National Hare & Hound Round 2 Overview
Location: Ocotillo, California
Course Conditions: Dry and dusty desert terrain.
Beta Factory Race Team Results:
-Chance Fullerton placed 1st in the Pro 250 class at round 2, and after his second place finish in round 1 he is currently leading the Pro 250 class with by nine points.
-Morgan Tanke is back racing after an injury earlier this year. Tanke placed 1st in the Women's Open A class and is currently tied for 1st place in the series standings.
-Joe Wasson placed 9th in the Pro class at the event aboard his Beta 430 RR while riding with stiches from a freak accident the week before. Wasson is currently seated in 6th place in the Pro class and overall in the series standings.

The next race event for all three riders will be at the 3rd round of the National Hare and Hound series. For more information about the NHHA go to: nationalhareandhound.com

CHANCE FULLERTON
Series: National Hare & Hound
Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition
"My race went well this past weekend running top 5 overall most of the race. I ended up getting lost for awhile and finishing 8th overall and first Pro 250 Class. I can't thank everyone enough who helped me get comfortable on the bike, and I plan on being on the top spot a lot more."

MORGAN TANKE
Series: National Hare & Hound
Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition
"I had a great time at the 2nd round of the National Hare and Hound series. The dust was really bad for the first 30 miles and it was super fast which I don't have much experience in. After a speedy pit stop I went on to the second loop and that's where it got more technical. I was able to keep a good pace for the rest of the race and took home the win! It feels great to be back racing after an injury!"

JOE WASSON
Series: National Hare & Hound
Bike: Beta 430 RR Race Edition
"Did some bomb run practice Saturday morning, had a good line, but unfortunately didn't get the jump. I was about 20th off the start and made a lot of passes in the first 20 miles. Then there were some very high speed whoops for a long ways and I wasn't able to run the top pace. I came in the pits in 11th and was able to make one more pass. I was starting to catch the riders in front of me but ran out of time and I ended up in 10th overall."

Jordan Ashburn finishes 9th at the 1st round of the GNCC series.

GNCC Round 1 Overview
Location: Union, South Carolina
Course Conditions: Scattered Showers with occasional mud pits and loamy soil.
Beta Factory Race Team Results:
-Jordan Ashburn placed 9th in the XC1 class at round 1 of the GNCC and is currently sitting in 4th place overall in the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Endruo series.
-Mike Witkowski received a DNF after a crash early in the race resulting in an injured shoulder. Witkowski's next race will be at round 2 of the NEPG series.

The next race event for Jordan Ashburn will be Round 2 of the GNCC on March 10th in Palatka, Florida. For more information about the GNCC series go to: gnccracing.com

Mike Witkowski's next race event will be Round 2 of the NEPG on March 4th in Forest Hill, Louisiana. For more information about the NEPG series go to: nationalenduro.com

JORDAN ASHBURN
Series: GNCC
Bike: Beta 430 RR Race Edition
"The start of the season was a little "rough" with nearly 1000 bikes racing the track was brutal. I started out the first lap in 7th not getting a good jump off the line. I struggled battling the changing track conditions lap after lap. I was able to hang in there until lap 3 when I fell going around a mud hole. Then I lost sight of the group ahead. I ended up 9th in XC1, and I'm ready for them at the next round."

MIKE WITKOWSKI
Series: GNCC
Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition
"The GNCC started out well with me going into the woods in about 4th place. I quickly hopped into the lead about a half a mile in the race. I ran in the lead for 2-3 miles before picking a bad line and getting passed by a couple riders. Then halfway through the 2nd lap I made a rider error and went down really hard. I got the bike up and running with thanks to a fellow Beta racer that stopped to help me. But it was to great of discomfort to proceed on with the race. I am dealing with great soreness and discomfort but nothing is broken."

Photos by Kato

The 2018 Evo Factory editions are perfect for trials riders who want a bike equipped with all the technical and aesthetic features that make it truly competition-ready.

Beta has launched three 2-stroke versions to the market (125, 250 and 300 cc) plus a 4-stroke version (300 cc). The new Evo Factory range has undergone considerable refinement, ensuring an even higher performance along with Beta's proven reliability.

As Italy's only trials bike manufacturer, Beta is the undisputed global market leader and has introduced numerous technical upgrades across the entire Factory range. These upgrades join the new features already introduced on the Evo standard 2018 models, putting the Evo Factory models at the very pinnacle of the trials market.

ENGINE
As is the tradition on Evo bikes, the engine plays a pivotal role. It ensures user-friendliness and outstanding rideability without ever compromising on performance. The new Evo Factory's continue their dominance with the following upgrades:

2-Stroke
-Black magnesium engine covers: Compared to the standard version, these provide major weight savings along with an eye-catching design.
-Titanium head pipe: Boosts performance significantly and reduces weight.
-Profiled clutch discs: Provides a more progressive feel under the most extreme conditions.
-Combustion chamber with specially-designed volume and squish (300 cc 2 stroke only):Increases power, improved torque. Painted red for a stunning 'racing' look.
-New electronic control unit (ECU): Provides greater sparking power. This increases over-rev.
-Red anodized engine oil plug.

4-Stroke
-The 300 cc 4-stroke engine on the new Evo Factory MY 2018 is equipped with a lighter titanium silencer that increases power output down low while adding more delivery at the higher revs.

CHASSIS
(2-Stroke & 4 Stroke)
-To make the new Evo Factory a true competition-ready bike capable of competing at the highest level across all categories, much of the design work has focused on the suspension. More specifically, the differences with respect to the Standard versions are as follows:
-Fork with compression and rebound adjustment: Riders can fine-tune their fork action with a rebound adjuster at the top of the fork leg and a compression adjuster at the bottom.
-Black anodized triple clamp: Provides greater lightness and rigidity.
-Rear suspension with longer travel and adjustment of both compression and rebound: Settings have been refined even further thanks to more progressive hydraulics and a more stable setup that provides outstanding benefits in traction to the rear wheel, especially in pre-obstacle compression and launch. On the version for the two-stroke models, easier access to controls now allows quicker, simpler adjustment of the settings.
-Progressive linkage: More sensitive and progressive, works with the new shock for better traction and more thrust over tall obstacles.
-Lanyard-type kill switch: For safety and regulations of some club events.
-Black anodized bar end plugs: To protect the grips and throttle tube in the event of a fall.
-Red anodized chain adjusters.
-Machined foot pegs in with non-slip steel teeth: Maximum boot grip even under extreme conditions and significant weight reduction.
-Racing brake discs: More powerful braking, weight savings and a more aggressive look.
-BrakTec brake and clutch master cylinders: For improved brake and clutch feel.
-Rear brake caliper with brake pad anti-vibration system: Reduces rear brake squeal.
-Michelin tires for all engine sizes, ensuring the best performance on the market:
--X11 (for 2-stroke 250 and 300 cc and 4-stroke 300 cc versions): tires that ensure outstanding stability, as demonstrated by top riders in international competitions.
--X-light (for 2-stroke 125 cc version): highly suited to a light bike/rider combination.
-New graphics: For a true racing look

Prices are unchanged for 2018!

Prices: (MSRP)
125 Factory $7799.00
250 Factory $8299.00
300 Factory $8499.00
300 4-Stroke Factory $8599.00

*Plus $319.00 destination, sales tax, and other dealer license fees.

Availability: February