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2015 Beta 500 RS, history: 99 KTM 300, 87 CR250, 84 KLR 600, 82 GPZ 550, 81 KX 250, 80 KX 250, 79 Montesa 414 VE, 78 250 VB, 77 360 VB, 76 360 VA, 75 YZ 125, 74 TM 125, 72 TS 125, 60's West Bend Go Boy Kart
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I don't think Beta will go FI this soon. There was a leak earlier in the year about Beta not offering Green or Red sticker 2 strokes in CA, which would force them into a closed course model. It appears to be a U.S. only model.
2015 Beta 500 RS, history: 99 KTM 300, 87 CR250, 84 KLR 600, 82 GPZ 550, 81 KX 250, 80 KX 250, 79 Montesa 414 VE, 78 250 VB, 77 360 VB, 76 360 VA, 75 YZ 125, 74 TM 125, 72 TS 125, 60's West Bend Go Boy Kart
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Nice! I'm thinking it's a cross country version with no headlights. Wonder if they will do a 250 version.
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Tapping the brakes. FB thinking they are throwing Sachs CC forks and red plastics and graphics on the RR editions at a good price since the RE's are sold out and they have good inventory of RR's. We'll see soon. Was hoping for a limited edition like last year's Holcombe replica in a Moto Edition.
2015 Beta 500 RS, history: 99 KTM 300, 87 CR250, 84 KLR 600, 82 GPZ 550, 81 KX 250, 80 KX 250, 79 Montesa 414 VE, 78 250 VB, 77 360 VB, 76 360 VA, 75 YZ 125, 74 TM 125, 72 TS 125, 60's West Bend Go Boy Kart
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stillwelding wrote:
You get paid for every Beta post? Just sayin
No dammit, but I keep telling my dealer to cut me a deal because I'm a Social distancer, err influencer.
We all have our vices and follow certain subjects and never click on others, glad you stopped by.
2015 Beta 500 RS, history: 99 KTM 300, 87 CR250, 84 KLR 600, 82 GPZ 550, 81 KX 250, 80 KX 250, 79 Montesa 414 VE, 78 250 VB, 77 360 VB, 76 360 VA, 75 YZ 125, 74 TM 125, 72 TS 125, 60's West Bend Go Boy Kart
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I think they can't fill all the kyb race orders, so offering the Sachs CC fork from the older race model as a mid level trim....I will see if my friend has heard anything official.
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US only model for now. Talk is that Beta is testing the market for a more XC oriented model with shorter gear ratios and less wiring.
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I have been waiting for a blue seat on a bike, any bike, since like 1994.. The colors looks fantastic together. Glad someone finally took a leap to a colorful bike.
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Still no release on the new model.
Coronavirus special:
Custom order your bike (you can just change springs) and have it shipped ready to ride to your home.
2015 Beta 500 RS, history: 99 KTM 300, 87 CR250, 84 KLR 600, 82 GPZ 550, 81 KX 250, 80 KX 250, 79 Montesa 414 VE, 78 250 VB, 77 360 VB, 76 360 VA, 75 YZ 125, 74 TM 125, 72 TS 125, 60's West Bend Go Boy Kart
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The only thing I know for sure is it has the old CC fork and new colours. Not offering the model in Canada.
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Tuna wrote:
US only model for now. Talk is that Beta is testing the market for a more XC oriented model with shorter gear ratios and less wiring.
yz133rider wrote:
Interesting. So lighter, more agressive, etc.
Not sure but my friend is the distributor for a country and those were his thoughts. Testing waters for more stripped down XC version and bridging the gap for buyers that wanted something more aggressive while they try to keep up with the KYB RE’s.
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I saw a photo of the swingarm and part of the rear wheel. It had blue rims and it was a 19" for what it's worth.
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Nothing new to be found, lots of guessing. MX model of a 300 2t appears certain, no details beyond that.
https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Looks-like-Beta-is-about-to-Release-a-an-MX-Model-s,1376280?page=2
2015 Beta 500 RS, history: 99 KTM 300, 87 CR250, 84 KLR 600, 82 GPZ 550, 81 KX 250, 80 KX 250, 79 Montesa 414 VE, 78 250 VB, 77 360 VB, 76 360 VA, 75 YZ 125, 74 TM 125, 72 TS 125, 60's West Bend Go Boy Kart
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stillwelding wrote:
You get paid for every Beta post? Just sayin
Johnny Depp wrote:
No dammit, but I keep telling my dealer to cut me a deal because I'm a Social distancer, err influencer.
We all have our vices and follow certain subjects and never click on others, glad you stopped by.
S*** I thought you worked for them to 😂 I used to be like that for certain product that I don't care to endorse anymore my kid always asked me if I was on the payroll.
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Tuna wrote:
The only thing I know for sure is it has the old CC fork and new colours. Not offering the model in Canada.
That is not for sure. There was initially confusion over a Beta USA offer of upgrades on remaining RR models. This is a ‘21 and a new model designation from the factory. MX for sure. Most likely not U.S. only since it comes from the factory.
2015 Beta 500 RS, history: 99 KTM 300, 87 CR250, 84 KLR 600, 82 GPZ 550, 81 KX 250, 80 KX 250, 79 Montesa 414 VE, 78 250 VB, 77 360 VB, 76 360 VA, 75 YZ 125, 74 TM 125, 72 TS 125, 60's West Bend Go Boy Kart
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Tuna wrote:
The only thing I know for sure is it has the old CC fork and new colours. Not offering the model in Canada.
Johnny Depp wrote:
That is not for sure. There was initially confusion over a Beta USA offer of upgrades on remaining RR models. This is a ‘21 and a new model designation from the factory. MX for sure. Most likely not U.S. only since it comes from the factory.
Well, by buddy is not saying shit about it.
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Sold out.
2015 Beta 500 RS, history: 99 KTM 300, 87 CR250, 84 KLR 600, 82 GPZ 550, 81 KX 250, 80 KX 250, 79 Montesa 414 VE, 78 250 VB, 77 360 VB, 76 360 VA, 75 YZ 125, 74 TM 125, 72 TS 125, 60's West Bend Go Boy Kart
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Do they even exist in the states yet? My dealer says a month or two out. His aren't pre sold. I'd like to hear a review from someone other than Jake Weimer.
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Mx451 wrote:
Do they even exist in the states yet? My dealer says a month or two out. His aren't pre sold. I'd like to hear a review from someone other than Jake Weimer.
Not in the states yet. If a dealer didn't snag one it's too late now. unless they make another run. This was a small batch, not sure how small. Not sure, but I think some of the bike will be assembled by the distributor? BetaUSA is really stepping up their suspension and aftermarket. The 200's hit the ground and word is they are being snapped up fast too.
Hopefully this shows Beta that there is a market for this type of bike, even if most of them never get MX raced. They probably could have sold out on Race Editions if they had built more of those too. Covid fever.
2015 Beta 500 RS, history: 99 KTM 300, 87 CR250, 84 KLR 600, 82 GPZ 550, 81 KX 250, 80 KX 250, 79 Montesa 414 VE, 78 250 VB, 77 360 VB, 76 360 VA, 75 YZ 125, 74 TM 125, 72 TS 125, 60's West Bend Go Boy Kart
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Race editions have not been released yet. Ordering on them starts in a couple more weeks but expect them to go really fast. I have all the Beta's I ordered sold when they arrive. Also got signed up as a GasGas dealer. Still have not heard whats going on with MX and Off-Road product with them yet.
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Have they released any info at all on the 300 race edition yet? I cant find anything about them yet. Im in between a 2021 300 race edition and husky TX 300
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