2020 Beta 300rr Review In "REAL" Single Track - Episode 95
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- čas přidán 29. 01. 2020
- Ride review of the 2020 Beta 300rr demo bike on my local trails. It performed well on the more technical trails and I really like the power delivery and transmission on the bike. I still need to dial in the forks but otherwise I'm pretty comfortable on the bike already. Thanks to Beta Canada for providing both the 300rr and 200rr bikes for me to test. More on this bike and the 200rr coming soon.
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Nice! I was waiting for this one. Looking forward to more with the 300RR and 200RR.
Great video and what an incredible place to ride I am super envious!!!!
Gorgeous trail! Slick bike too! 🤘🏼
I’d say those trails were gnarly enough! Stiff suspension is good for skimming over the tops of the rocks and roots! ✊️
Great views and trail ride, Trails look perfect, great looking bike.
Awesome track. I have ordered the 300rr. Great bike. I feel it's better then the 2020 ktm I test road. Love the video.
Great to watch you on a Beta. No bias, of course 🤫
What a trail!!! 😳😍
New subscriber.... Other than the super wet conditions your trails look very similar to what we ride here in the Appalachian Mountains. Lots of rocks and roots. I’m sure your trails are a bit more technical in higher elevations. Great ride - Looking forward to hear your review on both the 300 and 200. My 16YO son needs a new bike and I was considering the 200 RR for him. Thanks for your videos.
@RPeacock1128 thanks. I'll have some content on the 200rr out soon. I think it would be a great bike for your son.
As a guy who lives in the desert, riding in rain looks like a fun challenge. Cool video ✌️
Yeah it gets old fast when you have rain for 5 months straight. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hooks up like a champ.
Great video and great ride! what abou comparing your Tpi with this new Betas? And which one are you enjoying more?
Cool man!
Really nice I think the 300 did very well over that terrain was very knarley in some areas what does that bike run.I think the beta did very well
Niiiice. That's a rad forest ride. Tech
Nice. Let me know when you are heading Calgary way...
Those trails look awesome, does the 300 feel much bigger than the 200? The 200rr has smaller frame/lower seat height?.
Great videos!
The 300 does not feel much bigger but it does feel heavier. Yes 200 has slightly smaller frame but seat height is about the same I think.
it seems to have the perfect powerband for that tight stuff
Sure does!
What mountain/area is this?
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Nice video 👍🏽. Any feedback on fuel range based on the terrain you were riding?
Hard to say, we can't really get full days in this time of year.
Where are you riding?
Canadian trails are badass.
Informative video thanks. Just wondering if you were riding with the stock 14/49 gearing? Also do you know if you were still running on the stock jetting? Thanks for the info!
Stock gearing. Not sure if Beta had changed the jetting at all.
@@PNWEnduro Oh wow. That bike would be a beast with woods gearing. Will be using 13/52 gearing on my 2021.
Nice video and good riding. Thoughts on racing this bike in GNC type stuff? I was also thinking about the 300 RE, I do have the 2017 version RE. I've heard this year's KYB is very stiff and I also like to do riding like what you're doing here, but i want to race some GNCC's this year. Are these forks too soft?
These forks are not too soft and seem to be pretty tune-able. You might want to take the bad review on the KYB's with a grain of salt. Taking a zero hour bike made for racing into gnarly hard enduro type terrain on the very first ride may not be the best idea, amusing that's where you heard about the forks.
Thanks...yes, that’s primarily where I heard it, thanks for your perspective
Would like your thoughts, pros and cons 300 rr vs 200 rr, specifically to this single track please!
I'm considering these also. I'm now leaning toward the 300 for lugging ability, versus having to be a busy shifter on the 200. So I hear, that is.
@@TK-cl1jm I had the Xtrainer for 3 years, it luggaged better than any bike (so said ktm owners). I did take the 300 for a test ride and loved it. It's easy to ride, the best choice for single tracks, in my opinion. From the research I made on the internet: the 200 has less grunt but more fun factor.
Did you mess with the power valve? I changed the spring & turned it out a bit. Been loving my 2020 300.
No, I was very happy with how the power delivery was already.
I hear that the rain mode on the Beta is spot on for wet conditions. Any truth to that? I know a lot of times the different modes aren’t noticeable, but I hear it is on the new bikes.
It's noticeable, rain mode mellows out the power a bit. I would not say it's big difference though.
Electric start 2 strokes fascinate me lol
I just picked up a new '19 and looking to knock the cobwebs off my dirt skills. Where did you have the power valve set? Did you move it around at all?
It was set flush, I have not played with the adjustment just yet. I do like how you can adjust it with an allen key, no special tool needed like on the KTM/Huskys.
@@PNWEnduro Beta has an accessory that eliminates the hex bolt. There's a knob that lets you use your fingers. I ordered mine yesterday. It seems no aftermarket shops make much for Betas. But I did find that Sierra Motorcycle Supply has all the Beta accessories on their page. They have a lot more than footpegs and trinkets. IMS gas tanks, Ohlins suspension, Baja Designs LED headlight kits and quite a few serious upgrades are available.
