I found my new FAVORITE DIRT BIKE - Beta Demo Day

Gary and Central Vermont Motorcycles hosted a Beta Demo event to test ride the 2022 models.
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[@jessegarrett7215]

If you’re worried about having too many bikes remember there is a formula that never fails. It is x+1 and x = the number of bikes you currently have

[@tylerdouthit5985]

Never heard this one before lol but it’s funny!!

[@michaeldavison430]

Best comment!

[@WildAzzRacing]

Now you see why a lot of us love riding the small bore bikes. They're just more fun and you expend less energy in the nasty stuff. That said, for me it would probably be the 250 race edition for most situations. A 250 is like a 200 on steroids. BTW, Zach, please adjust the color in your software. It looks like you're riding orange KTM's and not red Betas!

[@cossiedrifter]

The 200 has a 125 frame. I don't think the 250 does.

[@seanchase171]

Wanted to see the Xtrainer in this test. All the Betas are fun!

[@jcknepp]

I have had my 200RR 2 years in February. I have not ridden my KTM 300 one single time since I bought the 200 RR. It is just so fun and versatile!

[@scottpyykola7727]

I was a Beta dealer for 5 years at my auto repair shop in Marquette Mi, that's right, home of the Mad Moose hard enduro, I'm sure you remember that one Zack. I'm a Sandstormer club member and we ride that shit exclusively. The 350 has been my favorite Beta, that motor is amazing, but I'm a 4 stroke guy. If I was to go back to a 2 stroke it would be the 200 hands down, also an incredible motor but so much lighter and nimble. If I do get another Beta it will be the 200.

[@OffroadEffex]

I ride a KTM 200 and it's my favorite bike so far! Not necessarily the most competitive bike (I'm also kinda slow), but it's a an absolute blast to ride which is why I ride in the first place. Would definitely recommend!

[@Welsh-Trials-Enduro]

The 200 is awesome. I have tried the 350, 390, 250 and 300 race editions and by far the 200 is my favourite. It is so light and nimble, yet will pull 3rd up technical climbs, love it a lot. More like a lower powered 250 than a big 125. I would say for the smaller rider this bike can do technical terrain no problem.

[@Natedoc808]

Beta 250 2T is absolutely perfect. I love my 300 race but the 250 is so damn fun to ride

[@tylermoore3761]

As a fellow 200 rider I love my Ktm 200. I would 100% recommend the 200, it’s so light and nimble and most of all puts the biggest smile on my face.

[@my-max-media7621]

What puts a 😃 on my face is riding my 150sx. Now that's LIGHT 🥰

[@travisburger4085]

I have been watching you guys for so many years. Your one of those KZbin channels that is just genuinely funny when it’s comes to commentating. I remember watching you as a smaller teenager and getting all exited to go rip my ttr125l😂😂 keep it up. Post more videos!!

[@aussiesam37]

I went with a 250rr. And love it. It’s the most capable of the all in my opinion. Great video. Thank you.

[@derek3107]

I can see how the 250 fills the void between the 300 and 200 perfectly. Think I'll stick with my 250 carby myself.

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

I've been hearing better and better things about the beta bikes. Thanks for your perspective. 🔥💪

[@jasonv7101]

As much as you push your bike in a hard enduro, I think the 200 would be best for you. it's lighter, therefore, easier to push which means less energy being used.

[@3canctheayr]

200's, especially the newer Beta 200's are silly fun to ride! I recent bought a 250rr, but it was a very close call between that and the 200.

[@Enduro262]

😂🤙

[@adamnorvell]

It’s 5% lighter. You’re not gonna notice that. But you would notice the huge loss of power

[@hannesleijowall5727]

Sometimes abit more power makes obstacles easier and less energy consuming.

[@joeanania2257]

Trying to decide, 200 or 300??? I'm 67 and 5'8, I'm fit but the ktm 500 excf is kicking my ass in tight difficult single track even though i shortend up suspension 1"...

[@jeffspangler3422]

Loved my 2004 KTM 200 EXC it was my last bike before I had to retire from riding from medical issues, God I miss riding dirt bikes! I had so much fun on all my 200's three KDX 200's and a XR200 and last was my KTM 200.👍

[@coltongilbert9815]

I’ve had my beta 200 for a little over a year now and absolutely love it

[@chongorlz9716]

I’m waiting on my 200 RE! Should be here any day. Thanks for the vid Zack!

