Beta presents Enduro Factory Team 2012



Beta welcomes the Finnish rider Marko Tarkkala who is new team mate of the Italian Oscar Balletti to form the Beta Enduro Factory Team 2012.

Finland, 29 years, many podium finishes in the Enduro World Championship, multiple Finnish Champion, 4th in the E3 class in the season just ended, Tarkkala will race in 2012 in E3 class with a 4-stroke Enduro RR.

Marko commented the new partnership with Beta: " I am very happy to start working with Beta Factory Team. I am really motivated to start racing with Beta, and I am confident that my new bike will be competitive. My goal for season 2012 is to compete World Champion title. I can’t wait for season 2012 to start”

Even Fabrizio Dini, Team Manager Beta Enduro team, said: “Marko is a very good rider, he has considerable experience and we believe he has the proper motivation to push the team to reach the targets we set ourselves in 2012. Team-mate Marko will be Oscar Balletti, after a not so lucky season in which his results were less than he could, ha has the motivation to redeem himself. Now we have a long winter to work, to develop the bikes and prepare the new season. In 2012 we want to be between the best and fight for podium positions”

Beta Team Manager and rider Fabrizio Dini will be part of Factory team too, in addition to the Frenchman Sebastien Bozzo. They will participate in the national championship races respectively in Italy and France as well as occasional stages of the World Championship.

The U.S. team will be represented by American riders Chris Back and Cody Webb, who will take part in the USA JNCC and Endurocross. Cody will also participate in some races in Europe, particularly in the SuperEnduro Championship and some Enduro Extreme races.

It is confirmed for 2012 the support to Boano Team that will compete in the Enduro World Championship in addition to the Assoluti d’Italia with rider Deny Philippaerts.

Beta Factory Team is already focused on the development of new bikes and has already planned a long series of tests in view of the 2012 season.



Beta presents Trial Factory Team 2012



The Trial Team of the well known Tuscan factory has been completely renovated to give the attack to the most prestigious national and international titles 2012.

Front runners of the renewed team will be Spanish Jeroni Fajardo and English James Dabill attending the Outdoor and Indoor World Championships in addition to the most important Trail International competitions and events.

For Jeroni it is a return to Beta and in this regard, Donato Miglio (Team Manager Beta Trial Team) has declared: "We are very pleased to have Jeroni back in the Beta Factory Team. It is certainly an important boost for all of us, I have found him much more mature from the racing and professional points of view and we are ready to achieve great results"

Talking about International racing team we cannot forget:
Support to Top Trial Team who will line up again the English rider and European Champion Jack Challoner in all Trial World Championship events. Benoit Dagnicourt and Laurent Perret will be part of this international team and in addition to participating in the French championship, they will take part in the main stages of the World Championship 2012.

Cody Webb will defend Beta colors in PRO class of American Trial Championship

In Italy Beta Factory Team will provide the bikes to some of the best riders featured in TR1 and TR2 classes:
Fabio Lenzi and Giacomo Saleri both in TR1 class, supported by Team 3D

Andrea Vaccaretti and Filippo Locca, TR1 – TR2 classes, supported by Team Locca

Gabriele Giarba, TR2 class, supported by Team DNA

2012 racing season of Beta Factory Team will begin with the first race of Indoor World Championship in Strasburg.

Kamphuis levert nieuwe motoren voor rijopleidingen politie


De Politieacademie zal met ingang van januari 2012 een gedeelte van haar motorrijopleidingen op het Centrum voor Handhaving en Mobiliteit (voorheen Verkeersveiligheidscentrum) in Lelystad uitvoeren met nieuwe Beta’s. Na uitvoerige gebruikerstests voor met name de basis motor surveillanten opleiding (BMS), met verschillende merken/uitvoeringen lichte terreinmotoren, heeft de groep testrijders geadviseerd de Beta aan te schaffen.



