Great Larsen!! I'm glad that you continue another year with Beta. Beta are working very well with their bikes. I'm hope more videos with tricks, tips and Beta.
Great video. I got a 22 re. Run the fmf 2.1 for the spark arrestor. Bike felt a little anemic at first. Im 215 lbs AA and ride at 6000 to 10,000 ft in CO. Went with a N8RG needle, clip 3, 38 pilot, 168 main. Rk tek recommended this needle and it rally woke the bike up. He recommended a 40 pilot and 170 main which made it better for slow stuff but it didn't rev as fast so I went down one. I was pretty surprised how rich his suggestion was, but it works so good. this has been my favorite bike, esp. stock, and I've owned a lot of bikes.
What a Great video! I LOVE my 2022 Beta 300 Race, but I also feel like I could use just a little more bang! I have not messed with the jetting or the power valve yet. I am very anxious to mess with these, but I am sooo limited on free time. I have acquired a NECJ needle but maybe ill get some of the other ones, to include the NECW. The bike does run GREAT right out of the box, but I feel like it could use just a little bit of love to get it to its full potential. Excited for your future 2022 Beta vids. And obviously all of your other vids! LOVE THEM!
hey lars im loving my 22 coming off a husky carbs i felt like the bottom end was flat as you described compared to my 18 with a pwk36 i found for my riding style and likes that richening up the pilot to a 40 ( calls for a 38 for my altitude and temp) and adjusting the air screw to about 1.75 gave it a touch more pull off the bottom. I also opted to try the beta factory silence ( think its a dep one) this surprisingly gave me more a hair bottom also. love the vids excited to see some great content on a great looking bike
Huge fan. Just bought the 2022 300 RR model. Previously had the ktm 300 TPI exc 2020. Both are good bikes, but, the beta takes the price. Has more traction, more low end and high and power. Overall great bike super stoked about the decision.
Man, I was ready to buy a KTM XCW but after talking to a couple Beta owners & watching some of your videos, I’m sold on Betas. Now I just gotta figure out if I want the RR or the Xtrainer 😂! The price plus the seat height (for me) is the thing that really just puts them in the perfect range! Those extra couple inches make all the difference for the riding I do.
Awesome review. You must have read my mind as I have an older 14 300RR that I really really like and was on the fence about keeping or finally upgrading as the newer Beta’s up to 21 weren’t enough difference in my mind to upgrade but it looks like the 22 model is a worthy update. Thanks again and love your video’s.
I brought a new 300RR Rich and I love it. So much smoother than my old 14 in many ways (engine and suspension). I am interested to hear what needle and jets you are running though as mine seems very lean. I’m at sea level and it’s winter here in New Zealand so it’s only about 50f.
Great vidio as ussaul,I have a 21 which I really like except the stiff clutch.Have been thinking about putting in a 22 clutch and will after seeing your review.
I felt the same between my 19 300 race ed and the 22 300 re. Even compared to my 21 250re the new 300 felt "soft" off the bottom. I swapped the rk tek off my 19 with the new insert and it definitely brought back that snap with all the other improvements beta made. Always appreciate the videos!
Awesome review! When Beta drops the radiators and make the turning radius better I will be on one again no questions asked! Excited to hear what the silencer does to it. 🤙
I owned the 21' 300 sherco and now I own the 22' 300 Beta race edition and I damn préfère the Beta. The Sherco exhausted me quicker than the Beta. I put the 3rd position on the clutch for a softer pull and it's better. I also put a 13 tooth instead of the original 14 on gear, better for my 90+ kg dry on the bike, that allows me to make most of things on 2nd gear. I must also notice that I save my rear tire more than the Sherco because traction looks to be better as you said. Easier to transfer power to the ground. Haven't tried the previous Beta but I can say the MY 22 is a very good bike. Good Job Beta because I enjoy every single ride and I'm still impressed of the potential of the bike even after almost 50 hours on it. 🤙🏼
@@Jamiemx113 First and not the less is the clutch. Much softer on the beta. I feel the chassis very stiff on the sherco, and more physical. The both engine are great but the power delivering on the beta is easier to control. I changed the needle for a N0ZJ and I feel it even better. I'm riding pretty low on altitudes, around 300 to 500 meters. The fork is good for me. I didn't need to improve a lot. Just some clics because I was bottoming on some jump of obstacles and double blips. Same on rear, 4 clics on compression. Didn't touched the rebound cause I like my bike to be agile. The riding position is a little bit more natural for me on the beta. A little bit low on the Sherco. I can compare because I ride Sherco at work, and the Beta for training at home.
@@Cyril_Harperink_87 Thanks for the info! I am riding a 22 sherco 250se but struggling with gearing, did you have any trouble with the bike struggling to pull 2nd gear when you would expect it to? I find myself using 1st gear a lot more than I am used to, currently using 13/51 but have tried 13/52 too.
Try a 12 tooth front. I’ve got 12/49 on my 2017 suped up beta Xtrainer and it pulls up anything. I just need to remember to clip up to 3rd for long Sandy hill climbs now cos 2nd loses a bit of pep during the run up
Proud new owner of a '22 Beta 300 Race here. I can honestly say that your content and candor on the '21 model pushed me in this direction. I came off of a YZ250fx which was an awesome bike in its own respect (especially in the type of terrain we find here in Missouri) but this Beta is just something spectacular. Twelve hours in and I couldn't be happier with my decision. The linear power curve and 'tractor-ability' is literally the best of both worlds. When I run out of talent, this bike says "don't worry bro I got you." In places where my 250fx would have flamed out, the beta doesn't even notice. 10/10 would recommend. Bonus points awarded for an awesome dealer network and a legit warranty. 12/10 final score
@@IRCTireUSAMoto Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and producing such great, and most importantly useful, content on your channel. Unrelated but on the topic of the 300. I noticed you immediately removed the head and taillights (mine came with the mismatched RR graphics on the number plate too). With the price difference of $1k between the RX and the RR Race, I wonder if/when they'll add another model to the line similar to the xc from KTM and FX/X from Yamaha. Had it been an option, I would have gone with the Race motor, rear wheel and suspension without all the unnecessary lights, switchgear, trip computer and heavy wiring harness. The extra coin and weight savings would have been nice to offset some of the cost of the extra protection bits.
