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Beta 525 RRPosted at November 16th, 2010 in BetaBeta is a popular Italian bike manufacturer that is well known for producing dirt bikes and is famous for its enduro and trials motorbikes. Beta has a good relationship with KTM and most of the engines it uses are sourced from KTM. That said Beta has been involved in extensive research and development and since this year has been manufacturing their own line of engines in-house. Beginning operations from Florence, Italy in 1904 as a bicycle manufacturer, Beta has grown in leaps and bounds since then and since 1940 has been an exclusive motorbike manufacturer. Their first venture in motorbike production was the two-stroke version and they have only changed their vision since 1980 to focus on the four-stroke type of motorbikes for Enduro, Supermoto and trial racing. The Beta 525 RR is an offering from Beta that meets the needs of both [...]
Beta M4 4TPosted at November 15th, 2010 in BetaItalian 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 [...]
Beta R 125 – 4t, a scorcherPosted at November 15th, 2010 in BetaBeta is a name which you would associate with the second letter of Greek alphabet or rather the harmful radiations thing. However in the world of automobiles, Beta is known as a maker of off-road or better still Enduro bikes. Beta first started out as a bicycle manufacturing firm in 1904. It started making motorcycles in 1948. It earlier made 2 stroke bikes and then gradually in 1968, moved on to making 4 stroke trial bikes. It then moved onto 4 stroke off-road bikes. Its most synonymous bike is the Beta R 125 – 4t. It was developed in conjunction with Minarelli/Yamaha for their engine expertise and on the RR Enduro 125. White plastic and black wheels signify the arrival of the Beta R 125 – 4t. It is targetted more at women and Beta have managed a significant female fan following with the Beta R 125 – 4t. It is [...]
Beta Motorcycles HistoryPosted at November 1st, 2010 in BetaBetamotor commenced in 1904, in the Italian city of Florence. Begun under the name “Società Giuseppe Bianchi” the company originally intended building bicycles that were handmade. With the fast paced development of the motorized transport and the massive changes that went through the Italian economy, the company turned to producing motorcycles in the late 1940s. Let us know the detailed story behind the origination of Beta bikes. Enzo Bianchi and Arrigo Tosi, the duo who controlled the company joined the initials of their surname to create their brand name, Beta. Ever since, the bikes were sold under this brand name. The first model to be placed in the market was called Cervo 48. A rubberized roller which acted on the rear-end tire took care of the bike’s transmission. CIGNO was launched in 1948. Propelled by a 48 [...]