Beta Factory riders dominate at round 2 of the AMA National Hare & Hound series!

AMA National Hare & Hound, Round 2: Location: Post, TX Beta captures two Open Pro podium spots after Joe Wasson had a redeeming race taking 1st place while Factory Teammate Zane Roberts finished in 3rd. Roberts now leads the series points standings with Wasson in a close 3rd. Beta support rider Cole Conatser improved on his series lead taking home his second Pro 250 win of the season. Factory Team rider Morgan Tanke was close to a podium finish coming in a close 4th place in the Women's Pro class.

JOE WASSON 430 RR Race Edition "The day started out great, some fresh rain made for some intense battles. The top 4 swapped positions for the first half of the race, but it ultimately came down to another rider and myself battling for 75 miles. After finishing 5 seconds apart I came away with the win! Awesome race to say the least!”

COLE CONATSER 250 RR Race Edition "I ended round 2 in Post, Texas with a 1st place Pro 250 victory. I had a great race, and started way closer to the front. The course was awesome and it really fit my style of riding. I just had a really good time racing! Looking forward to the Mint 400 in Vegas next! Hope to keep the momentum going into round 3!”

ZANE ROBERTS 430 RR Race Edition "I had a great weekend in Texas for the second round of the NHHA series. I got off to a pretty mediocre start, but I charged hard and caught the top guys pretty quickly. From there it became a gnarly battle between the 4 of us for the lead for probably close to 30 miles. Unfortunately a fellow racer went down in front of me, and I had to stop to to make sure he was okay, and I kind of lost touch with the lead two who checked out on the final part of loop two. Overall I'm stoked to get a podium and can't wait to race again!”

MORGAN TANKE 250 RR Race Edition "The Texas NHHA course was definitely not like any other Hare and Hound. Tight single track and hundreds of turns made for a long day on the bike. I got a great start but had a hard time getting into a good race pace. I rode smooth all day, but it just wasn't enough, and ended up 4th on the day.”

GNCC Series, Round 1: Location: Union, SC Cody Barnes had his debut in the XC2 class, and after battling with 1st round jitters was able to take home a solid 6th place finish. Factory teammate Thorn Devlin wasn't too far behind taking home a 9th place finish in the XC2 class. Newly signed Chase Colville also put forth a solid performance finishing in 6th place in the XC3 class, while Factory Teammate Rachel Gutish took home a 5th place finish in the WXC class.

CODY BARNES 250 RR Race Edition "With this round being my very first race in the XC2 class at a GNCC I was a bit nervous. I got off to a good start, and was with the front pack for most the first lap. The first two laps I rode pretty tight and that cost me some positions and time. I found my groove and was able to make some good laps at the end of the race. I finished 6th in the XC2 class and 13th overall. My Beta 250 RR was handling the rough track super well and was running awesome! I now know what I need to work on for the next round to be up there and not lose that front pack. Looking forward to giving it another shot here in two weeks!”

THORN DEVLIN 250 RR Race Edition "With only a handful of GNCC's raced in my career, it is a solid start and I am confident we will be with the lead pack as I build confidence on the 3 hour race pace. Thank you to the entire Factory Beta USA team for the hard work and the opportunity.”

CHASE COLVILLE 125 RR Race Edition "I started off with a dead last start, and was able to work my way to the front of the pack on the first lap. I made the pass for the lead on the second lap, but unfortunately was taken out by a lapper. The rest of the day was a struggle for me although my Beta 125 RR handled the rough track and tree roots awesome. I couldn't ask for a better bike!”

RACHEL GUTISH 300 RR Race Edition "The race started off well - I entered the woods in fourth and was able to move up to third by the end of lap one. I was riding a consistent pace and was able to hang with the lead pack pretty easily though laps one and two. The 300's power was incredible, it never felt like I was having to ride hard to keep that pace. Unfortunately on the third lap a C rider I was lapping cut over on me. I hit him, then clipped a tree and went over the bars. I hit my head pretty hard and sustained a mild concussion. I was able to hang onto a fifth place despite a headache and dizziness, so I am grateful, but also disappointed that the race turned out this way after such a promising start. I plan to take most of next week off, but should be good to compete by next weekend.”