For sure I wish they’d make a similar XC version. I take all that stuff off because I’ll end up breaking it. I don’t really need a head light or speedometer. I prefer the wide transmission of the XCW’s and with the RR we also get the 18” rear tire.
Nice vid and content as per usual,Rich!!! Now, l wonder if you could get your hands on a 22/23 TM300 Fi ES with the new TBI system in comparison to the traditional TPI and your Beta in hard enduro or technical riding? The way l see, by next year we should be seeing all the Euro 2 stroke manufacturers injected 2 strokes unless Sherco and Beta leave it to the last minute.
I'm hoping to get back some of the low end grunt with an FMF gnarly. A friend of mine said it did wonders to his 2022 bike. Also the forks become extremely plush after the 15hr mark.
I bought my 22 RE 300 at the beginning of this year and at first i was disappointed with the power of the bike compared to other bikes i had ridden before but once i started playing with the power valve and changed springs around its like riding completely different bikes the maps also make the bike perform very different in a good way when i changed the springs out my bike came with a white spring that felt lighter than the red spring but i eventually put the green spring in my bike 3/4's in on the PV adjuster and adjusted the air screw in just a little bit and i have absolutely fallen in love with this bike the more i ride it the more i like it and the more i want to ride it
Interesting topic for sure. I’m excited to ride the new KTM TBI when it comes out on the XC W bikes for the 2024 model year For now I’m happy with how my sherco 300 rides
I have a question regarding carburetion on the Beta 300 race edition. Have you experimented with the Smart Carb and if so is it a good thing for drastic ellavation changes. Thanks and keep up the great reviews. JD.
Have you had anytime on the 2021/22 Beta 200rr. Love you hear your insights. I tested the 2020 Beta 200rr and 300rr and wondering how the 200rr is progressing.
great video! there was changes as far as chasis? i mean i want to install 2021 integrated skid plate to 2022 will fit?? thanks your videos are the best
Hi Rich, thank you for the update on the 2022 Beta. I have a couple of off-topic quesitons, maybe fitting for a future video? Would you ever consider switching to a 4-stroke? Do you complement your riding with a fitness routine? Thanks
Hey Larsen, again a verry interesting video! Do you have a basic suspension setting wich you used for the technical terrain on your 2021 modell? Sadly Beta has here no recomendations in the manuals for the racing models :/
Interesting to hear what you think about carburator settings. I also believe the bike does work a lot better when carburated a smidge richer than the previous version. The air screw is an important factor, as when a bit richer the bike is more luggable and brings you up the 2-3 feet extra on an uphill you would otherwise not make. You would lose though on snappyness - another made out dirt bike word :))
Rich Larsen. Love you videos here and on IG. I have a 22' Beta and the downloaded manual (i.e., didn't plug in the thumb drive). The manual says 72 x 72 🤔
Without a doubt I felt the original gearing 14:48 too long. Changed to 13:48 and love it. Have a few friends with 12:48 for the more technical hard Enduro segments.
I’m 61 , 5’7” 170 lb intermediate rider and I love my 22 non race 300. I have a lowering link, Topar disc gaurds, Bark Busters with threaded inserts and the special bar clamp mount, FMF turbo core exhaust, extra long skid plate by? I want to get the new seat foam from? The oil injection has been working great and it starts very easy. My 33 year old son( very experienced) rides a 2016 300 Race and is extremely happy with it. When did they start the counter balanced engine?
The 23 is A lot Better with the KYB rear shock and the Fork to me feels Re Valved. My 21 was good after custom re valve Fr and Rear but the 23 is killer right out of the box in all aspects
I have a 2018 Beta RR and live in Utah. Do you keep the same jetting for low and high altitude or what do you do for say Utah County then high mountain like AF Canyon?
How much do you weigh? I'm asking because the suspension on the demo's felt really stiff to me. But if it feels better after the break in all will be ok
The turning radius on my 21 is SO bad! Moved from a 2018 to a 21 and wish I had the old bike back. The new one has a higher seat (not good) and can’t turn. Bugs me every time I ride it and load it. Most likely Switching to husky next year.
So I switched from a Gas Gas(ktm) to Beta. The turning radius definitely took a bit of getting used to. Once I adapted, added bolts to the steering stops, and made it so the forks touch the radiators at each full lock, I became much more comfortable. Truthfully with proper form I can still out turn most riders no matter the brand.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto No doubt. I’ve adapted and also adjusted the steering stops. But it’s surprising how often it’s an issue just moving bikes around in the garage, etc. and I occasionally still get tripped up going down tight switchbacks. Disappointing move from a manufacture with a heavy trials background. Also, the grab handles were much better on the previous 300 chassis.
strange, why fix what's not broken and works well...we will see but all new engine? I'd be nervous too, give it a year ot too. I stick to sherco for now.
They change them to move the needle forward. Progress the sport, push the envelope of engineering. At one point the 1960s Honda CZ 250 was considered the best. We’ve come a long ways because of fixing what’s not broken.
