Wow...basically a two-stroke XR?
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Wow...basically a two-stroke XR?
This may be my dream "ride with the wife and kids bike." Fun when slow. Reading this, all I can think is, "shut up and take my money."
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/55/25657/ ... -Ride.aspx
It looks like Beta may be attempting to step into the void that Honda and Kawasaki left when the XR and KDX went bye-bye. What do you folks think?
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/55/25657/ ... -Ride.aspx
It looks like Beta may be attempting to step into the void that Honda and Kawasaki left when the XR and KDX went bye-bye. What do you folks think?
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Re: Wow...basically a two-stroke XR?
price of admission is the only downfall. awesome bikedingerjunkie wrote:This may be my dream "ride with the wife and kids bike." Fun when slow. Reading this, all I can think is, "shut up and take my money."
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/55/25657/ ... -Ride.aspx
It looks like Beta may be attempting to step into the void that Honda and Kawasaki left when the XR and KDX went bye-bye. What do you folks think?
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Yeah, there have been a couple threads on this. Feedback has been good. Personally, I love it! Probably one of the few machines that would get me away from my KDX, if I could afford to buy and maintain it.
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Oil injection .....no thanks.
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Wow...basically a two-stroke XR?
The oil injection is one of the things that puts it in the realm of the XR...the kind of bike you never lay a wrench on for twenty years and can't screw up.
Actually, I am really hoping that Beta and KTM follow the lead of OSSA and decide to offer FICT-style direct injection of fuel and oil...just get rid of the tuning component completely outside of chamber options. Probably not what I'd choose for my aggressive bike, but definitely what I'd desire for my "play with the family" bike.
Actually, I am really hoping that Beta and KTM follow the lead of OSSA and decide to offer FICT-style direct injection of fuel and oil...just get rid of the tuning component completely outside of chamber options. Probably not what I'd choose for my aggressive bike, but definitely what I'd desire for my "play with the family" bike.
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What he said
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My family still has my 1981 yamaha mx 100 with oil injection, which works perfectly. I need to shoehorn that into a kx 85 frame, for an awesome pit bike.
That new Beta would be sweet.
That new Beta would be sweet.
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I've burned down about a dozen sled engines(LOL), from 70's to 90's, and none of them were due to oil pump failure
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'95 KDX 200 Project $600 KDX
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Oil injection still works great on my 73 f-11
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I had several Kawasaki's with oil injection, and several Suzuki's , best thing since sliced bread, wish the KDX had it. Oh yeah that Beta looks awesome.
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my 200SR used oil injection till I stopped using it after the pump stopped and caused an engine seizure.
This new Beta is for kids and women, not seasoned riders. a good beginners bike, nothing more.
This new Beta is for kids and women, not seasoned riders. a good beginners bike, nothing more.
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Re: Wow...basically a two-stroke XR?
I've been following the Freeride info closely and I think the Beta would make a better bike with it's more serious amenities.
All of the '16 Beta 2-strokes will be oil injection. I don't think it's going to be a big deal and my guess is that all 2-strokes will be injection in a few years.
I'm a bit confused by theses Freerides though. A very torque oriented motor suited for tight woods, light weight, not so great suspension and brakes, not so comfy ergos. Isn't that really close to a KDX? The KDX doesn't have the light weight , but it's got comfy covered and the motor is about perfect for tight woods.
A lot cheaper too
All of the '16 Beta 2-strokes will be oil injection. I don't think it's going to be a big deal and my guess is that all 2-strokes will be injection in a few years.
I'm a bit confused by theses Freerides though. A very torque oriented motor suited for tight woods, light weight, not so great suspension and brakes, not so comfy ergos. Isn't that really close to a KDX? The KDX doesn't have the light weight , but it's got comfy covered and the motor is about perfect for tight woods.
A lot cheaper too
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Wow...basically a two-stroke XR?
I agree the Xtrainer looks the better choice. Both the Freeride and Xtrainer look like all day grins in the woods though. Think kdx, with buckets more low end torque.
I don't like some of the issues the freeride has had, and the lack of power valves really puts a lid on its overall performance. And way overpriced... But the light weight, torque, and good ground clearance are appealing. The xtrainer's 8'th place finish at Hell's Gate should be enough to dispel any notions that it's for beginners only, looks like a great technical woods bike to me, especially for anyone with a shorter inseam.
Really though, how could you do any better than the 250rr and 300rr? Relatively low seat, and a woods focused power delivery and handling.
My only concerns with the oil injection are being limited to these very light injection approved oils, and the 60/1 ratio. I'd want a more substantial oil coating my crank and rod bearings. I'd want to find a compatible, heavier oil for the tank to supplement the injected oil.
I don't like some of the issues the freeride has had, and the lack of power valves really puts a lid on its overall performance. And way overpriced... But the light weight, torque, and good ground clearance are appealing. The xtrainer's 8'th place finish at Hell's Gate should be enough to dispel any notions that it's for beginners only, looks like a great technical woods bike to me, especially for anyone with a shorter inseam.
Really though, how could you do any better than the 250rr and 300rr? Relatively low seat, and a woods focused power delivery and handling.
My only concerns with the oil injection are being limited to these very light injection approved oils, and the 60/1 ratio. I'd want a more substantial oil coating my crank and rod bearings. I'd want to find a compatible, heavier oil for the tank to supplement the injected oil.