For a full test of the Gas Gas EC300, click here. Beta took the 300RR and shrunk it by about 15 percent. MSRP: $7,799.00 ... EVO Factory 250 2-Stroke. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. The dual map switch has a “rain mode” that further softens the hit, but it works nicely in slick terrain. It has no headlight, odometer, radiator fan or skid plate. by Bucho » Sun Mar 20, 2016 4:04 pm, Post PRICE: $9495 The Sherco 300 isn’t the easiest bike to ride. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Handling-wise, it’s very balanced, corners nicely and the ergos are spaced out and comfortable. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2020 BETA Xtrainer 300 … The Xtrainer is priced lower than any high-level European off-road bike. Time has caught up with the Beta somewhat. TM recommends that race fuel is to be used in the E300ES. Find the Beta that is right for you! 2021 SUPERCROSS ROUND 8: EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS. This year we’ve experienced none of the glitches that plagued the early TPI bikes, but that doesn’t mean they’re gone for good. EVO Factory 300 … I see a new xtrainer for $6650. 2018 Beta Xtrainer 300, THE ULTIMATE BETA XTRAINER! XTrainer vs Freeride. It’s powerful, reasonably light and very stable. WEIGHT WITHOUT FUEL: 237 lb. I love gnarly single track. The 2019 Gas Gas EC300 is fit with a new chromoly backbone frame, allowing for a better ergonomic fit at the tank and good feel with proper flex points. We have been riding and racing Beta's since 2013 and have spent more time than most tuners working out the Sachs Suspension for BOTH Trail … The new motor is incredibly smooth and torquey. Im an inch or so smaller than you and I love the smaller seat height of the beta. Now that small European makers have become the norm in the 300 class, all of them are expensive, exotic and rare. Both models provide a large amount of single-track torque yet the 250 has a bit more over-rev. The KYB fork is good. The brakes are strong. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. In Sherco-speak, the Factory is a premium model that gets a number of upgrades over the Racing version. The bike is plenty powerful and torqy downlow but lacks the high end power of a 300 … For 2009 and later the YZ125/250… This is the only bike in the Husqvarna TX line, which is the designation used to signify a two-stroke off-road racer. OWNABILITY The TE has the WP Xplor 48 coil-spring fork, which is seen as the most trail-oriented unit in WP’s arsenal. TRAIL When we say that the 300 class is full of diverse and nonconforming bikes, the Beta Xtrainer is the one we think of first. There are a lot of riders very fond of two-strokes. by Marylander » Mon Mar 21, 2016 5:27 pm, Post ALREADY BUILT FOR YOU AND AT A SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS WITH VERY LOW HOURS. MSRP: $8999. Handling and suspension are strong points in the Gas Gas arsenal. Eastern competition is concerned with riding hard on tight trials with mud, roots and trees. The motor has excellent power down low, on top and everywhere between. TRAIL This is a strong performer on the handling side and middle of the road in the power department. BOTTOM LINE KTM 300XC: This is KTM’s racier 300. ... there were legitimate reasons to go Beta over the 300 mainstays. The WP suspension is super plush, and PDS fans love the fact that it has no linkage to hang up. WEAKNESSES Six Days logos appear on the graphics, the handlebar, the silencer and the rims. TRAIL It has the same fuel-delivery concept, where it injects fuel directly into the transfer ports and a light mist of oil into the intake manifold, eliminating the need for premixed fuel. A bike like the Xtrainer … Peak power was sacrificed in order to gain all that torque. THE ENDURO BIKE READY FOR ANYTHING. For a buyer’s guide of all 2019 two-strokes, click here. However, the Keihin carbureted Beta 300 RR has been tuned almost perfectly, and it runs a little better in the real world in stock form. It’s 1 1/4-inch lower than the RR model and is a few pounds lighter. STRENGTHS The Sachs ZF fork can be harsh on sharp impacts but still feels somewhat soft overall. OWNABILITY The TPI bike is heavier than a conventional two-stroke, although the TE still feels comparatively light. WESTERN COMPETITION Stock Xtrainer offset is 21mm at the triple clamps and 35mm at the fork lugs, for 55mm total offset. It can perform at low rpm just above idle, and it has instant snap when it’s time to go. STRENGTHS TM EN300i: Apparently, TM had access to Transfer Port Injection technology prior to KTM’s involvement. Allow me to answer....KTM is more trials whereas Beta is more dirt bike. WEAKNESSES This bike is a rolling mass of strong points. Stock 300RR offset is 20mm at the triples and 35mm at the forks, for 55mm total offset. EXTREME RIDING What sets Beta aside from the rest of these manufacturers is the fact they also offer a down-specced 300cc two-stroke – the X-Trainer 300. The KTM of the time was showing its age. The standard footpegs are swapped out for machined aluminum versions. ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled, two-stroke Displacement 293cc Transmission six-speed Starter system Electric and kick SUSPENSION Front 43mm hydraulic … For a full test of the 2018 Sherco 300, click here. Bike starts and idles very well. THE WEEKLY FEED: RACERS- WERE THEY TOUGHER BACK IN THE DAY? Stock cable is fine. It starts easily. The engine is counterbalanced to eliminate vibration and is a six- speeder with a Brembo hydraulic clutch. It already had an electric power valve, an aluminum frame, a KYB fork and a shock made in-house at TM. Will add the KTM has a fixed tank size....Beta you can get larger tank. They have a X Trainer on the floor....thought you would have taken home with you. The cockpit is well laid out, and it actually feels lighter than its 234 pounds. I've got the clearance from the wife and am now thinking of getting an xtrainer this week... Man, all of DAMN is going to be riding Beta before long, ↳   Creek Crossings, Dirt Roads & GPS Tracks. The clutch pull is light and easy to feather. It also has a kickstarter back-up for the button. It shares most of the same weaknesses and strengths. The price is $300 less. Carb was dialed in at the factory for a 300. The rear suspension, in particular, can feel harsh. Dirt Bike Magazine - Best selling off road motorcycle magazine. WESTERN COMPETITION BOTTOM LINE Install was snug but no modifications were required to the airbox. MSRP: TBA. STRENGTHS It has oil injection and is tuned for low-end torque through porting, exhaust and a spacer in the intake. On the trail, it’s about how easy a bike is to ride, and fun is the ultimate priority. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. This is a very light bike at 219 pounds without fuel. You don’t realize how much two-strokes without counterbalancers buzz until you ride one back to back with the TE. The KYB suspension is very good and well worth the extra price for the Factory version. Like all these 300 two-strokes, it’s excellent in tight, tough conditions. 2021 Beta 200RR The Beta 250 and 300 RR share the same platform with two very different power deliveries. SHERCO SE300 RACING: We rode this bike in France earlier in the year and found it was very similar to the upgraded SE300 Factory mentioned previously. OWNABILITY Power is soft down low; the middle has decent meat to it, and it pulls fairly hard on top. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. MSRP: $9499. rr 2t 250/300 my 2021 After two months without off-road riding, the Red World Champions of Enduro are back with a new Model Year. Xtrainer (aka, Cross Trainer) is the only true “All-Around, Entry Level” enduro bike … It has a nice easy clutch pull, and the Nissin brakes are strong and progressive. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Electric start, a vibration-free feel to power and incredibly smooth bottom-to-mid juice allow the off-roader to get traction and let the engine pull him over obstacles. 2020 BETA Xtrainer 300 pictures, prices, information, and specifications. The TPI fuel-delivery results in excellent performance at altitude and increased fuel range. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST: THE YAMAHA YZ250 2-STROKE STORY, HONDA’S GREATEST BIKE: THE CR250R TWO-STROKE. EXTREME RIDING EASTERN COMPETITION Scanning over the Beta Xtrainer 300 as it was rolled out of the van, the first thing I noticed was the bright blue and red colour scheme that is vastly different to the RR models. EASTERN COMPETITION TMs in the past were hard-hitting, pro-level bikes, but this one has a gentler side. My bike has a 250 … Now, all the other 300s have closed in, mostly because Beta raised the bar for the entire class. EXTREME RIDING 2017 Beta 300 RR. The mild map doesn’t actually increase torque down low; it just takes away the hit. The MX300ES is similar to the EN300 tested in this issue but with more aggressive motor and suspension settings. Check out the new review of the 2015 Beta Xtrainer. OWNABILITY WESTERN COMPETITION The brakes are excellent, and so is the hydraulic clutch. EASTERN COMPETITION BOTTOM LINE The 300SE also feels heavy. And in the off-road segment and the increasing … TRAIL In KTM language, it would be an XC. The mild map is legit; it really does take away some hit and make the bike more manageable. The clutch pull is light. The TM 300i fuel-injected two-stroke has been years in the making. MSRP: $8,399.00. The X-Trainer 300 is Beta’s second biggest … by Rut Row » Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:22 am, Post At 229 pounds, it’s lighter than either of the fuel-injected 300s. The Xtrainer is a top-seller in the off-road enduro category, according to Beta, and there are a few good reasons for that. THERMO FAN KIT 2T RR MY20-21. The most important of those is the KYB fork. The Six Days Edition gets a preload adjuster for the fork and machined orange-anodized triple clamps. PRICE: $9900 WEIGHT WITHOUT FUEL: 229 lb. We were surprised and pleased to see that TM has tamed the beast. STRENGTHS The power is sweet and the jetting is clean. Here’s how we see the current crop of 300 two-strokes. WEAKNESSES PRICE: $9899 $399.00 OUT OF STOCK QTY. MSRP: $9295. The Husky TX300 mentioned earlier has the same frame, engine and suspension, but with some differing components and Husky bodywork. This model has a WP fork instead of the KYB unit. Both good fun. The trick seat cover is hard and slick, and the lack of a spark arrestor is irritating, as