Beta RR300 2T

In The Bush

Comfort and easy to use power are two things that first came to mind when we hit the trails.
The Beta has no hard hitting power snap and has a very rider friendly cockpit. We warmed quickly to the 300 and on our short special test loop the Beta had all bases covered.
Coming out of turns and cruising through the tight stuff, the bottom end power is calm and mellow but remains ready to go should you crack it open a bit harder. Once you get the 300 revving a bit harder and get it on the pipe this is where it makes most of its power, through the mid and climbing into the higher rpms the Beta makes great power and was more than enough to satisfy us in the Aussie Bush.

Right up top the 300 signs off a little early, but that’s not such a bad thing as it’s easy to grab another gear and keep your momentum going. The Sachs suspension is set up well and allows the rider a fair range of adjustment on the clickers. We set our rider sag at 100mm and played around with the settings during the day to find optimum comfort and performance.

We pushed for a firmer feel in the front, but went the opposite way and went softer in the rear. By the end of our session we were pleased with the suspension’s capabilities through the trees and we felt both comfortable and stable with the 300 underneath us. Initially it was plush over the small bumps and didn’t dive too far through the stroke on the bigger hits.

The cockpit has a nice feel to it, and the brakes, handlebars and related controls are all nice and comfortable. We quickly gelled with the overall feel of the Beta and weren’t looking for any changes away from standard.
On our test bike we had plastic handguards fitted, which aren’t standard equipment, so we would certainly be putting a set on if you’re going bush.

The Final Word

The Beta 300, which retails for $11,290 + ORC, is a surprising package. It’s a well built motorcycle with quality components. The easy to use power and compliant handling make it a nice bike to ride through the bush for riders at any level. The Beta Australia online parts system makes it a breeze to buy your OEM parts and accessories, and with the Australian distributor showing strong dedication to the market the brand is quickly gaining steam on local shores. It’s in a niche category being a 300 two-stroke, and when compared its competition its certainly worth a look.