The all-new Beta 350 RR has made appearances in Europe at the races, and is finally prepared to be officially unveiled. Beta Motorcycles is proud to announce details and specifications on the race-inspired 350cc four-stroke enduro machine, which will be hitting dealer showrooms in limited numbers in April, 2011.
The all-new 350cc four-stroke project required a longer period of development as Beta's R&D ambitions went far beyond the idea of simple range extension. The goal was to create a modern 350cc four-stroke engine which combines the qualities of a 250F with the reliability of a larger displacement motor.
Over a year of designing and extensive testing has gone into producing the potent off-road powerplant which brings with it tremendous potential. Light, flickable handling, excellent useable power and plenty of low-end torque on tap present an irresistible all-around package - a combination of features impossible to come by on a traditional 250 four-stroke motor.
A limited number of the 2011 Beta 350 RR's will be available on the U.S. market in April 2011 for an MSRP of $8499.00. Beta dealers are currently taking deposits for this limited production model. The 350 RR also qualifies for our B.Y.O.B. (Build Your Own Beta) program beginning on February 20th. This program allows customers to order their new Beta with a unique choice of accessories already installed.
350 RR KEY FEATURES
- Wide, usable powerband with amazing peak power.
- Light handling and quick-turning prowess in tight conditions similar to a 250 four-stroke.
- Less exhausting power delivery compared to the bigger bikes, while also providing the extra low-end punch that is missing on smaller bikes.
- Accurate and sharp cornering provides excellent agility.
- Easy to modulate power and maintain traction in technical terrain.
- Bore x stroke - 88 x 57.4mm
- Compact crankshaft design along with minimized moving masses for excellent handling.
- Lightweight forged piston.
- Bowl-shaped piston dome for compact combustion chamber.
- Balance shaft eliminates extra vibrations as well as reduces arm pump.
- Titanium (unique to the 350 RR) four-valve DOHC.
- DLC-coated finger followers provide high stiffness and lowest oscillating mass (technology used in MotoGP and F1 race engines).
- Lightweight valve train design allows engine to rev up to 13,000 RPM.
- Extremely narrow valve angle (9°/11°) which results in an optimally compact combustion chamber.
- Close ratio six-speed gearbox with hydraulically operated multi-disc clutch.
- Clutch springs made with high quality material resists high temperatures, minimizes production tolerances for consistent spring force.
- Dual ignition map function - CDI comes pre-programmed with a second mapping. With the optional map-selecting switch (factory accessory) the "soft" map can be activated.
