Beta 498RR Race Edition: history, specs, pictures
The Beta 498RR Race Edition was a single cylinder, 4-valve, 4-stroke, liquid cooled Enduro motorcycle produced by Beta in 2014.
Beta 498RR Race Edition | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2014 |
Class | Enduro |
Engine | single cylinder, 4-valve, 4-stroke, liquid cooled |
Bore / Stroke | 99.1mm x 99.1mm |
Compression ratio | 12:1:1 |
Fuel System | Keihin FCR-MX 39mm carburetor |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: O-ring chain |
Suspension | Front: 48 mm Factory Marzocchi closed cartridge fork, SKF seals and PFP adjuster Rear: Sachs shock w/adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression |
Brakes | Front: 260mm floating rotor Rear: 240mm rotor |
Front Tire | Michelin Enduro Competition 21 |
Rear Tire | Michelin Enduro Competition 18 |
Wheelbase | 58.7 inches (1491 mm) |
Seat Height | 36.81 inches (935 mm) |
Weight | 107.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 99.1mm bore x 99.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
ChassisEdit
It came with a Michelin Enduro Competition 21 front tire and a Michelin Enduro Competition 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 260mm floating rotor in the front and a 240mm rotor in the rear. The front suspension was a 48 mm Factory Marzocchi closed cartridge fork, SKF seals and PFP adjuster while the rear was equipped with a Sachs shock w/adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression. The wheelbase was 58.7 inches (1491 mm) long.
2014 Beta 498RR Race EditionEdit
The 2014 MY Beta 498RR Race Edition was designed to suit the taste of those riders who want a more "one-of-a-kind" feel on their enduro bike, but are not in the market for a factory team. Still, with gorgeous looks and some of the works features installed, the 498RR Race Edition is a looker that also delivers.
The Race Edition sports the same engine as the base 498RR, a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 497cc, single cylinder paired to a dependable, six-speed manual transmission.
The Florentine engineers have fitted the Race Edition with features such as a 48mm Marzocchi closed cartridge fork, strong billet aluminum foot pegs and chain adjuster blocks, a black shifter and rear brake pedal plus special graphics molded into the radiator shrouds.