Beta Factory riders take two Pro podiums at round 1 of the AMA East Hare Scramble series!

AMA East Hare Scramble, Round 1: Location: Union, SC Beta USA Factory Team rider; Thorn Devlin celebrated with his first win of the year in the Pro class at round 1 of the AMA Eastern Hare Scramble Series. The race was a total quagmire with heavy rain throughout the day bringing with it thick slippery mud. Rachel Gutish also battled the elements bringing home her first win of the season in the Women's Pro class! Beta Support rider and 2019 East Hare Scramble Champion; Kyle McDonal had a couple setbacks that resulted in a 7th place finish for the day.

THORN DEVLIN 250 RR Race Edition "Round 1 of the AMA East Hare Scramble Series presented by Beta was a challenging, yet fun race. It provided fast, muddy, rooty terrain that was challenging on all levels. It felt great to grab the checkered flag and carry my momentum into the opening round of the GNCC series next weekend."

RACHEL GUTISH 300 RR Race Edition "I'm very excited to take home my first win of the season! Conditions were great the first lap, then the rain started.... it got super slippery with deep ruts everywhere, but I was having a blast! The 300 worked insanely well in the mud. The incredible power made it almost impossible to get stuck in the deep stuff and by riding a gear high I was able to really sail around those slick corners. A mistake on lap one cost me about three minutes, but I was able to regroup, shake it off and charge back up to the front of the pack.”

WORCS Sprint Hero Series, Round 1: Location: Taft, CA Chance Fullerton just missed the Open AA class podium finishing in 4th after long day of battling with teammate Zane Roberts who ended the day in 5th place also in the Open AA class.

CHANCE FULLERTON 430 RR Race Edition "I missed the podium by 3 seconds this last weekend at the Sprint Hero race. It makes me want a podium even more. Time to really start digging deep and getting after it. Thanks to everyone who helps us out!”

ZANE ROBERTS 430 RR Race Edition "I had a lot of fun this weekend at my first Sprint Hero race! I struggled with the high intensity nature of the event from the get go as it's nothing like anything I've ever raced before. I'm not stoked with the result, but I know what I have to work on to improve. I'm looking forward to doing more these races throughout the year!”

2019 Beta 125RR-S first look!

The new 2019 Beta 125 RR-S Dual Sport has returned for 2019 with a whole new attitude. The popular on/off road model has received a face lift in the way of all new bodywork that resembles the off road RR models. Also new is the striking Italian red frame and black engine covers. The new color combination is stunning to say the least!

Powered by a 4-stroke, 4-valve liquid cooled engine that provides 15 hp and plenty of torque for casual or more spirited riding. The 125 RR-S has more than 10" of suspension travel front & rear which is a class-leader. Beta's Tim Pilg comments, "Our 125 RR-S has been a huge hit for all types of riders, what surprised us the most is the age difference between the different owners, we will sell one to a 16 year old in California and also a 74 year old in Pennsylvania, both loving the bike for different reasons!"

Other features of the model are electric starting, whisper-quiet muffler with spark arrestor, Michelin DOT knobby tires, passenger pegs, hydraulic disk brakes front and rear, aluminum swing arm, and a multi-function meter.

Engine

Type: Italian built single cylinder, 4 valve 4-stroke, liquid cooled

Bore: 52 mm

Stroke: 58.6 mm

Displacement: 124.6cc

Compression Ratio: 11.2:1

Ignition: CDI (TCI)

Spark Plug: NGK CR8E

Lubrication: Oil pump w/cartridge oil filter

Oil Capacity 1000 cc

Carburetor: Keihin CV 30 mm

Clutch: Wet multi-disc

Transmission: 6-speed

Final Drive: Chain

Chassis

Frame: Molybdenum steel/double cradle

Wheelbase: 55.5"

Seat Height: 36.4"

Ground Clearance: 13.2"

Footrest Height: 15.7"

Dry Weight: 224.9 lbs.