[@bbarker5766]

Thanks for the great vids man. RN I'm in the hospital with Covid so I'll have some time to catch up on the vids I missed. Thanks again Zak!

[@stephenratcliffe4420]

I've just got the 200rr and put 10hrs on it,and couldn't live without it now🤩

[@randylammers6199]

i also bought a 2022 300rr back in October and i took a chance because i have never rode or even sat on a beta before, coming from an older ktm 300 and various 4 strokes. I really like how easy and fun the 300rr is to ride, for me it is an excellent woods only bike. i have a crf 450rx also so i would pick the 500 as a second beta to compare with the 450.

[@mont797]

The 200 was easily my favorite, I liked it so much I bought one and it's been my sole bike for the year. With a couple of cheap easy mods you can easily improve that bottom end.

[@bobberbear4622]

@mont797 what cheap easy mods did you do to increase the 200s bottom end?

[@gregmulfort9577]

I've been kind of dreaming of yz125 lately, I'll have to add beta 200 to the dream now

[@boerplaas388]

Awesome. I watched the whole video and all the bikes. I just got my 300 RR Beta and I have to say I love it . As for getting another Beta I’ll keep my 300 and get the 200 Also. It seemed like you really enjoyed riding the 200 RR Beta . Great video. Perfect

[@Racing1954]

You sold me on Beta. I went and bought a 2022 Beta 300 rr two months ago. Love the low end grunt and smooth power. You're a great salesman.

[@TheKitchenTechnician]

I have two Yamaha WR450’s and wouldn’t trade ‘em for anything. Ran the Corduroy Enduro on one this year. Only thing I struggled with was the cable clutch and arm pump. Got a Rekluse on order. They say it’s like cheating! Good! At 62 I need a few cheat codes. Gotta love the big bores. Bonus that all the Beta’s are street legal!!!

[@PrimalEnduro]

If you think the 200 was fun in this terrain, wait till you get in some Hard Enduro Stuff, it's so light and manageable. Plenty of power for the hills even at my fat 200lbs! The big difference is the end of the day you are less worn out from the 300 pulling you all day! You have to pay attention to what gear you are in more than on the 300, but the 200 is your friend all day...every day!

[@RJvidmoto]

We have 3 Betas in our family. Love these bikes!

[@bizzidy]

I had the same experience on our Beta demo day. I have a 2031 TE300i. But this 200 was pure excitement and fun.

[@The1jball]

Dudes livin o. The future over here 😉

[@bergbill]

Good vid, thanks.. I also have and really like the 200 having ridden em all over the last 50 yrs..

[@cwmotovlogs5929]

Hey Zach I just got a hoodie and t shirt and a signature poster from my dad that bought me them for Christmas with some stickers too. I absolutely love it thank you, hope you had a great Christmas! Thank you keep up the great work! - C

[@SketchyXC]

Demo days look like a blast!

[@patrickdickenson9743]

Did a Beta Demo day a few months ago and couldn't get over how much fun the 350 was. All bikes were great, (Absolutely loved the dual sport horns and imagining how utterly annoying they'd be in a race) but the KYB on the race editions handled the higher speed bumps and chop much better. Definitely considering making the switch.

[@matthewtoes6433]

Your entertaining with the way you comment on all your videos I'm a fan

[@johndavis1217]

That is an awesome looking course.

[@easterndirty]

I think the 500 is a solid pick! Loved the miles of roost!

[@codenamenoob4973]

Ktm 200 exc is my all time favourite off-road bike, for me nothing was as fun to ride and they're quick too but it was more about the shear enjoyment I had with mine that makes it my number 1 pick. I am curious what the other 200s are like such as the GASGAS before KTM bought them over and the beta that you loved so much. 200 is just the sweet spot for fun

[@bradl45]

my fav, in those conditions, a bike with M5b's lol. Beta 4 strokes have some snap, Ive only rode a 390, I liked it, but would like seat time on a 430 and 350 too compare. Ive had a ktm 200 in the past, loved it, and like you, good giggle factor, and I wish I had a larger quiver of bikes to pick from. thanks for the video, always generates smiles!!