De keuze is gevallen op de Beta Alp 200 en de Beta RR 125 LC Enduro. “Doorslaggevend hierbij zijn geweest de lichte uitvoering, handelbaarheid en bedieningsgemak voor beginnende motorrijders, de beproefde techniek en uiteraard de prijskwaliteit verhouding”, aldus Bert Hogenkamp, manager onderwijs bij de Politieacademie. “De Politieacademie is van mening dat de Beta motoren een waardige opvolger zijn voor de huidige Honda terreinmotoren die na jarenlange trouwe dienst aan vervanging toe waren.”



Enkele dagen voor kerst werden de 11 nieuwe Beta’s door importeur Kamphuis Trading b.v. afgeleverd op het Centrum voor Handhaving en Mobiliteit te Lelystad.

STEADYSTAND CROSS



De STEADYSTAND CROSS is speciaal ontwikkeld voor cross, offroad en enduro motoren.



De verzinkte STEADYSTAND CROSS heeft een kleminrichting. Met behulp van het voetpedaal klemt u uw voorwiel muurvast,

HET IN DE VEREN TREKKEN IS VERLEDEN TIJD!!!

Doordat het voorwiel verankerd staat zijn spanbanden alleen aan de achterzijde nog nodig.



Ideaal voor op een aanhangwagen of in een bus. Geschikt voor: 18 tot en met 21 inch. Bandbreedte 90 en 100 mm.

Verkoopprijs € 159,= incl. BTW



De Steadystand Cross is uit voorraad leverbaar.

Rob Geelen heeft op zijn Beta RR 520 de Transanatolia Rally 2011 uitgereden, een prestatie van formaat waarmee wij hem dan ook hartelijk feliciteren!

Hieronder een kort inleidend verhaaltje en enkele foto’s. Kijk ook zeker even op Rob zijn website!, http://www.robgoesdakar.nl/index.php/home.html



Na vorig jaar van de Transanatolia te hebben genoten had ik mij ook direct bij de eerste gelegenheid weer ingeschreven voor de 2011 editie. Maar daarbij had ik ook al in mijn hoofd dat ik de rally niet met de Africa Twin wilde gaan rijden. Ik zou op zoek gaan naar een echte enduro motor. Dus na de rally van vorig jaar eerst maar eens op zoek naar een passende motor.

In het verleden al eens kortstondig op verschillende enduro motoren gereden. Wat daarbij op viel was het ongekende vermogen dat er vrij direct en heel onverwacht uit kwam. Misschien mijn onervarenheid op dergelijke motoren, maar het was niets voor mij. Ik was de soepelheid van de 'gasresponse' van de Africa Twin gewend en hoopte eigenlijk iets dergelijks ook terug te gaan vinden in een enduro motor. In het verleden ook al eens een training gedaan in Bilstain waar ik toen een Beta gehuurd had. Vanuit mijn herinnering was deze eigenlijk niet zo vinnig maar kon toch duidelijk laten merken dat er een grote hoeveelheid vermogen in aanwezig was.

Vandaar maar eens een proefrit gemaakt op het nieuwste model van Beta. En niet een ritje van een uur, nee, na wat contact met Kamhuis Trading (importeur van Beta) een afspraak gemaakt om een dagje de Beta te kunnen gaan proberen. Nou, ik was meteen 'verkocht'. Uiteraard is het een totaal andere motor als de Africa Twin, dus een echte vergelijking is niet te maken. Maar het vermogen (wat wel duidelijk aanwezig is), komt niet in een 1 keer als grote bulk vrij en is heel doseerbaar. Samen met Kamphuis trading tot een mooie deal gekomen en meteen al wat zaken besteld om deze motor ook om te kunnen gaan bouwen naar een rally motor.



