2022 Beta 200RR Dirtbike Review - Italian Enduro Motorcycle

[@staciegibbons5648]

I just put a deposit down on one earlier today, I'm so excited!

[@RacerRed]

Thats awesome! You are going to love it.

[@styles143able]

Agreed! It’s an absolute blast to ride! I have driven the 300rr and it’s a great bike as well, but I find the lighter weight 200rr with it’s awesome torque makes it little more fun/flickable! You won’t regret it. Enjoy and ride safe! 👊🤙

[@shorew3]

Im really debating on one! I hope I can find one in spring

[@powerwagon3731]

I would be too, I’m 60 and have been riding Mx bikes since I was 10 and I’m looking for a lightweight, street legal dirt bike . My son rides the 300 rr race and loves it so this might be the bike for me?

[@styles143able]

@@powerwagon3731 I am 42 and have been riding MX since I was 5. My body has been through the ringer riding but I still do it and enjoy it! I am 155lbs and the 200rr is an absolute woods weapon when it comes to gnarley single track riding. It reminds me of an updated version of my 95 KDX 200. I really enjoyed the 300rr but it made me more of a lazy rider…which I don’t enjoy. I think if your 190-200lbs or lighter the 200rr is the way to go. Any heavier than that I would recommend the 300rr. Just my two cents!

[@rocketj7449]

I just purchased this bike for my wife, she is converting to 2 stroke. THIS IS THE UNICORN OF TRAIL BIKES. Good power, light, nimble, awesome suspension. And for beginners, you have the map switch to tone down the power. We were on the fence with the Husky 150 and KTM 150, but no regrets with the BETA so far. I'm 6 feet, 230lbs, and I instantly felt comfortable on this bike, especially while standing. This will be a good backup bike for me if my wife doesn't go :)

[@frankthetank2824]

I have 21 200rr. Put Just over a 70hrs on it , and it has been great. Beta did an awesome job with this bike 👍

[@RacerRed]

They are awesome bikes! My brother has a 21 model and loves it

[@danburby7936]

I RECOGNIZE THOSE TRAILS IN IDAHO,I RODE THEM IN THE 70S ON A TRIUMPH DAYTONA 500 CC TWIN ,GREAT VIDEO ..GREETINGS FROM THE PHILIPPINES

[@jameshoward9700]

Great footage man. What amazing trails - you're lucky! I think the 200 is the perfect Goldilocks capacity. Super nimble, light and zesty with enough low down torque. 300s are so flat and feel heavy, I'm not fan. Very tempted by one of these. Beta make a great product.

[@chadsummers7981]

"04 200 sx rider here. its my cousin old race bike with 250 peripherals (carb, pipe and radiator) hi comp piston. ported cyl and slaves racing suspension front and back. Absolute monster of a bike 200 is without a doubt my favorite bike ive ever ridden pipey like a 125 yet has arm ripping torque like a 250, but as soon as you pass 8k it falls off. a gentle reminder you dont need 9K-11K rpm on the trail or else youll fling it off a cliff. it really feels like 7/8ths of a 300 nimble, mountains of torque, but just enough to were you feel like a speed demon yet safe unlike the 250t or 450f deathmachines riding trails. perfect bike for a vet, beginner stepping up to the big bores and everyone in-between. truly an impeccable bike

[@RWWRENTAL]

200rr was def one of my favorite 2 strokes I ever ridden. was surprised how much low end it had. great review! Love the trails as always

[@RacerRed]

Thanks! Yeah, i was really surprised that the 200 had so much torque right off of idle. Thats where i really like to ride bikes.

[@TwoWheelerSparky]

I had a 2012 KTM exc 200. Plenty of torque for hill climbs with my weight. However the used bike market is stupid at the moment here in Aus..

[@hickokaviation2249]

I’m a little over 20 hours into my 200rr. I installed battlecross x31 tires a few hours ago and it made such a difference. The Maxxis front tire would deflect off any little root and the rear would get hung up on a wet fallen branch. I don’t even think about the roots now.

[@daveyboy7305]

I love a 200 , they are so underrated

[@Grumpy-Pants]

Fantastic review. Excellent camera angles. Probably the best dirt bike review I have seen. Well done, sir.

