Beta RS500
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| Beta RS500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2015 |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valve |
| Compression ratio | 12.1:1 |
| Ignition | DC-CDI with variable ignition timing, Kokusan. |
| Spark Plug | NGK LKAR8A-9 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Frame | Lighter Molybdenum steel with double cradle split above exhaust port. Quick Air filter access from the side |
| Suspension | Front: Sachs USD fork, Ø 48 mm, adjustable compression and rebound, TFX technology, Rear: Aluminum Body Sachs shock w/adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression |
| Brakes | Front: Single Ø 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper Rear: Single Ø 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 90/90 -21 |
| Rear Tire | 140/80 -18 |
| Wheelbase | 1475 mm / 58.1 in |
| Seat Height | 934.7 mm / 36.8 in |
| Weight | 111.5 kg / 246 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.9 L / 2.1 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valve. The engine featured a 12.1:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/90 -21 front tire and a 140/80 -18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single Ø 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single Ø 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Sachs USD fork, Ø 48 mm, 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 RS500 was fitted with a 7.9 L / 2.1 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 111.5 kg / 246 lbs. The wheelbase was 1475 mm / 58.1 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Beta RS 500
Featuring a wide range of modern technologies, a potent engine and a rugged construction, the Beta 500 Rs can deal effortless even with the toughest tracks. It is powered by a Beta-built, 478 cc, single cylinder, 4-valve, 4-stroke liquid cooled engine with, electric start with back up kick starter and cooling fan kit. The engine is kept under control by a six speed transmission with wet multi-disc clutch. The motorcycles backbone is represented by a light molybdenum steel frame with double cradle split above exhaust port. For enhanced practicality, the Beta 500 RS is equipped with a Voyager GPS unit with maps, engine temp, outside temp, trip meter and much more. Other features that are worthy of being mentioned include a newly designed seat foam, new graphics and more than 300 optional accessories.
Key information:
RR Inspired Graphics
Push-Button Seat Release
Beta-Built 4-Stroke with Electric Start
All-New Engines (2.2 lbs. lighter)
Tuck-Away Mirrors
Back-Up Kick Starter
Rear Suspension Linkage
Off-Road inspired D.O.T.Tires
Available in a 390, 430 and 500
Other features: 50-State Street Legal Full-Featured Dual Sport Same Engine and Suspension Updates as the RR Models Voyager GPS unit with maps, engine temp, outside temp, trip meter, and much more Lightest Dual Sports on the Market Handlebar pad from Race Edition New design seat foam that is softer New graphics and color scheme based from the RR models More than 300 accessories available to Make It Your Own
| Make Model | Beta RS 500 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2015 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valve |
| Displacement | 478 cc / 29.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 100 x 60.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression | 12.1:1 |
| Induction | Keihin FCR-MX 39mm |
| Lubrication | Twin oil pumps with cartridge oil filter. Separate oil for engine and clutch |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 0.8 L / 0.2 US gal |
| Ignition | DC-CDI with variable ignition timing, Kokusan. |
| Electrical | Trail Tech Voyager GPS unit. |
| Starting | Electric & Kick |
| Spark Plug | NGK LKAR8A-9 |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc |
| Gearbox Oil Capacity | 0.8 L / 0.2 US gal |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | O-ring chain, DID |
| Primary Ratio | 31:73 |
| Final Ratio | 15:48 |
| Frame | Lighter Molybdenum steel with double cradle split above exhaust port. Quick Air filter access from the side |
| Front Suspension | Sachs USD fork, Ø 48 mm, adjustable compression and rebound, TFX technology, |
| Front Wheel Travel | 290 mm / 11.4 in |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminum Body Sachs shock w/adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 290 mm / 11.4 in |
| Front Brakes | Single Ø 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single Ø 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 90/90 -21 |
| Rear Tire | 140/80 -18 |
| Wheelbase | 1475 mm / 58.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 320 mm / 12.6 in |
| Seat Height | 934.7 mm / 36.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 111.5 kg / 246 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.9 L / 2.1 US gal |