Fuel Tank Capacity: 1.9 US gallons

Front Suspension: 41 mm USD fork

Rear Suspension: Steel body shock w/adjustable spring preload w/linkage

Front Wheel Travel: 10.2"

Rear Wheel Travel: 10.6"

Final Gearing: 14t front, 63t rear

Front Brake: 260mm rotor

Rear Brake: 220mm rotor

Front/Rear Rim: 90/90 x 21" (Front) 120/90 x 18" (Rear)

Front/Rear Tire: Michelin Enduro Competition (DOT Approved)

Warranty: 12 month Limited Warranty

Availability:

End of March

Price:

$4999.00

Prices are MSRP and do not include destination charges, sales tax, license, or dealer preparation fees.

Beta finishes 1st and 2nd in Full Gas Sprint Enduro, plus AMA East Hare Scrambles and Rev Limiter news!

Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series Round 2 Overview:

Location: Blackshear, GA

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

Cody Barnes finished on the podium this weekend in 2nd place in the Pro 2 class at the second round of the FGSE series.

Mike Witkowski also ended up on the podium with a 3rd place finish in the Pro 2 class.

The next race for both riders will be at the 1st round of the Grand National Cross Country Series on March 9th-10th in Palatka, FL.

CODY BARNES

Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition

"My weekend started off good with a good first test, but I made some mistakes in the first enduro test and dropped a few positions. After some track changes, due to the mud holes, I started making ground on the competition and worked my way into 3rd going into the last test of the day. With about three turns until the finish on the last test I had a good get-off causing me to lose a lot of time and dropping me back to 6th for the day.

On day two of racing I knew I had my work cut out for me. I was able to do very well all day in the cross test, but I was losing some time in the enduro test. I was still able to make my way to podium contention going into the last enduro test. I found where I was losing time and went into the last test knowing I had to run a perfect test. When the test was done, I was able to claim the second place spot in the Pro 2 class. My bike was working awesome all weekend and I had a blast at this event!"

MIKE WITKOWSKI

Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition

"The first day of the Sprint Enduro in Georgia couldn't have went better. I stayed off the ground while riding smooth and consistent. With only a couple mistakes I was happy with my bike and riding performance. I ended up winning day 1, which I hadn't done yet. I was happy going into day two with a solid lead.

Day two started off on the wrong foot with a shoulder problem in the first test leading me to lose over 10 seconds. After the first test I was down and out of the lead. But, I charged all day despite the adversity I endured. I ended up winning test 5 for the day, but I came short of 2nd place for the weekend by less than a second due to my first test result on day two. I was pretty bummed as I wanted to win and I knew it was all mine after day one. Ready for our first GNCC next weekend in the Florida Sand. Definitely motivated after a not so good end result at this sprint enduro!"

AMA East Hare Scramble Series Round 2 Overview:

Location: Graysburg, NC

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

Beta Factory Team rider; Rachel Gutish finished on top of the podium in 1st place in the Women's class at round 2 of the East Hare Scramble Series. Rachel Gutish's next race will be at the 1st round of the Grand National Cross Country Series on March 9th-10th in Palatka, FL.

Beta Support rider; Kyle McDonal also topped the podium with a 1st place finish in the Pro Class.

RACHEL GUTISH

Bike: Beta 390 RR Race Edition

"I'm very happy with how the race went! I was smart and consistent through the deep ruts and mud-holes, which was enough to give me the win! This also moves me up into first place in the series points, which I'm pretty excited about."

KYLE MCDONAL

Bike: Beta 390 RR Race Edition

"Yesterday was round 2 of the AMA East Championship in Garysburg, NC and with all the rain we have been getting it made for a good mud race. Six riders showed up on the pro line and with starting so close to the corner I was last off the line. I was able to make good passes and pick a lot of good lines the first lap to put myself in 1st where I rode for the remainder of the day with a 30 second to 1 minute lead. We did 9 laps on a shortened course due to standing water with a mix of single track, clay hill climbs and open jeep roads. I was able to stay consistent throughout the race and stay out of any deep mud holes where other riders were getting stuck and that really gave me an advantage over the 2 hours. On lap 8 I smashed my shift lever, but luckily I was able to use my hand in the open section to shift and leave it in 3rd for the woods sections."