[@gregreynolds391]

Great real world review. I've been looking at the 200, I think you just sold me!

[@RacerRed]

Thanks! I don’t think you’ll regret it!

[@Garrettactical]

Such a good video! The drone views are a welcome change to mostly on bike first person views.

[@RacerRed]

I'm doing my best! I'm glad you like the content! Thanks for commenting

[@ducatikawasaki1290]

Few people probably realize just how light this bike is. Wow.

[@RacerRed]

It’s got awesome torque to go with that!

[@mikesskyranch]

My favorite bike was an older KTM 200! I’ve got to check this bike out

[@mudpup545]

I had a 1998 KTM 200MXC and now this 200 Beta (2021). As good as the KTM was the Beta is a huge improvement. So much torque it’s crazy.

[@TwoWheelerSparky]

I had a 2012 KTM exc 200. Plenty of torque for hill climbs with my weight. However the used bike market is stupid at the moment here in Aus..

[@donniemcfarland3160]

Dude you will fall in love with the Beta 200rr

[@parkcitymacs]

Really great filming and review! Super cool bike as well.

[@RacerRed]

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to comment

[@Factory643]

Great Review!! Honestly was fun to watch and this 200 looks like an absolute winner. Curious, have you ridden a 2022 200rr Race Edition? Curious your thoughts on the KYB and the changes? Also, curious what sort of fuel range you are getting on this 200 with the stock tank? How does the bike do on hill climbs, do you feel at any point that power is an issue? Again, awesome review!

[@pinethree7283]

Beta definitely won me over. It’s on my shopping list.

[@RacerRed]

you cant go wrong with a beta!

[@ptft4]

Great review and video, that looks like a really fun bike to ride.

[@RacerRed]

Thanks for taking the time to comment on it! It is a really fun bike.

[@devinries2512]

I want one of these so bad.. Had to sell my bike last year for personal reasons but i miss it every day

[@Dierk200185]

Sick drone footage, well done!

[@RacerRed]

Thank you 🙌

[@TheKitchenTechnician]

Love the drone work!

[@RacerRed]

Thanks! This was a fun video to make!

[@villeturkkinen]

Really high quality stuff, nice review and pro execution.

[@RacerRed]

I appreciate the kind words! 👍🏻

[@mikebruegger8654]

Awesome, I'll take one!

[@RacerRed]

Get one! 👍🏻

[@ducatikawasaki1290]

That’s a SICK bike.

[@RacerRed]

Yeah it is!

[@nostalgicgaming2150]

Love the two stroke sound 👍🏼

[@peterjacobs6290]

I have a 2020 with a lectron carb. It’s impressive for Idaho mountains. Just ordered an RK tek head to see if that adds more to it.

[@andrewsalazar4955]

Which region of Idaho? Also what do you weigh geared up? I’m 225-230 geared up currently and looking at the 200 for north Idaho. I like fun and light bikes and am not power hungry so the 200 has been very high on my list

[@CODIAK13]

That looks like where I ride in my hometown in the Boise area (well before you got into the trees). Awesome review. I’m debating between the a 300 rr vs the rr race. My local shop is steering me to the rr, and down the road I can go to a race tech goldvalve set up and a different head. But I don’t know…

[@smidge1872]

Dang what a fun bike!

[@RacerRed]

Yeah, its such a blast to ride!

[@TwoWheelerSparky]

I used to own a 200 exc. Now I own a WR250R and rode a brand new DRZ400E yesterday. Any offroad bike will do that terrain, but I'm sure that is a fun bike! Awesome location for a ride though!

[@RacerRed]

As a rider you know it’s not just about “doing the terrain “ but how you do it. It’s so much different when you are able to flick the bike around, go fast, launch off of small bumps, etc. the light bikes make the terrain so much more fun.

[@warrenlilly2091]

I told beta back in 2012 they needed to make a 200 I'll bet they're glad they listened to me!!!

[@RacerRed]

It would be funny if this comment was actually true and you were some adviser for Beta :D

[@trevorknight8764]

Would you rather have the 200rr or the xtrainer? Ive seen both videos you're done, good reviews!