[@bbarker5766]

I have always been a huge fan of 200cc machines. When I saw Beta making a serious push for enduro I really like what they offered. When they released the 200 I almost fell outta my chair. I haven't been able to get a bike yet but when I can I will be getting either a 200 or 300.

[@bikerdude992]

I just bought a 2022 390 RR-S. I live in upstate NY, so I have to wait until spring to get into it! Can't wait!

[@mattmartin_4872]

I have a 350 husky and it's great for harescrambles, although a 2t is the way to go for the real gnarly stuff we have here in New England

[@MotardTonyMKE]

I owned a 2016 KTM 200 and it was a ton of fun to leisure ride in the woods; light nimble feeling and just fun to rev! But in a race setting it was pretty hard on the wrist and in harder enduro little bit harder to get traction to hop over obstacles. I'm on a 250 XCW TPI now and I still get the revvy feeling as I did on the 200 but it has a very nice low end which helps in blipping or splattering up rocks. That and I can just lug lug lug all day.

[@DmitriyAdv]

The Beta 350 is probably my favorite 4-stroke enduro bike of all time. I liked the Beta 200 as well, but after riding it back to back with a KTM 150, I decided on the latter (ended up with a Husky 150 actually). A bit less torque, but it feels way lighter and even more fun than the 200.

[@bikedadryan4025]

Love my 200! A few mods and gearing adjustment and it’s very HE capable!

[@jcsquared1111]

I grabed a 2021 250RR and it deff hauls the mail!! Absolutely love it and the fact its street legal its just such fun whipping past a cop on a fully legalized 2 stroke rippa!! Really would love to take that 200 for a whirl

[@chrisleeds4460]

Having done the demo myself the 200 is my favorite bike I have ever ridden.

[@Natedoc808]

I demoed the 500 and it was an absolute weapon including through a very technical section

[@bobberbear4622]

I love the excited narration, friggin hilarious! I'm on the fence decided between the 200rr, 200rr re or xtrainer for 2024

[@LifeFlight101]

I've got a yz 250, crf300 and 450, every bike serves its intended purpose and I have a favorite for each.

[@perezm714]

I ride an old Honda '85 XR350R and did a demo run hoping to get a feel of the Beta 350 but both were down that day. I really liked the 200 2-stroke also.

[@brocwavra8813]

430 all the way for me. But I am 225 and riding mostly desert here in CA... Nothing like letting that top end grunt and pull. I used to race a 125 and loved it but at that time I was 165. Sold it to my buddy and it still starts first kick. 1992 CR 125.

[@SCHMIDT413]

Picked up a 2021 500 RR-S along side my 2020 300 RR race edition, and that 500 got a lot more hours put on it this last season. I need the suspension reworked on the 300 though, to hopefully put her back in the spotlight, before I try the Austrian brand(s)

[@nickhoughton4452]

I've had so many dirt bikes over the last 15 years that i can't remember them all, i currently have a YZ250FX (which is a great all round bike), and a KTM 200 EXC with a Rekluse left hand rear brake lever and Rekluse clutch. the KTM 200 is not only the best bike i've had for just the fun factor but also as an amazing little enduro weapon. I would seriously consider giving it a go. Just remember that although it has a Rekluse clutch, you can use the clutch all day long like a normal bike with clutch, (you just won't stall it).

[@jetdr]

That 200 is a mean machine!!! Very fast in the Woods.

[@enduro-parts-aus]

that 200 looked like a blast to ride !

[@Levi-nn8si]

Honestly the 200 and the 250 rr where my favorites, and I'm coming from a 2017 crf 450r 🤣

[@craighartman108]

Always love your commentary lol

[@AhoySkipper]

I just bought the 300 X-Trainer. I am a short legged guy and hope it works great. I guess I'll see in the spring.

[@benster8594]

I’m glad you posted a responsible disclaimer about your savageness zac! Awesome 👏 😎

[@louisdoucet1498]

I bought a 2019 200 Beta as my first dirt bike and I cannot compare it to any other because its the only bike I rode.My comment is I like it so far with 300 hrs all still original but beat up.

[@orijinalgamesta9738]

I bought my son a 150xcw, after a few rides i traded him my 250xc. Now you got me wantin that 200

[@moonzy11]

Id love to put a 200 in the stable. Just looks like a super fun ride.

