Beta 520 RS

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Beta 520RS
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
Spark Plug NGK LKAR8A-9 ‘11-13[1]
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed, manual

Final Drive: O-ring chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Final Drive Chain: 520x112 ‘11-13[1]
Front Sprocket 14T ‘11-13[1]
Rear Sprocket 45T ‘11-13[1]
Suspension Front: 48 mm Sachs USD fork, adjustable compression and rebound, TFX technology
Rear: aluminum Body Sachs shock w/adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression
Brakes Front: 260mm rotor
Rear: 240mm rotor
Front Tire Michelin Enduro 21
Rear Tire Michelin Enduro 18
Wheelbase 58.11 inches (1476 mm)
Seat Height 36.61 inches (930 mm)
Weight 112.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Beta 520RS 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 497.4 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 21 front tire and a Michelin Enduro 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 260mm 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 aluminum Body Sachs shock w/adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression. The 520RS was fitted with a 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 58.11 inches (1476 mm) long.

2012 Beta 520RS[edit | edit source]

2012 Beta 520RS

The 2012 MY Beta 520RS has the biggest displacement in the RS family, and is the most powerful. Sporting a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 497cc, single-cylinder engine paired to a sturdy six-speed manual transmission, the 520RS has all it needs to tackle both the urban streets and the muddy trails in the wilderness.

In this model, Beta increased the oil volume to the engine cam chain, reducing friction, and also made it easier to change the oil, thanks to a new oil drain plug. It features the BYOB (Build Your Own Beta) program, which allows one to choose from a wide variety of different accessories and settings. The BYOB version also comes with a nameplate of whom the bike was built for.


2013 Beta 520RS[edit | edit source]

In the 2013 MY Beta 520 RS, the Italian engineers improved the engine cam chain by introducing an increase in oil volume, therefore, reducing friction. Also, maintenance has become easier thanks to a new oil drain plug, facilitating oil changes.

The brakes have been fitted with new front and rear rotors, enhancing rider safety on the road but also improving performance off the road. The visual side has been upgraded with a new, stylish red color and a redesigned headlight and front fender support.


2014 Beta 520RS[edit | edit source]

The 2014 MY Beta 520 RS comes with a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 497cc engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission. It has great off-road poise thanks to the frame and suspensions, derived from the successful RR beta series.

A new standard feature on the RS models, and in the whole Beta family is the Trial Tech Voyager GPS, which has downloadable maps, trip meters, clock and can show engine temperature. Plus, it allows the rider to organize, edit and share entire trail systems in 3D.

The fuel tank has been redesigned for a lowered center of gravity and to improve air flow from the radiators. With all these great improvements, the 2014 MY Beta 520 RS is a serious option to consider if one is on the market for a good dual sport.


References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.