[@cer7cer7]

Thanks for the review on this bike. Great information. Looking forward to your next video.

[@RacerRed]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@americandirtrider7662]

Very cool review, and nice to hear how much you enjoy the bike. I was also kind of surprised they changed the stock tire brand, as I feel the same way you do about Maxxis Tires.

[@RacerRed]

Thanks! 👍Yeah, i thought that was a weird change. The bike works good though!

[@grey-adventures]

This was on my short list but Betas are so hard to find. Ended up a happy Sherco owner but always had a love of 200s.

[@RacerRed]

This bike is freakin amazing. The Sherco will be awesome too i'm sure.

[@mattgallizioli5978]

Thanks for the video I just ordered one today race edition

[@RacerRed]

Awesome! Should be a great bike!

[@braplife8227]

When did they release the race edition?

[@mattgallizioli5978]

@@braplife8227 I placed my order it will not be available until December but the specs should be out in another two weeks or so. I live in CA so 2021 is the last year for us to get bikes as of now. So I ordered it it will technically be a 2022 but it will have a vin of a 21 that is why i did it.

[@braplife8227]

@@mattgallizioli5978 CA banning dirtbikes? And thats awesome man im trying to decide which bike I'm wanting its between 300rr,200rr,xtrainer, rieju 300 racing, 300 ranger. Its hard to decide because they all have they're pros and cons

[@mattgallizioli5978]

@@braplife8227 ya no registration for non smog compliant bikes. I understand your dilemma I have a 18 300 that I love but I ride creeks rocks logs type of riding for 80% of what I ride. I want to keep my 300 as well but if the 200 covers everything I will sell it. With this being the last year for me I had to do it. Now I have to figure out how to tell the wife . But I figure it’s easier to ask for forgiveness at this point😁 write out all the pros and cons and go from there. That’s what I do anyways. Good luck and I really don’t think you can make a bad choice.

[@FamousLive11]

Thanks Buddy - great Footage❤

[@alangolightly9850]

Great review

[@Ksquared-gb2sy]

The bike is awesome! I rode one a year ago and was floored at what it could do.

[@RacerRed]

Yeah, these bikes have loads of bottom end grunt. They lack the transition from mid to top compared to the bigger bore bikes, but they are a blast to ride.

[@dzugina]

Hi , i want to know about suspension .-. how it works?

[@jacobmartin4850]

Amazing video

[@gt7500]

First time Viewer. Great video.

[@RacerRed]

Thanks for commenting!

[@powerwagon3731]

I don’t know what tires they come with but the Rocky Mountain Recon tires worked great this year on my KX 250 f and KTM 250 SX.

[@ronlawson5819]

So I’ve been looking at a new bike for some time……down to the WR 250 or this Beta 200 RR

[@macroevolve]

oil injection is great on a two-stroke. No more mixing 32:1 or whatever

[@RacerRed]

Absolutely!

[@LuckyNikitaBoba]

Terrific drone video ! Especially when you were doing the long hill climb. Was it automated follow-me feature or someone was controlling it?

[@TorqueDorque]

Good review - I remember trying out your brother's in the parking lot and I was blown away by the torque. Great bike!! Does it fall off quickly once you hit top? I remember on my Beta 300 RE, I would top out and it would fade, kind of took the thrill out of it. Tempted by the light weight but I may be pushing it at being 200 lbs. Maybe a 250?

[@RacerRed]

I think you would be happy with a 250. The 200 doesn't fall off at all. It has really nice over-rev. A 250 would still be playful but would also have the grunt you would want being at the 200lb mark. The 200 would be a ton of fun too, and would carry you around no problem, but i think you might get tired of using the clutch so much.

[@TorqueDorque]

@@RacerRed thanks for the direction! Big guys have to come to terms with their weight. You will have to teach me to hill climb like a pro next time we ride. You have it dialed!

[@northernmichiganadventuree7476]

I don't think a 200 would be horrible for a heavier guy. I rode a 2009 KTM 200 XCW for the last couple of years, and in gear I'm close to 230 and that bike had zero issue pulling me around in the single track of Northern Michigan. Check out some of my videos. I don't think you'd be one bit disappointed in a 200 weighing 200 lbs. I think getting your suspension setup and proper gearing go a long way in making the bike perfect for you.