[@TheReal1WatermelonCat]

thx liam

[@BradBrother]

I had KTM 200 and 250. The 200 is a great bike and had a smaller frame in 2007 M.Y. as well... but I ended up sticking with 250s. Running a FMF Gnarly pipe on the 200 made the low end comparable to the 250 but I always wanted the extra top end to get the front wheel up at speed easier.

[@hihihihihihihihi8567]

Beta Demo Days are awesome

[@artsteale3443]

I've had a lot of 300 KTMs over the years but I will never sell my older 200 it is so much fun. It might not be the best bike for your only bike but as a second bike a 200 is great.

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

Now for me the Yamaha YZ 250 is the one I just love to shred on. I love a nice hit and aggressive power. I’m old school though and can’t be changed from Yamaha. My wish dream bike would be for Yamaha to come out with a mean hard core YZ500 2 stroke!! Water cooled and engine design completely based off of the YZ250, so the same type of cylinder/power valve design except bigger. Could you imagine the brutal power!!

[@ildoc66]

Hey mate did you know that BRC(canadian) makes an awesome 500 2 stroke engine , and you can fit one in a YZ 250, there is a KZbin clip on it , may mod my YZ 250 in future in a YZM red and white 💪

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

@@ildoc66 I seen that and wow would it be awesome.

[@JohanFasth]

It seems like the Beta 200 always is the nr 1 choice for people who just want to have fun. I guess I'm gonna get one some day.

[@200xcBruce]

I have the 2021 200 RR and couldn't be happier.

[@nicholaspiotrowski3388]

I have a 2022 300rr on order which will likely be in very soon. I also recently attended a local demo day and rode the same bikes. I am second guessing a 200rr as well but need a do it all bike which includes connecting trails with streets for local riding as well as events. I'm coming off a kdx220 which is near the make weight as the 200. I guess either is a great choice but I'm going through analysis paralysis! I going to hold on to your comment that you wouldn't get rid of your 300's solely for the 200. I will say I really enjoyed the 250 out of the bunch but feel the 200 and 300 will have a better resell when the time comes to get rid of them.

[@james-dt4ei]

I’m from rutland vermont I’m so happy rutland is getting good bikes

[@philipsmith6152]

Great video, for me its the 300 / 390

[@chazman4461]

If I got back into racing I would do the 200RR. The Xtrainer would be a choice also. They are both fantastic bikes.

[@whitehollywood6447]

The 200 will be my next bike but the 390 is sick too for hair scramble!! The 200 is just so much fun to ride and play around on!! It keeps you smiling like you said hahahhaha

[@jeffloucks2120]

Easily my two favorite Beta's.

[@FullGoon]

Awesome review! I’m struggling to choose between a 300 and a 430 for my next bike, I’ve had a crf450x for 7 years and want something lighter and not so much hard work in the tight stuff. I was just about set on a 300 till I heard your thoughts on the 430 and 390, making it hard to decide again 😂 subbed from 🇦🇺 🤘🏼

[@burstcasino]

Nice demos! Love the commentary... my vids have lots of grunts, curse words, and nonsensical gibberish... I heard the '22 300rr re has a higher compression head derived from the Rx300 MX bike. So more ponies than the standard version hopefully! Sort of looks like a '21 300rr Race Edition. The light shell and fork sliders have been red on the Euro '22 300rr re so far. The last word updated this week on my '22 300rr Race Edition was February... Hope I can wait that long... I guess I don't have a choice... Gotta sell my 17 300rr re which has been an awesome no problem bike that's got me thru many a Texas Enduro and Hare scramble without letting me down once. A little squeaky brakes here and there but that's nothin' to worry about. Change the pads and change the fluid.. Regular racer stuff. Added the Suzuki needle to the keihin before switching to a Lectron I had from a previous bike...

[@reedhardy7575]

Always love to see small bores get attention. They don't get the credit they deserve. I've been loving on my new 125x even in some tough PA stuff. I really wish yz200x was an option.

[@kbikerider8474]

the 200 looks like a real blast

[@rtimetoride7645]

It's all about the smiles 😁. Get it

[@endurox1481]

Fun video.Rock out!

