2014 BETA ‘FACTORY’ FIRST
Italian brand Beta is straight out of the starting blocks with their limited edition ‘Factory’ machine for 2014, which is a replica of the machine the factory riders use in competition. The 2013 125cc class World title and the World Pro 2013 third place confirm that this 100% ‘Made in Italy’ product is a winner at the highest levels. The Beta Evo Factory engine and chassis were developed with smooth, extremely easy and responsive riding in mind. Available in three engine sizes (125cc, 250cc, and 300cc) they are intended for the more expert rider who is looking for a high-performance machine, as well as for beginners who want an exclusive model with unique performance.
WHAT’S NEW?
Engine: Available in 125cc and 250cc in addition to the 300cc version; all the engines are assembled with carefully selected components and painstakingly fine-tuned – Magnesium engine crankcase: A weight reduction of about 1.5Kg (3.3lbs) allows for better handling, resulting in a dynamic riding experience – New power ignition that ensures more electrical power for the various systems. The electric fan benefits particularly from this feature, being able to cool the engine more efficiently so ensuring more stable operating temperatures and performance. The new ignition is also mounted in a reverse direction compared to traditional machines, which allows the rotating masses to be centred as the centre of the flywheel is closer to the crankshaft. This means more agility and an easier ride, especially during aerial moves – New flywheel cover in magnesium, which functions as a stator support and has a gasket to ensure a water-tight seal for the flywheel chamber – The 22/69 ratio primary drive is confirmed once again for all the models, allowing a decrease in the torque transmitted to the clutch. This also allows the rider to choose between two spring preload values (selecting the spacer mount direction), all helping to reduce the stress at the lever or increase the transmittable torque – Special clutch discs capable of ensuring smoother and more precise operation, giving the lever a better feel – Red anodised aluminium fuel-fill cap – Cooling system hoses in red silicon, produced using technology that combines an extruded core with a traditional sheath and provides better quality in terms of size and reliability – Black clutch and stator cover for a total ‘Racing’ look.
Chassis: A completely original look: entirely white frame and eye-catching Factory-style graphics with a traditional mixture of white, red and blue patterns highlighting the Racing character of the product – A lot of work was put into the Factory Edition’s suspension in order to provide better performance: the front fork-tubes are shorter to fit better with the new yokes. The internal cartridge and the CNC-machined adjuster caps have been lightened. The forks are finished with black CNC-machined yokes with a lighter design (-100 grams) as well as showing off the Factory Beta logo – At the rear there is a monoshock equipped with a new yellow spring, made lighter and preloaded by a new ring assembly with a plastic containment spacer that ensures less friction and a fresh calibration – Changes have also been made to the front braking system which now has a new Braktec master cylinder, with reduced weight and an improved feel. The classic Factory design brake discs with their Racing look complete the package – The clutch master cylinder was also updated to match the new modern design of the brake master cylinder in harmony with the new frame colour – For the 250/300 version a new, longer silencer was adopted in order to guarantee better sound characteristics and to work with the manifold to provide better handling and riding precision – All of the engine sizes feature a titanium exhaust manifold, which is brand new. For the 250/300 versions the new design provides increased torque at low engine speeds – The aesthetics are complemented by a few anodised details such as the chain tensioners and handlebar caps, traditionally in red Racing livery.