Italian enduro specialists Beta have revamped their RR 125 LC street-enduro for 2021 – new frame, new bodywork and a Euro 5 pleasing motor. It looks like it could be a great trail bike and should be a wonder in the green lanes.
Here’s what to know:
MOTOR
Okay, it’s a humble 125cc four-stroke, so it’s not going to rip your arms off. But it is ultra-modern. It’s a completely new motor from Minarelli, upgraded to Euro 5 spec. It has electronic fuel injection, variable valve timing and a slipper clutch. The cooling system has been revised for – well, better cooling. The airbox has been reshaped (from the 2020 model) to improve breathing and accessibility of the filter.
CHASSIS
The frame has revised geometry for improved handling. The new all-red bodywork replicates that of the Beta competition enduros – it looks super-sharp. Headlight and taillight are now LED. There’s a CBS combined brake system (we could do with more detail on that). Suspension features 41mm USD forks and an aluminium swingarm. A new ‘Alu’ exhaust and a new (presumably better) sidestand.
Dry weight is a wonderful 98kg but the seat-height is a competition spec 920mm – which you kind of have to expect given 265 and 270mm of suspension travel. Fuel capacity is 7.5 litres, which given a very frugal fuel consumption of two litres per 100km gives a theoretical range of 375km.
RUST says:
We need to get rid of our UK prejudice against small capacity machines. Within the context of green lanes this bike could be a weapon. By that we mean it’s small, quiet and light and should have excellent handling given Beta’s pedigree. And given we should not be tearing up green lanes like we’re on a special test those three qualities combined with a sensible motor will make it a great match for older and younger trail riders alike. The appeal is similar to that of the Honda CRF250/300, only this bike is 98kg not 142kg and with a serious off-road spec…
UK delivery is April/May, price £4745 (price held from 2020)
TECHNICAL DATA BETA RR ENDURO 125 4T LC | ||
| CHASSIS | ||
| Frame | steel double cradle frame | |
| Wheel base | 1435 mm | |
| Max length | 2145 mm | |
| Max width | 830 mm | |
| Max height | 1220 mm | |
| Seat height | 920 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 330 mm | |
| Footrest height | 400 mm | |
| Dry weight | 98 kg – front. 47,6 ; rear. 50,4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 7,5 l. | |
| Reserve | 1,5 l. | |
| Front suspension | USD Hydraulic fork ø41 mm | |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with progressive compound lever | |
| Shock absorber stroke | 131 mm | |
| Front wheel travel | 265 mm | |
| Rear wheel travel | 270 mm | |
| Front brake | disc ø260 mm with CBS | |
| Rear brake | disc ø220 mm | |
| Front rim | 21 x 1,6 – 36 holes | |
| Rear rim | 18 x 1,85 – 36 holes | |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | |
| Rear tyre | 120/90-18 | |
| ENGINE | ||
| Type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooled | |
| Bore | 52,0 mm | |
| Stroke | 58,7 mm | |
| Displacement | 124,66 cc | |
| Compression ratio | 11,2:1 | |
| Ignition | Electronic 150W-14v | |
| Spark plug | NGK R MR8E-9 | |
| Lubrication | Forced with pump | |
| Feeding | Unleaded gasoline | |
| Injection | Mikuni | |
| Clutch | Wet antihoping multi-disc clutch | |
| Transmission | 6 speed | |
| Secondary trasmission | Z. 14/63 | |
| Engine oil | SAE 15W/50 | |
| Consumption l/100 km | 2.0 | |
| Emission Co2 [g/km] | 46.0 |