In voorbereiding op de Transanatolia moest ik wel hard aan het werk om de motor rally klaar te maken. Roadbook en IMO (voor de navigatie) had ik natuurlijk nog van de africa twin, maar ik zou ook een extra, danwel grotere tank moeten hebben en liefst ook een beetje een rally-ombouw ter bescherming van de apperatuur. De zoektocht nam wel het nodige tijd in beslag. Rond april had ik dan wel al wat spullen binnen, maar had nog geen tank of ombouw. In juni een tweede hands rally-kit van een 2008 model beta op de kop weten te tikken. Vervolgens nog best een lange tijd bezig geweest om deze kit passend te krijgen op mijn 2011 model, maar uiteindelijk is ook dat helemaal gelukt, zoals op de foto's te zien is.

De motor is inmiddels op transport naar Turkije en dinsdag 6 september vindt de keuring plaats, gevolgd door een showstart. En vanaf woensdag 7 september gaat het feest dan echt beginnen.

Het schema voor de rally :
7 september : Antalya – Satilik (268 km) *
8 september : Satilik – Derebucak (282 km) *
9 september : Derebuback – Karapinar (440 km) *
10 september : Karapinar – Goreme (230 km)
11 september : Goreme – Cukurbag (195 km) *
12 september : Cukurbag – Yayla Guzergahi (369 km) *
13 september : Yayla Guzergahi – Alanya (300+ km)
(Dagen met een * eindigen in een bivak, de andere dagen overnachten we in een hotel)

De finish zal op het strand zijn, waarbij de laatste anderhalve kilometer door het uiterst mulle klapzand onder, naar verwachting, hoge temperaturen zal plaats vinden. Dus nog een pittige afsluiting van de rally.

Het eerste interview met mij is overigens ook al geweest : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ha0XZ0M2X8

De eerste foto's en specificaties van de Beta 2012 modellen zijn binnen.



Het grootste nieuws voor de enduro modellen is de nieuwe Sachs USD Ø 48 mm voorvork. Deze voorvork is voorzien van het speciaal door Sachs voor Beta ontwikkelde TFX - © TwinFlux Technology.



NEW RR ENDURO 4T MY2012 Constant evolution with an even wider range of use.

The Beta RR Enduro models have become well known for their immediate and genuine approach, for reliability, long maintenance intervals and, last but not least their 100% Italian style. Today, the third generation RR4T models are equipped with our own engine made in Rignano Sull'Arno and arrive on the market as the result of a continuous development for many different riding abilities. Many are the refinements and innovations, both on the frame and the engine, all designed to increase reliability and riding feeling. A wide range of displacements are now available, strengthened by the new 350cc engine, a first for Beta in the enduro market. For 2012 Beta has developed a complete range of enduro bikes to appeal to both the weekend hobbyist as well as the seasoned Pro.

Updates for 2012:
ENGINE • Balance countershaft
o New roller bearing for increased reliability (3 times more durable)
• Cylinder head
o Reinforced camshaft bridge: increased stiffness reduces the deformation of the camshaft under stress, it performs better with a valve train that is much more precise.
o Reinforced valve retainers
o New cam chain tensioner with resized retainer mechanism to reduce noise when engine is cold.
o New cam chain guide with metal insert: stronger at high temperature and under stress, it allows a more precise function of valve train.
o Additional oil spray on the cam chain to increase lubrication, improve chain guide workings and reduce losses due to friction.

• Clutch
o Reinforced primary gear: increased rigidity reduces axial movements of the clutch bell providing precision to the engagement and increased working stability under stress usage.
o New clutch springs: high quality material to resist to high temperatures, minimum tollerances to drastically increase engagement force.

• Gear box
o New guide design in gear desmodromic for a smooth gear action.

• Lubrication
o New oil drain cap with hexagon head to make maintenance operation easier.

• New silencer
o New design, shaped, integrated with bike style and new performances: the new silencer provides performance improvement along all the ranges, better feeling and engine ride-ability.
o Full respect of noise emission FIM/2Metremax rule.