[@shredfest30]

@@northernmichiganadventuree7476 gotta remember these guys are at elevation, and that will affect the way it pulls..

[@mulimen1]

Everyone already knows that it's fun to ride a beta. Make a long term review, and we'll find out if there are any special glitches

[@ternes1971]

Best Bike, have selled Mi 2020 TPI 250 and have buy a 200 rr Racing, the best Change

[@thomastjg53]

Have you rode a 250 rr ? Just wondering what the difference would be.

[@xXGhosttrolledXx]

How reliable are Betas?

[@RacerRed]

Very reliable. Great bikes.

[@tjmartin34]

Thanks for the review. We are looking for a bike for our oldest. This might me the bike. But wondering if this is more of an MX bike versus enduro/trail bike. What do you think this bike was built for? Enduro/trail or MX?

[@RacerRed]

Enduro for sure. Great trail bike! Would be fun on mx tracks but it’s not made for that as much.

[@tjmartin34]

@@RacerRed Thanks for the info I appreciate it👍

[@mudpup545]

Enduro. Trail riding this bike is amazing.

[@yaron_shmeltzer]

How much does its coast

[@ReadytoDIRT]

How's the long term review??

[@grantnaftzger5046]

Are beta bikes reliable enough to put a lot of hours on?

[@RacerRed]

Absolutely! They are great bikes

[@boerplaas388]

Thankyou nice 👍 video

[@crispincurtis8585]

Why does it have Electric start for an engine that small?

[@RacerRed]

Because enduro is really hard these days. It saves a lot of energy.

[@crispincurtis8585]

@@RacerRed lol

[@brexxes]

You will know once you stall on a narrow trail with a steep hill on the right side and a deep valley on the left 😅 And now just add a race situation 😂

[@crispincurtis8585]

@@brexxes yeah been there,, been rolling on 2 wheels since the early 80's on track as well,, a kicker usually won't leave ya hanging

[@mitchellkalina8191]

Anyone know if Beta has released any horsepower numbers for the 200? Just curious

[@RacerRed]

No idea. Maybe someone else will know

[@danielh5127]

Nope but there is a dyno video in KZbin ist was around 40hp if i remember correctly

[@Lightnin42]

31

[@mitchellkalina8191]

I hope it's more than 31, 125 mx bikes made more than that 20 years ago. Seems low

[@Lightnin42]

@@mitchellkalina8191 Dirt Rider dyno test in 2022. 31hp & 18.9 ft. Lbs. of torque.

[@krzysztofr.4667]

What is the maximum engine power and maximum torque? This is the most important technical information of the engine and I do not understand why the manufacturers do not provide this basic information ...? Greetings from Poland!

[@johnnyrebellion8672]

Did you get the bike from Gem County Motorsports? Where are you riding in this episode. I'm over in Boise county.

[@RacerRed]

Thats the best place to get a Beta, so yes we did. I'm riding in Emmett during the desert stuff, and Idaho City (your area)during the woods stuff.

[@MrNz96]

Thanks for your input, but how does the suspension compares to the xplor forks, is it better for the average rider in your opinion? I rode xplors and they feels bouncy and less stable compared to my KYBs Currently on 250 beta re and to switch to 300 rr 22 model

[@RacerRed]

Suspension is so subjective. It depends on the rider, but I will say that I don’t like how the xplor forks feel under heavy braking. They seem to twist, which causes the front end to dive.The Beta forks felt really good in the amount of time I rode with them.

[@valeriel1292]

No mention of the turning radius? Uphill in the technical you can pivot turn, but downhill it's very noticeable. If they address that I feel it would be the best hard enduro bike for the average person.

[@RacerRed]

If i would have been doing more hard enduro and tight switchback stuff im sure i would have noticed, but it worked great in every situation i took it in.

[@PrimalEnduro]

10 minutes , a large socket, a big hammer and this problem is solved!

[@Dasnowmanturneddirtm]

Beta even sells the plugs for when you pull out the turn stop bolts. So think it's a non issue and just other manufacture fan boys knocking the bike.

[@mt1885]

How does it turn is it middle of the road and is the turning radius less now?

