Beta Ride Day

[scott bockingMember]

A huge thanks to CrossRoads Motorcycles Grafton and to Beta Australia for putting on a great day.
All 4T and 2T 2014 bikes were there to demo and the setup was first class. We shot a heap of footage and will post it up over the next few days. The bikes ride very well and my favourite was the 400. We could almost start a guessing comp for the one Jacko liked the best. I would have never picked it but he came away frothing!!!

STM

[ianMember]

looking forward to your report i think Gary is calling in on his way back on monday

[Nick JacksonMember]

Thanks to Lee and Claudia for a fantastic day , the track was great fun but the bikes were awesome :woohoo:

I rode the full range 4t 350 400 450 498 and 2t 250 and 300 , they all handled so well out the box with nothing to do and this years model is set up with heavier springs for the normal bloke. They all steered very well and with good brakes to match made a very confidence inspiring ride !! Unlike a lot of euro bikes that I feel like I’m perched on top of I felt ‘inside’ these bikes but with the flat seat it was an easy transition from back to front.

I thought the 350 would be my pick but a lack of low down torque reminded me of the Husky 310 which I don’t enjoy. The 400 however had lots of low down torque and a mid range to match more suited to trail riding IMO. The 450 had a very steady power delivery but wasn’t as exiting to ride as the 400. The 498 could be ridden either hard and bloody fast or lazy as the massive power ment that correct gear selection was optional I really liked the big girl but think a full day on the trails would start to get tiring as the bike has heaps of power I could never use !!

I wasn’t keen on going on the 2 strokes but got offered the 250 2t and couldn’t refuse ….. It’s was an animal with snappy power and being super lightweight made for a quick exiting lap. I did 4 laps and it seemed to get angrier every lap. The 300 2t was the shock for me as I was expecting that crazy 250 aggression but found a very fast lineal motor that delivered way more predictably than the 250 , crack it open on the corner exit and it lit up, the crazy power found the ground and you were off at pace , it braked as well as it accelerated and turned on a dime. This bike was off the chain and I was frothing after 4 laps ( I went back again for more laps later :woohoo: ), arms were pumped for the first time all day but from braking not accelerating and I just wanted more. The last 2 stroke I rode was a TZR 250 sports bike 24 years ago and I remembered what I liked :woohoo:

In summery though for me as a trail rider that wants to last all day and live a bit longer the 400 was the pick. ( if funds were unlimited I’d have a 2t 300 too )

Cheers guys for a top day !!

Nick

[Nick JacksonMember]

The 400rr

[Nick JacksonMember]

498rr

[Nick JacksonMember]

300rr 2t

:woohoo:

[ianMember]

Nickj wrote:

300rr 2t

:woohoo:

sounds like the 2 stroke bug has bit someone else :woohoo:

[Nick JacksonMember]

huskybloke wrote:

Nickj wrote:

300rr 2t

:woohoo:

sounds like the 2 stroke bug has bit someone else :woohoo:

It was fun HB !!! Not sure how I’d go on a long trail ride on it though !!

You never know but

[Nathan HeatherMember]

Might have to do a swap for an hr to see how you last next time im down mate? I get less tired on the 300 thenon my last 250f.

[AlexMember]

Bars in the photo look real swept high. I like that. Was that the case in real life in the saddle?

[scott bockingMember]

axel wrote:

Bars in the photo look real swept high. I like that. Was that the case in real life in the saddle?

The bar/ peg relationship was very neutral and felt good straight up. One thing I really liked was the way they sculpt the plastics. It really allows you to get a good grip on the bike without feeling like you are having to squeeze it. It is as if the have used some squarish edges on the radiator shrouds that you can really lock your legs into.
The stock brakes were also very impressive. Braided cables and oversize rotors are standards and the front was super powerful but well modulated.

Nice bits of gear indeed!

STM

[Nick JacksonMember]

axel wrote:

Bars in the photo look real swept high. I like that. Was that the case in real life in the saddle?

The whole ergos felt good and at 6ft 1 I didn’t feel cramped on any of these bikes !!

As STM said the standard base models are still good spec , I’d been keen to see the factory model they have in the flesh :woohoo:

Nick

[Jason AndersonMember]

250 st :unsure: :unsure:

300 st :woohoo: :woohoo: 👿 👿 :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

350 f :unsure: :unsure:

400 f :woohoo: :woohoo:

450 f :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

498 F :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

…SPUD…

[Nick JacksonMember]

Spud.m/m wrote:

250 st :unsure: :unsure:

300 st :woohoo: :woohoo: 👿 👿 :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

350 f :unsure: :unsure:

400 f :woohoo: :woohoo:

450 f :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

498 F :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

…SPUD…

Nicely said mate

[Nathan HeatherMember]

Sounds like everyone enjoyed the day! However did anyone walk away with a decision to buy a beta and if so when is the delivery?

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