Even though the lever is on the left side, kicking the 300 two-stroke over isn’t a problem due to how low to the ground the bike sits—you can easily get your weight over the kickstarter lever if your leg along isn’t up to it. In most instances, hot or cold, the 300 fires up with one kick.
Given the friendly performance of the 2017 Beta Evo 300 SS, it satisfies two types of trials riders. New riders with off-road experience will love both the power and the forgiveness of the SS engine, along with the world-class handling. Experienced trials riders who aren’t riding the top classes will appreciate the ease-of-use that allows them to maximize their skills with minimal effort.
Photography by Kelly Callan
RIDING STYLE:
- Helmet: Airoh Draft
- Pants + Jersey: Fly Racing 2017.5 Kinetic Mesh
- Gloves: Fly Racing Pro Lite
- Knee braces: Alpinestars Fluid Tech Carbon Knee Brace
- Socks: Fly Racing Knee Brace
- Boots: Alpinestars Tech T
2017 Beta Evo 300 SS Specs
ENGINE
- Type: Single-cylinder 2-stroke
- Displacement: 299cc
- Bore x stroke: 79 x 60.5mm
- Compression Ratio: 10:1
- Induction: Reed valve
- Fueling: 28mm Keihin PWK carburetor
- Cooling: Liquid
- Starting: Kick
- Lubrication: Premix
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Clutch: Hydraulically actuated
CHASSIS
- Frame: Hydro-formed single aluminum beam w/ integrated fuel tank
- Front suspension; travel: 38mm Paioli fork hard-coated tubes; 6.5 inches
- Rear suspension; travel: Linkage assisted adjustable shock; 7.1 inches
- Front tire: 2.75 x 21; Michelin Trial tube-type
- Rear tire: 4.00 x 18; Michelin Trial Competition X11 tubeless radial
- Front brake: 185mm disc w/ 4-piston caliper
- Rear brake: 160mm disc w/ 2-piston caliper
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 51.4 inches
- Seat height: 26 inches
- Ground clearance: 12.2 inches
- Fuel capacity: 3 quarts
- Dry weight: 146 pounds
2018 Beta Evo 300 SS Color:
- Red/white
2017 Beta Evo 300 SS Price:
- $7899 MSRP
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