Unleashing the Beast: Beta 500 RS MCCCT Teaser Ride

[@jefffick2597]

Are you running the 15t or 13t front sprocket? I'm also from Michigan and currently ride a YZ450f, but have been eying these as of late. Haven't found much for review videos, let alone reviews in Michigan sand. I'd be curious how a 13t front sprocket would compare to a 450 in regards to power. Also, are you running the stock tires? Thanks!

[@notgamingwithmax]

In this video, I was running the stock 15T front sprocket. It did come with a 13T as well, but I didn't try it while I was up there. I did purchase a 14T and installed it, but I won't be back in Michigan for a few weeks to test it out. I would imagine that if you wanted to ride mainly singletrack, the 13T front sprocket would be the sweet spot. In my case, I'll probably do more two-track riding with this bike, so I opted for the 14T. I think the power delivery is very different from a YZ450F. It's very linear and smooth with no real peaks in the powerband. For sand riding and singletrack, I feel like these things go well together. The 15T is pretty tall. The bike has plenty of power, but with the 15T gearing, it felt kind of lazy even though it still runs with a KTM 500 with a get ECU from a roll. With the 15T, it would do a third-gear power wheelie, but you had to work at it a little. Now with the 14T, it comes up super easy in third. It still feels like a pretty tall gear, but I think the 14/48 gearing is the sweet spot if you plan to ride both on and off-road. I think with the 14T gearing, I could probably pull second without bogging too low on the B loop. I'll test it next time I go up there. As far as power, I think you won't be disappointed. From what I know, I believe the Beta 500 is the most uncorked street-legal 500/450 you can buy right now. It should have around 47-49 horsepower at the rear wheel on a dyno, and if that's not enough, you can get an FMF silencer and have them put in the straight pipe map. It doesn't require an ECU like KTMs, just a remap that the dealer can do. Also, yes, these were the stock tires. They worked pretty good. I don't plan on changing them.