Rev Limiter Overview:

Location: Decatur, TX

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

Max Gerston placed 6th at the 2019 Rev Limiter last weekend. Max Gerston's next race will be at the Wild West Extreme Enduro event on May 4th, 2019 in Sparks, Nevada.

MAX GERSTON

Bike: Beta 300 RR Race Edition

"The Rev Limiter Extreme Enduro was tough! I actually had a lot of fun riding the terrain and my Beta 300 RR was finding incredible traction. Unfortunately the race was poorly organized so the scoring was confusing and rules were being changed mid race which takes away from the legitimacy of the results. I am looking forward to the next round, and I continue to fall in love with the 2019 300 RR"

Photo by Shan Moore

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Ty Tremaine finishes just shy of the podium at round 1 of the Sprint Hero series!

Location: Glen Helen, California

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Ty Tremaine finished in 4th place overall at rounds 1 & 2 of the Hero Sprint series aboard his Beta 300 RR Race Edition.

-Chance Fullerton competed only in the first round of the Hero Sprint series finishing in 7th place overall in the Pro class at round 1.

The next event for both riders will be at the first round of the 2019 WORCS Series in Primm, NV on January 18th - 20th.

For more information about the Hero Sprint series go to: www.sprintheroracing.com

TY TREMAINE

Bike: Beta 300 RR Race Edition

"The weekend was awesome! The moto test was extremely high speed and the first day I struggled, but found a lot more speed at Day 2. The Enduro test was great for me both days and my Beta 300 RR worked amazing. After 6 tests both days, I finished 4th overall and am happy to start the year strong!"

CHANCE FULLERTON

Bike: Beta 430 RR Race Edition

"I only raced one day at the Hero Sprint race this weekend, but it was fun, and I had decent results landing in 7th after the first day in the pro class. I'm feeling more and more comfortable on the bike. Thanks to everyone and I'm looking forward to 2019!"

Photo by Harlen Foley

2019 XTrainer announced!

The 2019 Beta Xtrainer returns to complete the Italian manufacturer's off road line-up. The Xtrainer has become legend due to its easy-to-ride, do-it-all attitude. Xtrainer features a 300cc two stroke engine that offers electronic oil injection, adjustable power valve, electric start as well as the 6-spring clutch featured on the RR models.

The Xtrainer is not a lower compression engine stuffed into a full size chassis, it is a purpose-built play bike with top quality brake systems, a smaller overall frame, lower seat height, and an engine developed exclusively for play riding. Other features include soft enduro tires, nickel plated exhaust pipe, complete lighting package, plastic skid plate, push button seat, and quick access air filter. Xtrainer equals FUN.

Features:

-Power Delivery: Soft and linear with reduced "hit" yet still enough to get your blood pumping

-Adjustable Power Valve: Easy to adjust, allows the engine's power to be tailored to fit each rider.

-Seat Height: Low, 35.8" seat height to ensure confident riding

-Low Weight: Only 216 lbs! The lightest 300cc off road motorcycle on the planet.

-Electronic Oil Injection: No need to premix the fuel, variable oil delivery means less oil burn and cleaner, crisper running.

-Soft Tires: Offering massive grip

-Smaller Frame: Purpose-built for optimal light weight and play bike performance

-Six Speed transmission: Wide ratio for excellent off road experiences.

-Brakes: Top quality Nissin brakes, same system as the larger RR models

Availability:

Now

Prices: (No price increase for 2019)

$7499.00

Announcing the 2019 Beta Cup!

