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A Better What?

No... it's Beta. B-E-T-A.

Trials motorcycle are obscure here in the States. Some people may have heard of Montesa or Bultaco, but usually only from their childhood. Even the Gas Gas name, currently the popular choice in trials, is relatively unknown here. But a Beta is really obscure.

Betamotor SpA began as Societa Giuseppe Bianchi in Florence in 1904. It was in the Forties the motorcycles became known as Moto Beta. Beta builds its own engines and other basic components in a factory in Rignano, Italy. Beta won the world trials championships in 1987, '89, '90, '91, '97, '98 and '99 plus the indoor world championship in 2002 and European champion for 2003.

Today they make a variety of scooters, go-carts, small bore off-road bikes, a new enduro bike and the current trials machine: the Rev-3.

The most distinctive aspect of modern Betas is the innovative aluminum frame. Since the introduction of the Beta Zero in 1990 this has been a hallmark of Beta's trials motorcycles.

The current Rev 3 is also built on an alloy frame. Made in Italy by Verlicchi, this frame is a work of art in itself.

But there are many other features that set Beta trials motorcycles apart. The most noticeable is their build quality.

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Search for Trials Gear at Motorcycle Superstore

Alpinestar No Stop Trials Boots
Top of the boot is sealed with a velcro closure strap connected to elastic stretch leather. Lightweight wraparound shin plate with a large tibia protector injected with high-impact polyurethane. Leather and Lorica instep bellow with an abrasion-resistant patch on the outside of the ball of the foot. Replaceable anatomic footbed. Leather upper. Alpinestars exclusive double durometer rubber sole with high-grip, rough-terrain design. Toe-to-heel protection, including a stamped steel shank. Three high-impact-resistant technopolymer buckles with memory featuring an integrated quick-release locking system.

Michelin Trials Competition
Rear tire that's the standard for trials riding.

Dunlop D803 Trials
New D803 was Geoff Aaron’s 2005 AMA Trails championship tire.

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Dealers

The full list of U.S. Beta dealers is available from US Beta.

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Sources

Also see the dealer listings above.

Beta USA
802/425-2081
www.usbeta.com

C & G Sales in Vermont have been the US importer for Beta since August 1999. They carry a full inventory of parts, accessories and apparel for the Rev-3 as well as parts for some earlier models.

Mountain Motorcycles
604/936-7746
604/936-8321 fax

Canadian importer for Beta. Good supply of replacement parts and great service.

Davfin Beta
www.betamotor.com.au

Australian distributors of Beta for more than 10 years. Good selection of parts for all models back to 1989.

Hiro Motors
sky.zero.ad.jp/hiromotors

A Beta dealer in Japan.

The Country House
www.the-ch.com

A Japanese company offering trials accessories and parts.

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Technical

Tech Tips

• Foot Peg Brackets
• Tapered Handlebar on Risers
• Mikuni Float Level (Trails Central)
• Carb Vent Mods (Trails Central)

Parts Manuals
Most of these parts books are from the Japanese importer courtesy of Hiro Motors. Each manual contains an exploded view (a GIF image) and part number list. Parts manuals are posted for the following models...