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New 125 or 350 2-stroke. Or maybe a 250 RX 4-stroke.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/729390239434583?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e
i can't tell if that says 250 or 350
According to this article on the Casey Stoner Beta 350 2-stroke, it was planned for production. Looks like this might be it.
https://enduro21.com/en/bikes/latest/beta-made-a-350-two-stroke-for-casey-stoner
Who is asking for a 350 two stroke? The 300s lug plenty and have more than enough power although Betas 300 is down atleast 15hp to the KTM.
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15!? That sounds crazy…
Those numbers don't seem right for either bike. Most bike mags claim 55 HP for the KTM 300 SX.
Your right I was comparing dyno numbers to claimed numbers looks like Dirt Rider dynoed both with the Beta at 41 and the KTM at 49.
Not that I think they need more power but I don't see them selling a ton of these 350s, granted with them being carbureted it is pretty easy to put a bigger jug and do some jetting and have a whole new model.
It appears to be a moto bike which is probably the best use for a 350 2t.
Yeah I did a quick google and was comparing KTMs claimed 57hp to the dyno tested beta at 40. I only brought it up because I have ridden both and that was the first thing that came to mind is one felt a lot more timid, its also more fair to compare the beta to the XCW which has probably even less HP than the Beta in stock form.
I can definitely read the 2t on the shroud. It looks like it says 350 in the bigger numbers.
Dirt Rider’s dyno is a little special. It reads roughly 10% lower than the rest of the magazines.
I would imagine the 350 will be a 250 bored out (similar to the 200, which is a 125 bored out).
That is most definitely a '3'. 350 2t sounds amazing.
250 four stroke
That’s what they need…. That’s not what the photo is. 😉
380?!? 🤓
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKiDlHWhRZy/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
As I've put up a few times - the specs shown at EICMA last year:
Why A 350?
Why the hell not?
Something different, and as those Big Bad 300s are deemed too 'Scary' for 450s to compete with, in the highest series there are, well, they are an 'orphan' already - so, why not a bigger, different one?
It can compete in the E3 class in EWC - it is being used this year.
Should be a good thing, and give Beta a marketing 'extra', at, what I would think, Not a huge development and production expense.
Any new 2 stroke, is a Good 2 stroke!
evidently Beta was at GH today with something for Keefer to test.
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350 RR X-Pro.
I'm in the "I don't really see the point of a 350 2 stroke" club as well.
Yes, I know the point is fun obviously, but is there really enough people that want one to make it viable?
Agreed. I just hope it’s a stand alone 350 and not a 250 big bore. I’ll have to look at the bore and stroke to tell. Steve Lamson did something similar (back in 89) with a 250 bored out to a 360.
Kawasaki should take note. This is how you tease a new model.
That dyno is for the 23' model.
The 25' is a very different motorcycle.
Additionally, it looks like info on the 26' RR-X Pro is on the Beta website- All Red.
The teaser is for the RX line releasing Tues
People not seeing the point of the 350 2 stroke, but still wanting the 500 2 strokes to come back.
And silencer looks like a 2T, definitely not 4T.
Here's some numbers for you
Beta 250 - 66.4mm Bore x 72mm stroke.
Beta 300 - 73mm bore x 69.9mm Stroke. They've stepped away from the 'square' engine which is the near norm ( and 'easy upping') for 300s. Perhaps to combat the loss of revs some complain about with the 250 to 300 conversion - it's a delicate balance with piston speed from stroke length, and , weight of a bigger piston. And, port sizing / duration enabled by both dimensions.
The Beta 350 - as on that EICMA spec board, and, it could be different to that - 78mm Bore x 73.6mm Stroke.
It will, one assumes, be a somewhat different animal. Without the low revs, and, 'brutishness' of a full 500. Though, even Battered Old Bastards, such as I, can deal with that, so long as you mainly ride the Pilot Jet circuit Hard, and the Needle / Needle Jet circuit calmly, and, the Main Jet circuit, rarely.......😁😉
I'm on a '23 300RX and riding buddies have '23 and '24 300SXs. Both great bikes IMO, i feel the KTM is little better MX bike but the Beta sure handles good and it doesn't give up much motor wise. Can't go wrong with either. The '25+ are definitely more MX focused.
I'd pay to see SuperDave ripping on the new '26 350RX !!!!!
So we’ll just have to wait and see if it’s based off a 250 or it’s a stand alone bike.
(Similar to the pre-‘15 KTM 150/144. Post ‘15 was 125 based)
What I wouldn’t give for a KTM style counterbalancer in this new 350. A truly smooth big bore would be a dream come true.
If a 350cc 2T, and if they are using the same size cranks as the 300/250, I would be worried about more vibration from swinging a bigger piston around. Vibration and a lot of 2T power, unless it is a very soft hit with linear power just screams arm pump
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