[@RacerRed]

Same turning radius as far as I can tell (not very good)

[@mt1885]

@@RacerRed Sure wish they would change the headset or frame geometry. Nothing worse than semi-truck turning radius.

[@redneckranger5007]

Beta has the only headlight I like personally.

[@RacerRed]

Yeah, I think the headlight looks awesome!

[@bryanalves643]

Where are you riding what area is that

[@johnnyrebellion8672]

I asked the same question. He is riding the desert in Gem County Idaho and the forest is nearby in Boise County.

[@sqlb3rn]

in my country/state turn signals and mirrors are also required to be street legal. I think it's dumb to require turn signals, when you can legally use the official hand signals for slowing, left turn, right turn instead... like we all learned when riding bicycles.

[@Twowheeledwoodsman]

Are the graphics inlaid? Or are they decals?

[@RacerRed]

They are decals

[@wfodavid]

I think that if this is as popular as I think it will be maybe KTM will bring back their 200. Didnt need to see this!

[@RacerRed]

KTM better get that 200 back up on the market or they'll be left behind :)

[@firffighter]

@@RacerRed The Beta 200rr is Betas top 3 selling bike. I have ridden one for a week in Idaho. I own a 2015 KTM 200xcw. The Beta is nice and has a little better low end. The KTM is lighter. Both are great. I have owned 5 KTM 200's and 2 Gasgas 200's. 200's make fantastic woods bikes! I will say, after owning 2 Beta's, the quality control is a bit of a concern. I had issues with both my 390 and 300rr which were both new models.

[@donniemcfarland3160]

@@firffighter wow you could feel a .02 lb difference between the Beta and the KTM wow!

[@firffighter]

@@donniemcfarland3160 The 2013-16 KTM 200's were 230lbs wet The Beta 200rr 240lbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6jQnKCHj5ajps0 Sorry, I ride both and the KTM feels lighter

[@donniemcfarland3160]

@@firffighter when I looked it up it was .02lbs difference. And Kyle said Rideing weight and that wasn’t a race edition which is even lighter. Wet weight and riding weight are 2 different things.

[@jeremywatson9280]

How do you think this thing would handle trails like Hungarian ridge and Rabbit Creek up in i.c. for a 200lb intermediate rider who's used to a 300 xc-w? What about some of the really hard enduro canyons out by Hemingway?

[@RacerRed]

It would handle any trail you throw at it. I think being a bigger rider who is used to a 300 you might want to look at the Beta 250RR. Thats a bike that i know you wouldn't regret buying.

[@jeremywatson9280]

@@RacerRed I think if I'm getting a bike and the weight is the "same" I will probably just stick to a 300. I was interested in the 200 because of the light weight. I loved my yz150 until I had to point it uphill with any kind of obstacles or without a good run up. I appreciate the feedback!

[@RacerRed]

@@jeremywatson9280 Dude, if you had a yz125 bored to a 150 and you miss THAT feel, you will love a Beta 200. This Beta is a torque monster off idle.

[@jeremywatson9280]

@@RacerRed how comparable to your 250 is it?

[@anthonypotter4126]

Awesome

[@gary-ei8dd]

Great video and audio (just right mix of voice and bike.) For older rider, (slower) 140lb, 31" inseam , would you recomend Xtrainer or 200rr? Is the Xtainer's suspension really as bad as I've read? It's luggabilty entices me, but a good supension here in the east (roots, rock, ruts) maybe more importanrt? Hate to buy new db then have to start sinking $$$ fork & shock. Would appreciate your thoughts.

[@mcragosta]

XTrainer for sure. I've had both, and at your weight the xt suspension is not really an issue. I've got 25 lbs on you and the only time is was an issue for me was when the speed picked up. I ride in the Northeast woods where the pace is slower and that's where it excels. The 200rr is a great bike and a lot of fun, but the XT is easier to ride and more beginner friendly. If you ride more open, fast and flowy trails, then I would say the 200rr.

[@gary-ei8dd]

@@mcragosta Thanks. If it’s Beta ,XT is at the top of list.

[@thescientist8233]

Beta, pls bring this bike to philippines, tjis would be a perfect bike to us.. pls beta..

