyno run and they put just a little over an hour on it! That’s not good testing by an stretch.
I agree. But no reason to bash shootouts. It’s just info for us to read. We all know they’re just spinning a few laps on each bike and giving first impressions. It’s still better than we all could do.

My point is, don’t take shootouts as absolute truth for everyone. Most of you guys do, and now every shootout video has a 5 min intro telling you this is just their opinions and they are all good bikes. Ignore the rankings and use them for what they are. Most are very informative and give the strengths and weak points of each bike.
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My girlfriend really wants a X trainer, any advice from you Beta guys? Not sure if she will buy a new one or if I should help her try to find a newish used one. In Southern cal.
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ob wrote:
My girlfriend really wants a X trainer, any advice from you Beta guys? Not sure if she will buy a new one or if I should...
My girlfriend really wants a X trainer, any advice from you Beta guys? Not sure if she will buy a new one or if I should help her try to find a newish used one. In Southern cal.
She obviously has good taste. Buy her whatever she wants. Women that ride are rare. Might want to put a ring on that one?
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Herb Eaversmells 5/10/2020 8:05am
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Buddies been looking on buying a new Beta. I was looking on line and seen a dealer had like 7, 2019 X-trainers for sale cheap. Not sure what shop it was.
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ob wrote:
My girlfriend really wants a X trainer, any advice from you Beta guys? Not sure if she will buy a new one or if I should...
My girlfriend really wants a X trainer, any advice from you Beta guys? Not sure if she will buy a new one or if I should help her try to find a newish used one. In Southern cal.
You have friends that have good friends with Beta dealerships.

The real question is do you go straight to a bike like the Beta or do ya start of with something that's even a little more "starter bike"?

(Assuming it's her 1st bike AND assuming we want her to have an epic time)
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ob wrote:
My girlfriend really wants a X trainer, any advice from you Beta guys? Not sure if she will buy a new one or if I should...
My girlfriend really wants a X trainer, any advice from you Beta guys? Not sure if she will buy a new one or if I should help her try to find a newish used one. In Southern cal.
Its still a 300 2 stroke albeit a tuned down one. You can bring the power down even more with the adjustable power valve. I have a friends wife that is 5'3 and she came by the shop and was able to get both feet on the ground. The suspension is trials like and very soft. Its designed to be very springy and let you bounce over rocks and trail obstacles. The slower and harder the trials get the better it works. Its a lot like the old KDX200 in many ways. Its a modern Estart 2 stroke that's very out of the box. Honestly is the bike the KTM Freeride should have been. If she is a rank beginner its probably not the best first bike. If she has some experience and wants a real lightweight modern bike it could be just the ticket.
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Herb Eaversmells wrote:
Buddies been looking on buying a new Beta. I was looking on line and seen a dealer had like 7, 2019 X-trainers for sale cheap. Not...
Buddies been looking on buying a new Beta. I was looking on line and seen a dealer had like 7, 2019 X-trainers for sale cheap. Not sure what shop it was.
‘19 close outs were awesome deals, 2020 went blue and counter balanced.
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Thanks guys, it’s not her first bike. She is currently riding a crf150r. She’s also 5’3” and loves off-road stuff. Many who is it that can help a guy out?? and yeah she has damn good taste! Lol
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Thanks guys, it’s not her first bike. She is currently riding a crf150r. She’s also 5’3” and loves off-road stuff. Many who is it that can...
Thanks guys, it’s not her first bike. She is currently riding a crf150r. She’s also 5’3” and loves off-road stuff. Many who is it that can help a guy out?? and yeah she has damn good taste! Lol
I'll text ya...
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When’s this thing coming out? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/05/09/426219/s1200_91F9D254_0A1C_421D_84F5_554D82F77009.jpg[/img]
When’s this thing coming out?

I bought my boy one for his birthday in December. It uses 3 12v batteries. The new one that is not out yet has a 36v lithium battery. The biggest difference will be weight, as the current one is a little nose heavy going off jumps. The new one should be 10# lighter or so. Its perfect for my yard. He has probably put 75-100 hours on it as he rides It multiple times per day. The only thing that has broke is the front brake caliper mount. Its definitely not in the same league as the ktm, but I would not want him going any faster in out yard which has now morphed into a endurocross/MX track. I bought it from Upstate Cycle in Greenville, SC. I was only able to find 2 in the whole country.
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Johnny Depp wrote:
19" rear wheel, no odometer cable. View this post on Instagram Getting closer to 2021, have you figured out what it is yet? You will find...
19" rear wheel, no odometer cable.

"19" rear wheel"
The pic is showing a front wheel aint it?
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19" rear wheel, no odometer cable. View this post on Instagram Getting closer to 2021, have you figured out what it is yet? You will find...
19" rear wheel, no odometer cable.

Jamal#440 wrote:
"19" rear wheel"
The pic is showing a front wheel aint it?
click the arrow on the photo, there is a 2nd photo.
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Skuzzy29 5/10/2020 4:41pm
5/10/2020 4:41pm
Jamal#440 wrote:
"19" rear wheel"
The pic is showing a front wheel aint it?
You might want to click that little right arrow!
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devotid 5/10/2020 5:14pm
5/10/2020 5:14pm
There is something about that color palette that just makes me want to throw money at the screen. That red and blue combo is mind blowing and even brighter and cooler in real life. Something about it glows more than Honda plastics and graphics. Its hard to explain but I finally saw one of these bikes at a Harescramble last year and was blown away at how nice it looked.

Their trials bikes are amazing looking too.

I mean.....I have no idea how they ride but boy it would look good in my garage. (retired enduro racer now just a weekend warrior)
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stillwelding 5/10/2020 5:58pm
5/10/2020 5:58pm
TeamGreen wrote:
Whoa!

When did Beta make a Maico 500?! Where can I get one?
Johnny Depp wrote:
Ebay $8550 April 20 2020 You are looking at a very rare 1982 Beta MX500. Its possible it may be the only ones in the states...
Ebay $8550 April 20 2020

You are looking at a very rare 1982 Beta MX500. Its possible it may be the only ones in the states. I had this bike imported from the UK and it has been in my collection for a number of years. Jim Pomeroy actually raced for Beta for a year or two right around this time period.

The late great Jim Pomeroy on the Beta. Notice his bike has the wheels turned with brakes on the opposite side as the production model.




Wasn’t that just for sale on eBay?
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navalseabee 5/10/2020 6:07pm
5/10/2020 6:07pm
ob wrote:
Thanks guys, it’s not her first bike. She is currently riding a crf150r. She’s also 5’3” and loves off-road stuff. Many who is it that can...
Thanks guys, it’s not her first bike. She is currently riding a crf150r. She’s also 5’3” and loves off-road stuff. Many who is it that can help a guy out?? and yeah she has damn good taste! Lol
My wife raced a 2017 for two season what do you want to know?
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rangot 5/11/2020 2:31am
5/11/2020 2:31am
-MAVERICK- wrote:
Now we just need Sherco to follow suit.
Sherco had a MX bike in mind maybe 5 years ago, developped by French riders Anthony Boissière and Michael Maschio, but the project has been stopped, not sure why.
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