Can you discern a difference in the handling/rider position with the new frame?
This years bikes feel lighter and more nimble to me.
some info about tire?model or,,, bike is 10/10
So you were sayin it's got lots of Smooth down low Power which is what I like, does it have a decent hit Of Power Up Top Too?
Depends how you want to tune the power valve mild-wild.
@@PNWEnduro yeah ok thanks man.
Didn't realize you were 🇨🇦 👍. Were is this vid from?
Cheers, Ryan 🇨🇦
Hey Ryan, I generally don't post locations publicly. Feel free to reach out on FB or Instagram for info.
Probably McNutt.
Kyle from dirtbike channel is reviewing the RE and he trashed on it quite big, saying that it doesn’t feel counterbalanced at all, and it feels heavy. About the heavy feeling maybe its because the RE its not made for technical stuff but about the vibrations I dont know who to trust. Im literally watching everything online about the 2020 250 and 300 RR cuz im thinking about getting one. I would really appreciate if you be honest on these reviews and not say good stuff just because its a loaner bike. Btw I frckn love these trails man, they look epic.
I have a 2016 Beta 300RR that I bought new. It vibrates just like all other non counterbalance 2-strokes. I recently demo'd the 2020 Betas 300RE and 250RR (and the 4 strokes). It was a really nasty muddy day and the test loop was a groomed dirt loop with almost no rocks. I can say without a doubt that the vibrations are drastically reduced between 2020 250/300 and my 2016 300. On the loop we rode the KYB outperformed the Sachs but it was not hard terrain at all. I typically ride rough terrain and hard enduro with mine. I'm a big guy to at 275lbs dry so nothing feels stiff when stock.
So back to the vibrations. A few weeks later I rode my friends 2020 Husky TE 250i TPI. This was the smoothest bike I've ridden. Absolutely no vibrations. I thought the counterbalancer was great on the Beta until I rode the Husky. It really is on another lever as far as how smooth it was. Kyle bashing the Beta for being rough is just wrong. It's still a really good and smooth bike just not as smooth as the Husky. It felt like a toy and sometimes you could barely tell it was even running. The suspension was really good too. I was able to ride it over some really rough rocks and it performed really well stock.
I'm a big fan of Beta but I'll have to do some soul searching when it comes time for my next bike.
Greg Mullinax thats why im concerned man, i have a 2017 250 exc with a lectron carb, no vibrations at all and the suspension was done by kumlin in sweden. It feels like a toy man you’re right, easy to ride and very light. To be honest maybe this obsession of mine with the new 2020 RE its maybe just because of the looks haha, it looks fckn amazing. Maybe i should just stick to my ktm for a while and see whats coming this year. Thanks for the info man, Ride Safe.
@L P I always try to be honest with anything I review be it borrowed, bought or given to me. I'll be doing a comparison on the vibrations coming up. What Greg Mullinax said above is pretty spot on.
Keep in mind Kyle rode that bike once so far starting a zero hours. It's said that the engine gets a little smoother as it breaks in. I believe the shocks may break in a bit as well.
The Beta race edition is the best looking bike out for sure but the new 2020 TPI bikes run so good. Way better than I expected.
Given that you have a really nice bike already I'd probably wait unless you have some expendable income. Then in that case, go for it. I can't see how anyone wouldn't be happy riding a new Beta.
I just rode a new 2020 300 RE my self and I weigh 160 lbs and yes the suspension felt just a little stiff but it was not set up for me and it will take a few hours for it to get broken in. I ride and race Hard Enduro and I like real soft suspension. But with any bike brand you will have to set it up or change the valving to make it perfect for the type of terrain you like to ride and change the strings to your weight. no bike will come from the factory perfect for anyone. About the vibration it does have a little but it's not very much at all. I think it is so little that you will not even recognize it. It might not be as smooth as other Brands but I don't think it's anything to worry about.
Episode 95, doing the limbo.
Ha ha, maybe the only time being a shorter rider is an advantage!
What is the blue light by the fuel cap?
Yes, it's a map switch.
Thanks!
Ironically blue is the full power map. The rain map indicator is white. Beautiful trail and riding. Thanks for sharing.
The Ohlin forks make that bike unbelievably stable and plush no matter what I am doing 👍👍 cause you aren't going to find a happy place with them Sachs😝😝👹😝😭🔥💩
It looks really slick. I'm guessing your socks were wet at the end of that ride :-)
Yeah, I need to invest in the Klim waterproof socks.
Toop 🔰
How tall are you, Greg?
5'7" the lower seat height on the Beta's is great!
@@PNWEnduro Same here, and a big part of the reason I picked mine.
Will be a good choise for me? I'm 6.2 tall. I ride the same tracks as you do. I do you recomand me thus bike?
how does the weight feel compared to your KTM? thanks!
It feels a bit heavier but I'm comparing a 300 to my 250. The 200rr feels really light on the trial.
Kinda looks like whip up...
The guy on the KTM left without helping you. Not so friendly.