Beta Motorcycles has teamed up with the NEPG to introduce the Beta Cup within the 2019 Kenda AMA National Enduro Series. Beta Motorcycles is going to have a contest for anyone that rides a 2018 or 2019 Beta 125RR in the 2019 season for the Grand Prize of a Brand New 2019 Beta 250RR.

The rules for the Beta 125RR Cup Class are simple. Ride an 18' or 19' Beta 125RR in any class that you qualify for on a 125cc motorcycle, and you will be automatically entered into the Beta Cup Class. When entering your events you will simply sign up for an existing class in the National Enduro Series. The rider that earns the most points in his or her NEPG class will win the Beta Cup along with a 2019 Beta 250RR. This will give any rider a chance, whether they are an A, B, C, or Womens Rider.

*NE PRO1, NE PRO2, Beta Factory Support Riders, Beta USA Employees, dealers, and family members are ineligible.

If you are interested in the event, or you want to know the complete rules and regulations click on this BETA CUP LINK.

Introducing the 2019 Beta Evo trials models!

2019 Evo Models - Evolution in action

Beta launches the new EVO MY 2019 into the market.
The Tuscany-based bike builder's engineers have completed an intense development and technical refinement program to give the new Evo an even higher performance and reliability while increasing the fun factor and providing "rideability".
 
The new Trial range incorporates all the race know-how built up by the Beta Factory Team (which, this year, has two top riders, Albert Cabestany and James Dabill), ensuring all riders, non-professional and professional alike, can count on the best available technology. 
There are four 2-stroke engines: 125, 250, 300 and 300 SS where "SS" stands for Super Smooth, a Trial bike with a decidedly softer, more fun-oriented character than its more aggressive counterparts.
 
The world renowned 4-stroke version, is available in a 300 cc displacement and offers a sound alternative to the 2-stroke versions thanks to user-friendly engine power delivery which is welcomed by clubman riders and experts alike.
 
The Evo SPORT models return for 2019 as well. These popular low speed trail-fun bikes are based off the standard Evo models but have included features such as the long-range seat/fuel tank, hand guards, knobby tires, and taller final gearing. This model has been designed for those looking for a nice fun bike for trails that offer un-intimidating power and a low seat height.

Our latest additions!

It's been a while since a "new stuff" post and we've been busy adding nothing but the best stuff for your Beta!

We're constantly on the lookout for new and cool stuff to better serve you and your Italian Princess!

Here's a selection; a new Beta t-shirt, 2018 top end kits and clutch parts, new stuff from Moose Racing, Beta turn signals, the new Shinko MX216 "Fatty" for those that loved the Golden Tyre Fatty front tire, the full line of Galfer pads and rotors, and Couteract Ready-Balance tubes for more traction in the dirt and smooth riding on the road!

Still more new stuff!

Thinking about a new 125RR-S? The accessories list just keeps growing, the "little bike that could" can be whatever you like! We also have lots more new stuff; blue BRP chain guide, black rim decal set, waterpump rebuild kits, Polisport bodywork, and many more as always! Please have a look at www.motosupply.com and if there's something you're looking for that you don't see please let me know at tom@sierrabmw.com.

Quick update on the USTR proposed tariff!

New link to tell President Trump you oppose this action!

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American Motorcyclist Association objects as U.S. seeks 100 percent tariff on some European bikes

IF YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN THE TIME TO DO THIS, PLEASE DO IT NOW. 

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced an Inter-agency Section 301 Committee public hearing on February 15, 2017 in Washington, DC and is seeking public comments to assist USTR in connection with the request of representatives of the U.S. beef industry to reinstate action against the European Union (EU) pursuant to Section 306(c) of the 1974 Trade Act relating to the WTO dispute settlement rulings in the EU - Beef Hormones dispute. Included on the list of products under consideration for new imposition of increased duties are motorcycles (including mopeds) over 50 cc but not over 500 cc from member States of the European Union. Most of the other products proposed are agricultural products.  

These tariff's can be as high as 100%! We urge all motorcycle dealers, riders, and enthusiasts to click on the link below now and send the formatted letter. It takes 3 minutes.   

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