Beta motorcycles have announced their RR Race edition upgraded enduro models featuring KYB suspension as standard, new map switches, twin-spark cylinderhead on the 250 two-stroke and more.

“Just like real racing bikes” Beta says of the new, 2025 RR models which arrive in dealers later this month. Like the X-Pro models which Enduro21 already tested and rated highly (read that here), the RR Race sees a slight change to the name aimed at “getting straight to the point” they say, bringing their A-game performance and making it clear this bike is for racing while the X-Pro is more of an all-rounder.

The 2025 RR Race bikes are therefore the race-ready versions of Beta‘s newly-introduced X-Pro models, with a series of upgrades across the two and four-stroke range including to the engine, suspension, and frame, making them more performance focused.

Underneath they run the same chassis and many componants and as such are designed to be rideable in enduro or hard enduro. While the X-Pro saw good improvements as the standard enduro model range, the RR Race comes with the higher spec KYB suspension front and rear plus a series of upgrades.

New features for all two and four-stroke RR Race models:

New Ergal alloy footpegs: redesigned to ensure maximum control at all times and no loss of contact with the bike, the RR Race 25 models are fitted with new ergal racing footpegs with steel pins which are interchangeable; these are narrower than in the past to facilitate movement of feet, but better in terms of grip.

Front brake caliper: a lighter and higher-performance Nissin calliper compared to the previous component appears on the new Race models; this helps emphasise the bike's handling, while maintaining braking power, progressiveness and modulation.

Larger rear wheel axle: the rear wheel axle size has been increased 2mm in diameter, for a total of ø 22mm. This new axle provides greater stiffness and torsional resistance, resulting in a bike that is always precise and well steered, even in the most violent accelerations. The rear swingarm has also been update to accommodate the new axle.

Mapping switch on the handlebars: the mapping switch button is no longer located in the traditional position behind the steering tube: it is now on the handlebars, inside the bumper, maintaining family feeling with the X-PRO models. Both the mapping switch and the Traction Control button for the four-stroke model is housed here.

Bodywork: the new superstructures recently introduced on the X-PRO have been incorporated in the 2025 RR Race with an aggressive and flashy new appearance, generating a complete restyling of the bike. The headlight mask, tank panels, sides and rear tail have been redesigned by Beta. The mask has a tapered design, while the tail and the tank panels are sleek and well connected, maintaining simple, tool-free access to the air filter, while retaining the push button seat removal.

The two-stroke Race models run pre-mix and do not have the oil injection system featured on the X-Pro to reduce the overall weight. However, it can be added as an option available in the Factory Parts catalogue.

Engine upgrades for the RR Race 250 2T

After making its debut on the previous 2024 300 Race model, the 250 now incorporates the new cylinder head with dual-spark plug which they say makes the power character more linear and, despite the increase in maximum power, becomes more docile in character.

The use of the dual spark plug indeed provides numerous benefits:  cleaner-burning ignition along with improved fuel consumption. This translates to greater carburation stability at all engine speeds, Beta says, and a broader power delivery under all grip conditions. The engine’s range of use also grows with more torque and more power.

The two spark plugs are managed with a completely separated electrical system. This means that, if one of the spark plugs should burn out, the engine will still be able to run, although with less efficiency, allowing the race or off-road session to be completed.

Engine - RR Race 125 Two-Stroke

Beta maintains its focus on the younger riders with a series of changes to the small 125cc engine to increase the power along the entire curve, intensifying the maximum peak horsepower available thanks to a new piston and cylinder head.

These changes make the engine more reactive, powerful and “throaty”, increasing the explosiveness of the maximum performance.

Beta say the new 125cc engine therefore has a greater range of use than in the past, where previous improvements had already raised the bar for the model, increasing power at high engine speeds without losing torque in the low end.

Engine - RR Race Four-Stroke

All four-stroke Race models receive new crankcases, derived from the engine used on the RX 450 (motocross model), the main benefit of which is smaller size and lighter weight compared to the previous model.

Aesthetically sleeker, the new four-stroke Race MY 2025 engine now leaves more space for the exhaust as well which means installation, removal or replacement is easier.

Racing components across the range

The tried and tested suspension package and the special components of Beta’s race-edition versions remains unchanged:

• 48 mm Kayaba AOS closed cartridge fork with anodised internals and reduced friction surface coatings, adjustable compression and rebound damping
• Kayaba C46 RCU shock seen as a “gold standard” in the racing scene in terms of its ability to absorb the roughness of the terrain, the level of traction transferred to the rear wheel and the consistency of performance even under particularly heavy use. Adjustable for preload, compression (high and low-speed) and rebound
• Quick release red anodised alloy front axle
• Reinforced handguards feature a two-component material
• Rear sprocket with anodised aluminium core and steel toothing by ZF SPROCKETS
• Race seat with non-slip cover and document holder pocket
• Anodised black gear lever and rear brake pedal
• Gearbox oil filler cap, engine oil filler cap and oil filter cap anodised red aluminium
• Chain tensioner blocks in red alloy

Availability: September 2024, November in North America.

North America pricing:

125 RR Race $8,999.00

200 RR Race $10,299.00

250 RR Race $10,499.00

300 RR Race $10,699.00

350 RR Race 4-Stroke $11,099.00

390 RR Race 4-Stroke $11,199.00

430 RR Race 4-Stroke $11,299.00

480 RR Race 4-Stroke $11,399.00

More information including pricing: www.betamotor.com or www.betausa.com