[@jodychapall6421]

Omg where are you riding at AMAZING?

[@RacerRed]

In this video i am riding in Emmet, Idaho during the aerial shots, and Idaho City during the woods riding.

[@gordonstimmel4590]

Did you buy it ?

[@RacerRed]

I wish! Nope, I borrowed it

[@paytenbrowning6479]

You naught your house from my papa pat in I lived N it and he lives in it and I think that's cool I like dirt bikes to

[@rastarobby4657]

Ahhh, come on... cut the tires some slack. It hasn't rained in forever and in a super sandy spot. What do you expect? :) That amazed me for being such a small engine.

[@RacerRed]

haha, i was just coming to expect zero traction on this ride. It wasn't the engines fault, i just had zero confidence in the tire getting any traction. I know for sure if i was running my favorite tire setup i could have done a lot more without sliding. The 190cc Beta is a champ!

[@PrimalEnduro]

FYI You can fix the turning radius to a large socket and a hammer. Problem solved!

[@fattie2550]

Would you prefer the 200RR or 250RR?

[@RacerRed]

Tough choice. Just for fun would probably be the 200RR but because I race I’d probably choose the 250rr

[@barneymiller7894]

Ferrari red = Rosso Corsa 👍

[@RacerRed]

It looks great 👍🏻

[@sqlb3rn]

I'd rather just mix my own oil. Adding weight and another thing to maintain and repair for no reason at all. you gotta pour it into a gas tank or an oil tank either way...

[@danielh5127]

I have about 200hrs in my rr200 '19 and Zero issues but of you want the System is easy to remove so you can save 500gramms

[@sqlb3rn]

@@danielh5127 no one has any issues until they have an issue. I'm good on the half kilo and extra part to potentially buy replace or remove to save me the step of a measuring cup.

[@Dasnowmanturneddirtm]

Just buy the race edition then, has better front shock and no oiling system?

[@spexxer]

If you are going to test drive a bike, you have to push it 100%. It's laughable when you roll over a little bump and say the suspension is fine.

[@RacerRed]

You sound silly

[@RacerRed]

I’m going slow when I’m talking so I can gather my thoughts. The bike is pushed plenty during this video but not while I’m talking with live audio

[@spexxer]

Yes, you are probably right. Sorry.

[@paytenbrowning6479]

Your ho,e tow is myn to you know Larry dean my papa pat browning my mom my papa ray Maryann and Abby I'm all related to them

[@dirtbikesfordinner3706]

New gen. bikes become old generation bikes and When these bikes with no backup Kickstarter become old generation dirt bikes the reliability of their electric start will diminish a lot and it will drop their value tremendously. Because when they become old generation bikes they will have known electrical problems because of all the extra electricals that are naturally on a bike without kickstart nobody's going to want to deal with electrical issues

[@grey-adventures]

Have a 19 year old bike with electric start. Not once have I had to use the kickstart. Haven't heard any real issues with the 200 Betas. Beta does have an optional kickstart if it is wanted.

[@gt7500]

I have a 1977 Suzuki GT750 with kick and electric start. Electric start works fine and parts are available. Pretty simple system.

[@RacerRed]

You have to go back a long ways in order to find bikes that dont have the possibility of failed electronics. One of the people i used to ride with owned a 2001 KTM 125sx and the thing kept frying its black box computer. Electronics are something that has been refined over the years, but it will likely fail at some point. In that case you just hope that parts are available.

[@kimojon9665]

Then you push start it; I disagree with you, the starters have become so reliable. Also, you can buy a more durable bendix if you really wanted to. One of my bikes is a 2019 300 XCW TPI, it runs absolutely perfect and has since day one. I've never kicked started it, not once (even though it has a kick starter on it). I have put well over 400 hours on the bike, same starter different top end. It doesn't take much for the starters to kick over that two stroke engine.

[@dirtbikesfordinner3706]

@@RacerRed wouldn't have to worry much if it had a backup Kickstarter that's why it's called back up, I don't think your hopes should be high at all for availability of electronic starter parts in the middle of a dessert ride when you would actually need it .... Look at it like this there's nothing wrong with your bike but yet you have to walk it a mile back to the truck all because of a starter