it is with all these bikes. It sells for $7499. The TE300i mentioned earlier, on the other hand, is more trail oriented. The Sherco might well be the most powerful of the 300 two-strokes. OWNABILITY The fork dives easily, making the ride a seesaw affair in faster terrain. WEIGHT WITHOUT FUEL: 225 lb. Button start, perfect enduro power and oil injection add up to a big win. It craves technical trails where you keep the revs down and make the rear wheel hook up. STRENGTHS GAS GAS XC300: Gas Gas offers this model to appeal to western riders and those who simply don’t want to pay for a headlight or odometer. BOTTOM LINE The Beta Xtrainer is a detuned MELLOW 300 2 stroke which is easy to ride. Yamaha introduced the KYB SSS fork in 2006 for YZ125/250/250F/450F. Traditionalists love the carb and the fact that they won’t be anyone’s guinea pig. The biggest difference of all is that the 2019 TX still has a Mikuni carburetor rather than TPI electronic fuel delivery. Minimal smoking out your buddies. It keeps the electric starter. Im not a super fast harescramble racer guy. This bike is less race-oriented than Husqvarna’s own carbureted TX300 for a number of reasons. TRAIL BOTTOM LINE 026.15.000.82.00. The Husqvarna was improved with race gas and tuning of the powervalve, but the slightly more race-oriented suspension settings on the Beta still had most of our test riders choosing the Beta… Husqvarna is in the fuel-injected two-stroke business alongside KTM, but the TE300i is a very different bike. 2021 XTRAINER RANGE. Some people think it’s an entry-level bike. For extreme riders used to PDS suspension, the linkage hangs down and can catch on logs. It gets hand guards, and the price is still less than most other 300s. It’s not quite as fast on top, and the Xplor 48 fork doesn’t like being worked very hard. Trail riding is all about how well a bike works when racing isn’t the priority. MSRP: $9700. The hydraulic clutch has a light pull, and the counterbalanced motor has very little vibration. by Boom Boom » Sun Mar 20, 2016 6:54 am, Post There are lots of cosmetic additions that are highlighted by the orange frame. PRICE: $10,899 The Beta 250 and 300 come with FMF exhaust systems and we were a little heart broken when we fell over once in a rocky canyon and substantially smashed the FMF pipe on the 300… EASTERN COMPETITION TM MX 300 ES: TM is the only company to offer a 300cc two-stroke motocross bike in America. Extreme riding is where virtually all 300 two-strokes excel, dealing with obstacles that push the limits of a rider’s skill and comfort, whatever level that is. As we reported, we didn’t ride all these 300s in the same place or at the same time. WESTERN COMPETITION 2021 EVO TRIALS RANGE. This particular bike has a Keihin carb. EXTREME RIDING Dirt Bike Test's first look at the 2015 Beta… This website uses cookies to improve your experience. by Marylander » Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:56 am, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests. The KYB suspension is both firm and plush enough, giving it great versatility for the off-roader. We are very passionate about the Beta brand. The Italian bike designed and assembled entirely at … It injects fuel directly into the transfer ports and a light mist of oil into the intake manifold, eliminating the need for premixed fuel. If more riders understood the Xtrainer, it would probably be the best-selling bike in the class. Installed 36mm billet SmartCarb on my 2009 KTM 300 XCW. WEAKNESSES But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Construction appears to be high quality. All Rights Reserved. Dual-Sporters/Adventurers of Maryland and Nearby, Post The price is $600 less. by Laoch » Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:09 am, Post WEAKNESSES It has a nearly hitless power delivery. On top of that, the powerband is virtual magic. A wide range of riders will love the suspension and give a thumbs up to the handling. The jetting is nearly flawless, whereas most of the others have lean surges down low. The KTM 300XC-W Six Days Edition is really a spiced-up 300XC-The KTM 300XC-W Six Days Edition is really a spiced-up 300XC-W. That can get a little tiresome. The airbox and subframe are integrated on the Husky, and that results in different intake flow and a slightly different power delivery. The Beta is NOT a direct competitor for the KTM Freeride 250, IMO. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The Beta 300RR is one of three 300cc two-strokes offered by Beta. SHERCO SC300 CROSS-COUNTRY: To appeal to cross-country racers and motocrossers, Sherco offers a stripped version of the SE300 Factory. The XC is stripped of those items, but is otherwise the same bike as the EC300. The bike has an electronic power valve, a handlebar-mounted map switch, electric start, a hydraulic clutch, Brembo brakes and a Neken handlebar. For more aggressive or bigger pilots, the suspension is way too soft. This is the only 300 that uses an aluminum frame, and it feels very rigid. The power is concentrated in the middle, and there’s a lot of it. At faster paces, it’s very divey and somewhat harsh. Below is the information on the 2020 BETA Xtrainer 300. WEIGHT WITHOUT FUEL: Not available. 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