[@TheHemiphil81]

I am planning on buying the 350 rr race..I love that bike and 2 stroke sound..what am I saying I love all the betas 😆

[@danielwalls1307]

I Really love your videos was hoping you would ride aide crosstrainer have you ever ridden one what do you think of them

[@EeeBeee2]

Know that the 390 is just a longer stroke 350 so more torque down low, Perfect 4t size imo. That 200 is sic, prob suits your size too haha

[@robbyknapp3705]

Honestly. My favorite. For my kind of riding. I’d like to have a 430 or 500. If I felt like revving it more maybe the 350

[@nhfoos]

Properly setup Xtrainer 300 with boano and lainer rear shock is perfect for me.

[@ktmripper849]

I'd go with the 200 for sure.but I've been wanting a small bore bike really bad lately.

[@kalebgrubb2272]

The 200 RR is my dream bike!!

[@helavatar]

with right setup - you could run 200rr at a hard enduro. But you need to be more mindful on line choice and keep the speed up. It does not weigh a lot less compared to 250 and 300 - but it really feels light.

[@Saa45MIV]

I have wanted a 390 since I rode one 3 years ago at the beta demo lol

[@furyss1tv184]

Just picked up the 2021 and a 1/2 Beta 300 rR and had a 2021 already

[@motomanjf]

I’ve been druling over the 200’s for awhile. For the slower trails I ride and for how slow I am I think it would end up being perfect

[@theokoutsoukis9993]

Awesome vid, but com' on man, what about the XT?? The XT is gaining ground and forming it's own amazing community. We know it's not an RR, but give it a try! Thanks!

[@somedude1129]

I just did a beta demo day. I really liked the 200 also. The bike loves to rev. I felt the most stable on the 300 though. They only had the race edition. I was hoping to try that back to back with the standard. It seems like suspension is the biggest difference. The race edition seemed great but I wonder if the open cartridge forks on the standard might be better for a bronze class hard enduro rider?

[@MirraMoto]

good demo..bad that was not the proper condition to test it, btw .. what camera use here ..or why is so wide the view field... use another lens?

[@whitetrashgarage8110]

Ive been racing a yz250x. At 5'7" the bike just has me feeling too stretched out. For MX (where I came from before getting in to off road) it never bothered me as it feels stable. But, I rode a crf230 in the tight trails, and felt so much better, despite blowing through the suspension. I've tamed the motor down with the apex XC head, power valve mod, (absolutely awesome combo) and went down a tooth on the front sprocket so 2nd gear is now perfect for low speed stuff... But still, the size of the bike, and that great motor fights me all day, and I focus more on that instead of feeling comfortable enough to try and improve my skills. I hope to see you at the Corduroy this year (2023), I'll be test riding a 200rr at the demo day, and have a feeling 2024 I'll be racing one of those and set the 250x up for moto.

[@bobbyboucher4101]

I'm no Beta guy I don't know much about them, but I ripped with a 450R for a while then I started ripping in trail and down I when with YZ250. So it's what your comfortable with. I might give Beta a shot out of curiosity and maybe Gasgas

[@TheGTOsDaddy]

A KDX200 would blow your mind

[@johnnyvanpottelberghe]

i have the 300rr,love it

[@WadeMade]

I attended the 2024 beta demo day in Michigan this year and while I already have a Xtrainer. I liked the 300rr to replace my xtrainer, it had smooth power weverywhere. Then I have a toss up between the 390rs and 480rr, they didn't have the 500rs at this event. I'm a a two track and singletrack rider so the 4 strokes would be my bikes for longer distances and faster riding. Not sure which one fits my style better. I felt far more comfortable on the 390 and even the 350 but I think if I'm riding at speed for any length of time the 500rs might be the way to go for my next ride.

[@raizt1596]

I would get an Xtrainer 300. You get a smaller bike that corners better in the woods and is a little lower to the ground for more control in the slippery stuff. Then you update the suspension and put a 300 RR pipe on it and adjust the power valve if you want that extra power from the 300.

[@mirkokrasko1]

Well. Since I have 2006 KTM 300 ex-w and I absolutely love it. The only thing is missing is the electric start. I would give her cousin Beta 300 two stroke. That would be great.

[@connorallen5150]

Did they not have a 125 race edition to ride? It's an amazing bike, but it would have to recommend the 200 for harescramble type riding. The 125 can be a lot of work to keep in the power during a race, at least for me lol

[@jakezark]

i heard santa's gonna get me a real cool hoodie 👍