Beta Minicross R-12: history, specs, pictures
The Beta Minicross R-12 was a Single-cylinder, 2-stroke, air cooled, lamellar induction in the crankcase Minibike / 50cc motorcycle produced by Beta in 2004.
| Beta Minicross R-12 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2004 |
| Class | Minibike |
| Engine | Single-cylinder, 2-stroke, air cooled, lamellar induction in the crankcase |
| Bore / Stroke | 40.6mm x 40.6mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel System | Carburetor, Dell'Orto SHA 14 - 12L |
| Transmission | Gear box: Gears Clutch: Wet automatic centrifugal type |
| Suspension | Front: Mechanical fork with ø30 mm shaft Rear: Hydraulic mono shock absorber |
| Brakes | Front: Mechanical drive drum ø90 mm Rear: Mechanical drive drum ø90 mm |
| Front Tire | 2.50x15 |
| Rear Tire | 3.00x 2 |
| Wheelbase | 43.31 inches (1100 mm) |
| Length | 62.2 inches (1580 mm) |
| Width | 26.42 inches (671 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.09 inches (739 mm) |
| Weight | 46.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 40.6mm bore x 40.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a Gears transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet automatic centrifugal type.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 2.50x15 front tire and a 3.00x 2 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Mechanical drive drum ø90 mm in the front and a Mechanical drive drum ø90 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Mechanical fork with ø30 mm shaft while the rear was equipped with a Hydraulic mono shock absorber. The wheelbase was 43.31 inches (1100 mm) long.
2004 Beta Minicross R-12Edit
The Beta Minicross R-12 is a bike addressed to young people, a bigger version of the Minicross R-10. The manufacturer recommends that it should be used by children from 8 to 12 years. It proves to be quite dangerous for adults, because it weighs only 46 kg and has a wheelbase of 1100 mm.