Finally a review that takes into account the weight of the rider! The rider can weigh 140 or 200 pounds and that makes a significant difference in engine and suspension behavior! Thanks and greetings from Poland!
Last Minute Racing did a great, straight forward, no BS review. There are so many guys regurgitating selling points from the brochure, its nice to find an authentic review. I want them all!
Went from a DRZ400 for 16 years to a 2022 Husqvarna TE250i. Took a lot of getting used to for climbing hills with clutch work. But im getting it now and am sure loving it. I was so close to getting the 2022 Beta 200RR. This got to be one of the most beautiful bikes out there right now. And 200 really seemed like a sweet size. Great video!
@@lastminuteracing8436 absolutely could tell the difference. That tractor like "lugability" of the 300 is not only enjoyable but has also saved my butt several times. Such enjoyable bikes.
Very useful review. I'm a former enduro racer/aggressive trail rider. I'm a muscular 200 pounds (at least that's what I tell myself) . Thinking about getting back into it after 20 years. I still ride the crap out of my niner mountain bike. Wow the Italians sure know how make a georgious dirt bike. I would be happy screaming a 200 or lugging a 300. Once again. Very useful review...thanks for posting! Steven front Ohio
@@lastminuteracing8436 I know right I just ordered a 2022 beta 300 race edition and I still saved money over a KTM! Plus when I rode the Beta it felt better than the Husky and the KTM. I hope they keep up the good work because in 5 years Beta will be the bike to have! KTM is now making bikes in China. KTM has a partnership with CF moto so soon you will just be paying top dollar for a Chinese CFmoto bike with KTM badges!
I ride a excellent condition kdx 220r. It is all original except for graphics. The problem with 200cc dirt bikes is the price. They are not that much cheaper than the 250, so most go with the 250. Then the manufacturer discontinues them because they “don’t sale” 200cc 2 stroke is plenty for 95% of riders out there, but again most just buy the 250 cause price wise it makes more sense
I’ve had so many people recommended this to me as a bike to learn on. Would you agree? I’m gonna do both mx & trails. I’m about 6ft & 165lbs. Thanks brother! Great review!
i'm not from America, but.... is that a bit of a Southern accent i detect there...? i sure think so !!! :-))) great looking bike bro ! thanks for the review ! greetings from Israel ! take care !
@@lastminuteracing8436 hey brother my friend has a 300 Race Edition and fell in love with it, before I bought the 250X was looking for a 200 but there were nowhere to be found, so got the yz, there is a dealer near me that will start carrying Betas and the owner that rides with me and good friends with, said that as soon one comes in he will hold it for me,so hopefully by Jan.🤞🏾
Man, I hate reviews like this, there's apples to orange's difference between the 2 bike's. I've had 2 KTM 200s and 250 2 stroke and a 450 KTM all at the same time. I'm 40 year's old, and I've rode since I was big enough walk practically. A 250, 2 stroke, 450 4 stroke you ride each differently, of course, power delivery is completely different. And riding the 200 is definitely different than either of the other 2 bike's. If I know I'm racing more woods, single track I will pick the 200 everytime. Am I going work harder, yes! A 200 is meant to ridden aggressively, like your attacking the track. Many times I've been asked why I would wouldn't just ride my 250, it would be one reason? Lap times. All my friend's have 300s, I've owned only one, I feel like I'm lazy riding it. My 450 is SX, it's a fun bike and I like it. But, it just seems like a 300 on steroids. My favorite will always be the 200, KTM should have never stopped making that bike, I didn't like the last ones because they put the engine in the same frame as the 250/300. I wish I could have new 125 frame and take my engine and put it in the new frame.
I have been toying with the idea of selling my 2018 Husqvarna TE 150 and get the Beta 200 BUT I also have a TE 300 and a 2021 KTM 250 XC TPI & that is the perfect bike for me and I will keep my 150 for when I got the other 2 bikes torn down at the same time haha
Well I could see myself riding in those woods right next to you. That is right up to the point of that big ass spider climbing on your camera 😧 I’m out 🤣
According to Beta’s website, it really is smaller. The 200 is built utilizing the 125 frame. It has a shorter wheelbase & is 14lbs lighter than the 300.
What would you recommend for a 5’11” 200lb beginner coming from a KTM 350 4 stroke being too aggressive. Looking to practice the basics and progress to hard enduro skills, not interested in competition. Looking at 2 strokes because of how luggable it is. Trying not to buy a bike that I need to upgrade anything like suspension for it to be suitable. I understand tires are probably a given.
@@lastminuteracing8436 why does no one mention the 250? I went to the dealer today and he had a 200, +RE, and a 250 and he tried selling me a 250 saying it’s not going to fly away from me like a 300 but will tractor around without too much clutch. He also said the KYB shocks would be too stiff for slow technical riding I want to do and that it can’t be dialed back to be like the Z’s ?
I haven’t ridden a Beta 250 so I have zero input there.. He isn’t steering you wrong on the suspension though.. if everything you do is low speed technical riding then you’ll love the RR suspension.. 3rd gear & faster riding at 200lbs you will definitely need the KYB
@@lastminuteracing8436 Yeah, but are they reliable? Have you had any problems with yours? I've got about 150 hours on my Suzuki RMX 450 and it is still like new. Just done regular maintenance, valve checks, etc.
My dad, son, and I have 4 Betas. Three x trainers and a 200rr. They’ve all been great. The oldest x trainer didn’t get a piston until nearly 300 hrs! We ride slow and easy though.
