Beta 498RR Race Edition: history, specs, pictures
| Beta 498RR Race Edition | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The Beta 498RR Race Edition was a single cylinder, 4-valve, 4-stroke, liquid cooled Enduro motorcycle produced by Beta in 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 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 Edition[edit | edit source]
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.