2023 Beta XTrainer The Most Underrated Dirt Bike? 

Guess who picked one up this past winter 😉 I rode one a lot last year and really began to understand the advantages of the bike. The light weight of a small bore, the lower center mass to get phenomenal traction, the smaller chassis to easily throw around in the woods, combined with outstanding power delivery characteristics. We have found that with some simple free mods, the motor retains it's amazing low end, but gives it a little quicker revs if picking up the pace in and out of corners. We have found Aaron at AMP to transform these bikes suspension and, honestly, now ours don't really give anything up to my other Beta's or even my YZ250FX for tight woods singletrack. Between my X Trainer and my YZ250FX, I have my bases covered for weapons for PNW terrain!

I rode a 300rr and xtrainer, btw love your videos and trails!, anyways havent touched "enduro or hardenduro trails in over 2 years due to me being super busy, its something I feel like I have to keep riding in order not lose your skill or confidence. Went yesterday for the first time on the TE250i yesterday and I did horrible...the tall seat with the rock fields did not give me confidence at all; completely forgot how the bike behaves and feels. Walked a bunch of the obstacles I use to "roll over" Buddy gave me his xtrainer and my confidence level changed from night to day. even me being 6ft 1. the xtrainer made a worlds difference as I fell into introductry rider again, and it was just so much easier to ride and handle. I want a xtrainer now so I can ride with my buddies again.

I'm not an enduro guy, but the Beta XT does have my attention. I'm all about light weight and low seats.

Excellent camera work !!

Loving my 23’ Xtrainer..

Looks like you were over on the island, hope you had a good time here

They are pretty cool. Shorter rider here. I have a 2018 with a KTM fork on the front all setup for fast single track, opened up the air box and have a FMF Fatty on it. She rips pretty good with no loss of low end torque.

Most people don't really need the factory RR race edition with KYB for riding trails. It's a race bike and it's not in the sweet spot unless you're at 10/10ths. The XTrainer and the 'entry' or base versions of Sherco, KTM, Husqvarna, TM or the XTrainer equivalent from Spain - the Rieju MR RANGER 300, are more than enough bike for recreational trail riding. The factory RR editions these companies make are focused machines. They're 'better' for racing, that doesn't make them 'better' for riding trails. The right tool for the right job in other words.

I bought the 2023 xtrainer and really like it. I am a more experienced rider and like to have a bit more power in technical obstacles to get the front wheel up easily so i bought a FMF fatty pipe for it & im absolutely in love. Now it has the perfect amount of power on a smaller tighter frame. 100% recommend giving it a try.

I have 2019 XTrainer and love it. I ended up upgrading to the Beta Factory suspension, uncorking the airbox, power valve mod (remove spacer) and the RR pipe and it rips.

I really love my 23' Xtrainer for hard enduro. Highly recommend

Another great video Barry. Last year riding Big Dune Nevada I brokenthe cardinal rule "Never cross over a dune at speed tou have not seen over" In my excitement I thought I knew the lay of the dune but ended up innthe air with a vertical drop l supermaned it over the bars and when I came down there was over extension at the knee I think?! I have mobious braces and I was able to ride 300km to the truck and finish the trip a day before my buddies. two months laternI could ride (being careful) a year later I did four days of Rally and then the Desert 100. Doctor at urgent care and follow up as well as physio said if it was not for the braces I would have been having surgery and been off the bike for at least a year. The braces also gave me addedncomfort and support in the early recovery rides. I don't ride without them, well except when two up tarmac touring with my wife.

Perfect size for me at 5'7". I just demoed one and wow! Amazing clutch, controls, brakes and quick engine torque. I could do enduro moves I never thought I could because of the confidence it gave me.

I am buying an xtrainer when I upgrade. I’m gonna keep my 300xc tpi and get the xtrainer and do the 300rr head pipe to liven it up a little. The xtrainer is very underrated especially for mountain single track. A light person like me at 150 pounds I wouldn’t even have to do anything to the suspension. On my ktm I had to have it re valved because I’m so light. If I can throw my 300xc tpi around, I could definitely throw the xtrainer around. Especially in the harder stuff.

Happy to see you on a new beta, 2022 they made such great changes, i love my 300rr, so easy and fun and reliable.

You needed to say in the video how the two bikes compared. Lots of folks are thinking of making the mods to their Xtrainer and would love to get to ride them back to back like you did.

I looked at them hard in '18 but wound up sticking to a carbed Husky TE250. I got a bit more time on a 2020 Xtrainer and compared to the other models at speed it would hit a certain point and get unstable. Fast foward to today I'm not riding single track as much (nor doing hare scrambles) and when I do not as quickly. I like the challenges that require balance and fine controls. I'd also like something street legal out of the box as well as I've enjoyed dual sporting recently. I may be looking at an Xtrainer again as I could see it being a very long term ride.

I just recently got a 2023 X-Trainer and have really been enjoying it! Removed the oil injection, rejetted it, etc. I have some video's of it on my channel. Nice video!

