Beta M4 4T
Beta | November 15, 2010Italian motorbike manufacturer Beta is famous for its off-road motorcycles and is most popular for its trials motorbikes. Previously using KTM sourced engines Beta started using in-house engines since 2010 and have been very successful in various challenges. Beta began its operations in 1904 as a bicycle manufacturer based out of Florence in Italy and it was only towards the end of the 1940′s that they ventured into motorbike manufacturing. It began by focusing on manufacturing two-stroke motorbikes and it was only in the 1980’s that their vision changed and they began to manufacture four-stroke bikes for Trial and Enduro riding.
The Beta M4 4T is a super motard bike and mixes together the size and lightness of a scrambler with complete fun and riding pleasure. The Beta M4 when originally launched was the first of its kind entry-level super motard bike and was perfectly suited to beginners as well as advanced riders. The light weigh of the bike makes it easy to ride and control and it is not as small as some of the other bikes giving off a vibe of a much bigger motorbike.
The Beta M4 4T has a great style and original aesthetics with superb slender lines that give off an air of aggressiveness as well as distinguish it as a true Beta bike. The Beta bike is fitted with a 350 cc single cylinder, 4 valve, four-stroke engine that has a bore/stroke of 79 x 71.2 mm. It uses an air cooling system and a 5-speed gearbox and gives out 27horsepower.
The frame of the Beta M4 4T is made of highly durable steel and adds to its rigidity and balance. The suspension on the Beta M4 4T is made of dual hydraulic 220mm forks at the front and a 220mm monoshock with adjustable spring preload at the rear. The front brakes of the Beta M4 4T are single disc 310mm and the rear brakes are also single disc 220mm.
The four-stroke engine produces good power and combined with the light weight of the bike gives any rider a truly fun ride. The new engines that are now built in-house are very reliable and are one of its best assets. With fuel consumption and maintenance cost at extremely low rates, the Beta M4 4T is definitely a bike that cannot be ignored if you are in the market for a super motard.
Beta M4 4T Specifications
Category : Super motard
Displacement : 349.00 ccm (21.30 cubic inches)
Engine type : Single cylinder, four-stroke
Compression : 9.5:1
Bore x stroke : 79.0 x 71.2 mm (3.1 x 2.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder : 4
Fuel system : Carburettor. Mikuni BST 33
Fuel control : SOHC
Ignition : Electronic
Cooling system : Air
Gearbox : 5-speed
Frame type : Steel
Front suspension : Hydraulic fork
Front suspension/ travel : 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear suspension : Monoshock with adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension / travel : 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Front brakes : Single disc; 310 mm
Rear brakes : Single disc; 220 mm
Dry weight : 133.0 kg (293.2 pounds)
Fuel capacity : 11.50 liters (3.04 gallons)
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