FRAME
• New Sachs USD Ø 48 mm fork. It's the big news for the 2012 models! Thanks to the TFX - © TwinFlux Technology, developed exclusively by Sachs for Beta, the new fork allows an immediate lightness and dynamism feeling.
o Hydraulic system with compression / extension pistons with differentiated diameter (greater in compression, smaller in extension). This choice improves the balance of the oil flow inside the stems and, specifically, it makes the front end capable of cashing out the bumps without unpredictable reactions.
o .48 kg springs: they offer more support which means higher compression braking and, consequently, greater stability and easy turning ability.
o significant improvement of smoothness operation
o Adoption of SKF seals and dust seals. Thanks to the special self-lubricating compound they reduce the stick-slip effect and provide better working precision.
o Improved progressive action to provide a more positive feedback to the rider
o New dedicated triple clamp. The increased stiffness allows for increased precision and direction of the front wheel.

• New tube cradle frame with Ø 28 mm tubes (instead of 25 mm). They increase overall stiffness and strength with significant advantages in terms of riding precision in extreme conditions
• New brake discs with optimized profile for better performance in heavy usage conditions
• New Brembo clutch pump, a step forward in delivering a good feeling from the engine to the rider. In fact, the increased linearity of operation, increases the feeling of smoothness, improves the feeling with gearbox and, therefore, the research for grip in extreme conditions
• New design of front headlight and fender support




EVO 2T




THE EVOLUTION CONTINUES
Important news for New EVO MY 2012, the displacement grows and the bike becomes easier to ride.


A constant evolution of the motorcycle, the chassis and engines, always developed to support expert and hobby riders. This is the approach followed by Beta to improve the version EVO 2012, which follow the great success of the EVO 2011 range and allow to remain at the top of the world’s Trial market.
The experience gained during the season and participation in major World competitions, has allowed further refinement of a motorcycle already reference of the category.
”Top of the range” EVO makes a further step by the 2T displacement grow from 290cc to 300cc. Also introduced were a series of changes designed to further improve performance, ergonomics and ease of maintenance.
From an aesthetic point of view the EVO MY2012 is aligned to the new Beta "family feeling", associating black frame with a bright red, very "Italian Style".
Donato Miglio, Factory Beta Trial Team Responsible, comments on the new EVO: "The new 300cc engine is probably the biggest evolution made since EVO birth. This is an entirely new engine, very similar to that used by Factory riders in the last year, very progressive and at the same time powerful and with a large reserve of torque. We believe we have made available for every rider the performances of a highly competitive bike, very easy to approach by hobby riders and highly competitive while using in the race. "


New Features
- New 300cc engine: the entire cylinder has been completely redesigned carrying the bore to 79mm and the displacement to 300cc. The piston has been redesigned in the profile and shape of the top, to improve combustion characteristics. It was finally changed the profile of the combustion chamber to optimize engine behaviour and performances. These changes allow a significant increase in torque combined with a greater power at high engine speeds. This allows an improved ease of driving, most immediate and progressive reactions to throttle opening and easier management of the bike especially by hobby users. At the same time, increased engine power allows performance improvement in competition. The power and torque curves graphically represent the different behaviour of the 290cc engine and the new 300cc.


- New clutch plates: improve torque transmission, especially in higher gears, increase the progression of graft and convey a better feeling when you look for traction in low grip conditions.
- Bulb of the radiator is now located at the bottom of the radiator for improved accuracy and precision.
- Revised gearbox cam with a different thickness, for even smoother gear engagement.
- New suspension setting, optimize for the new 300cc displacement and improved for the all the existing ones.
- Lights switch positioned laterally next to radiator fan. Less interference when driving in extreme position, less space taken on the handlebar and easy maintenance in case of replacement of the handlebar.
- Electrical system modified for a better layout and simplification of the cables.
- New colour for the front fork tubes for an exclusive look **.
- New colour and new graphics aligned to the coordinate image of Beta range and "Made in Italy” style **.
- Availabilty: end of September 2011

**: Also for EVO 250 / 300 4T MY 2012


Ook de hieronder afgebeelde RR 50 Racing Enduro heeft voor 2012 de nodige wijzigingen ondergaan, meest in het oog springend is wel de nieuwe upside down voorvork.