Love my Xtrainer. I bought a '22 this year and sold my 300rr Race Edition. Few Suspension Mods later and this bike is pure Gold. I will say it is a bit under on power for what I want to do with it, will end up with a FMF Gnarly pipe at some point.. But great nonetheless.

Looks like the perfect terrain for that bike. I love the Betas, but that composite subframe scares me off. Great review, Greg!

Now Beta needs to make an "X-Trainer 4 stroke". Put the RRS 350 motor in a smaller, mild steel frame to keep the cost down, and watch them sell.

Love my xtrainer. Enjoy riding so much more than I did before. Out of interest what camera and settings are you running ?

It looks like an awesome bike, I think I found what I need! The low seat and the light weight is really what I'm looking for. I could have a good deal on a 2022, do you know if there was major changes between 2022 and 2023? Nice video btw!

Nice. Love to hear your 200rr thoughts for those types of trails

I ride a 17’ XTrainer. I’m 6’2 and a 40something lifelong decent trail rider. It’s the most fun bike I’ve ever had and or ridden. I imagine 2023 model is better and easily as much fun.

Beta Xtrainer rip ! RIDE ON

Nice beta vid

I have been hunting the KDX200 replacement for years, I am now a pretty slow C class rider though in the past (1990's) I rode A/B *injuries took out my need for speed lol. Would the xtrainer fill that KDX void that no matter how close I get with my YZ250 I just can't nail it or would a Reiju Ranger 300 be closer to the mark?

I started riding on 200 enduros in the 80's- XR200r and IT200. Fast forward my son has an old IT200 which we rebuilt and I still love. I got a new yz250x but I keep looking at these Betas... 200 or X trainer is my debate... I just love that 200cc displacement but I'd like to try the Xtrainer!

For your trails this bike is a no brainer

One of my friends friends has a 21 he like it and he’s a fast rider

How did you get kyb forks?

I rode a 2016 model xtrainer and l liked the torque but the forks really were crap; the faster you went the more they became deflective and harsh. Power wise it felt like a super torquey 200 and was fun, but suspension wise it always felt lacking. The Nissin brakes were not as refined as Brembos but more than adequate for the intended speeds the xtrainer was designed for. Seems I need to try a 2023 xtrainer sometime

I have a 250 2018 and every time i have to help somebody that has an xtrainer i am always surprised how easy they are to ride

Does it still have 46mm forks? I had a 2019 and the only issue I ever had was, after the suspension was sorted out, I could over ride the forks to the point it was dangerous for me.

Does it have any over rev?

The most underrated dirt biking channel on RU-vid?

May I ask how tall you are, as you mentioned the bike fitting you well. Thanks.

Inn my opinion the Xtrainer is the easiest big bike to ride. Very safe secure feeling. My wife has one. The only down side of the XT is when riding fast whooped terrain. (Stock form) amazing bike for sure

Just took my new Beta 300RR out on its maiden voyage. I have to say I’m pretty smitten with this new Italian darling. After four WR 450’s in the last seven years I have to say I’m in love! Sorry big blue, but there’s a new girl in town…and she wears red! Regarding the xtrainer. Does it now come stock with KYB and Ohlins?! If so, amazing! Way to go Beta! Sorry Yamaha but you missed the boat about 8 years ago! Unbelievable!

how was it on the open fire roads? some say its not good over 3rd gear. i'm looking into one of these but with mixed riding including open trails i dont want to get a 1 trick pony. Currently on a crf250f

How do you think this bike compares to a KTM XCW/husky TE 150 tpi for a beginner rider? Im torn between Xtrainer 250 or a 150tpi bike, right now there are specials in the KTM/Husky and all bikes are around the same price.

Looks like you came to the Island

I’d like to see how the Rieju Ranger models compares to the Beta. Those bikes are made for my skill lever and bike ambitions.

I'd like to get this bike for my daughter, I got her a KLX 230 and am pretty disappointed.

Love my XT. Suspension is the biggest downfall but there’s fixes for that.

this xtrainer 300cc too powerful for a beginner? I'm thinking in getting a 200RR but I short(5'6) so I think the Xtrainer would be the best choice.

Can you get them with kyb?

With a smart carb perhaps Greg? That's how mine is set up.

Rode the xtrainer. Thought it hesitated and was too soft on initial throttle and the suspension is quite treacherous at speed. It also felt clunky and uncomfortable between the legs. But some people love them.

A guy i ride with bought his son one of these, a 21 or 22, it's a good beginner bike but he said the suspension was no good

Well, I had xtrainer 2020 for one year it was amazing bike for enduro but I didn’t like it on fast tracks.

Not a bad bike I had one the only way I would buy another one as if they ever quiet that rattling clutch basket down that thing sounds like it's got a bucket of bolts twirling around and still has a carburetor for 23 that's a big No-No for me

Only thing wrong with the X trainer is the cheaped out stock suspension. Fix that and the bike is competitive in any kind of enduro event.... Period. My grandson has done that and earned gold medals with an X trainer at Idaho City 100 events and ISDE Qualifers.

Change the name to Beta X and I'd be interested - not sure I want a trainer 😅

Too bad about the electrical issues with these bikes.

It's under rated because it's a under performing budget bike

Until you click 4th gear