Beta 498RR
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| Beta 498RR | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2012 - 2014 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | single cylinder, 4-valve, 4-stroke, liquid cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 99.1mm x 99.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 12:1:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: O-ring chain |
| Suspension | Front: 48 mm Sachs USD fork, adjustable compression and rebound, TFX technology 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 |
The Beta 498RR was a single cylinder, 4-valve, 4-stroke, liquid cooled Enduro motorcycle produced by Beta between 2012 and 2014.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 99.1mm bore x 99.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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 Sachs USD fork, adjustable compression and rebound, TFX technology 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.
2012 Beta 498RR[edit | edit source]
The 2012 MY Beta 498RR sports a 497cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled engine with a redesigned cylinder head for improved noise reduction. The six-speed transmission has a new primary gear for stronger take-offs, and new springs for a more progressive clutch action and gear engagement.
A high-performance Sachs 48mm new fork with TFX technology was designed especially for Beta, and it allows the bike to ride harder on rough terrain, offering better damping and a smoother feel. New front and rear brake rotors improve the rider's control over the two-wheeler and also add a plus to safety.
2013 Beta 498RR[edit | edit source]
The 2013 MY Beta 498RR comes with a big, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 497cc single cylinder engine mated to a dependable six-speed manual transmission. The big engine means lots of grunt at the riders' disposal.
Even though it has one of the biggest lumps among enduro two-wheelers, the chassis, the frame and the wheels have all been designed to weigh as less as possible, making the 498RR surprisingly responsive and agile.
The 48mm Sachs front fork and the rear shock absorber with improved settings to choose from, greatly increase rider comfort and the bikes terrainability and precise cornering.
2014 Beta 498RR[edit | edit source]
The 2014 MY Beta 498RR sports the biggest power plant in the Beta enduro family; a gritty, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 497cc single cylinder mated to a dependable six-speed, manual transmission. Not a treat for new or inexperienced riders, the 498RR is, however, a glorious ride for the bold off-roaders.
The chassis has been reinforced at the points of greatest stress and lightened, wherever possible. Handling has thus been improved, and the rider's control over the two-wheeler is now firmer and more reassuring, even when the going gets really tough.