NEW RR ENDURO/MOTARD 50 MY2012
A revolution in the 50 cc: new range and real bike feeling.

It is difficult to keep calling them just “fifties”. In fact, the displacement is the same, according to Highways Codes, but all the rest underwent to a true revolution. The new Beta 50 cc has a completely renewed design, as well as technical features and finishing, which makes it closer to a motor than to a motorbike. A real cure based on hormones that of Tuscan technicians, who heavily intervened on geometry, chassis and finishing. The result is an excellent mix of manoeuvrability, stability, great feeling when driving and a gorgeous look. With a wide and diverse range, it presents a series of models suitable for any requirements and wallets. Premium and Entry Level versions join both classic versions - Enduro and Supermotard, featured by precious finishing and accurate performances. RR Enduro Factory and RR Motard Track top range have special components and top performances for those who love speed and a way to distinguish. Smart instead the Standard versions, both Enduro and Supermotard, thanks to more traditional components. They will be offered with a very interesting quality/price balance.


RR ENDURO 50 FACTORY

• Upside down front fork Ø 41 mm
• Black anodised aluminium rims, with spokes and hubs with diamond finishing.
• New Metzeler 6 Days Extreme pneumatics: 110/80-18 rear and 80/90-21 front. The new measures ensure an increase of manoeuvrability; whereas the new mix/design ensures a great grip together with excellent stability skills when braking and tear-resistance.
• New wave brake disks (Ø 260 mm front and Ø 220 mm rear) together with floating brake pliers, at the front with dual piston, ensure high braking capacity and stable performances. The front brake lever with adjustment register for an accurate tune-up completes the package.
• New aluminium forged rear brake lever, with reduced weight and excellent stiffness features.
• New aluminium swingarm with Ø 65 mm section. The new design of the rod ensures great robustness features with a contained weight.
• The rear axle is completed by a single shock absorber with separate tank, which compression/extension is adjustable. The rear axle is also connected to an aluminium leverage system to ensure an increasing operation.
• New high-resistant steel chassis with elliptical uprights, square tubes and box structure on the steerer. The frame of the new RR Enduro 50 allowed to improve the already existing manoeuvrability and stability skills when driving.
• New exhaust system with passage on the right side.
• Aluminium ring gear with 51 teeth.
• Unified system with a single ignition key, steering lock and access to the tank.
• The dual radiator allows a better heat dissipation for racing use and constant efficiency.
• Removal of the automatic mixer and relative tank for better containing the weight and reducing mechanical losses.
• Removal of the rotary countershaft: allows to reduce masses and improve performances
• New design of the gear lever, created for aluminium moulding. Improves its activation function and accuracy.
• Black motor crankcase: a further aggressive touch to a bike, which is already "racing" in its contents.
• New design of the tank, plastic superstructures and seats. Aesthetic impact is not the only feature that improved. Handling and functionality of the bike facilitate movements on the driving seat and also the enduro driving.
• Led rear tail lamp. Compact and of great impact.
• Modifications applied on the steerer geometry together with the pitch increase allowed designers to meet the proverbial manoeuvrability of RR “fifties” with a higher stability, optimising the stand-up drive. Today the feeling is to drive a real motor, in every aspect!
• Aluminium handlebar with support
• Large footrests. Essential for driving off-road, they allow a more effective stand-up drive and also to increase the grip.
• Factory graphics deriving directly from those competitions and bicolour seats, which is now made harder for racing use.
• 3D texture stickers for an exclusive look and simplified cleaning.
• Integrated pillion handle to provide a “clean” design.
• Tank with greater capacity (6.5 l) to ensure a higher autonomy (about 180 km).


De nieuwe prijzen zijn op dit moment nog niet bekend, maar zullen snel volgen.