Flashy Quick Nimble

Beta is announcing the arrival of the 2026 RR Race models a little early for the season. This is an early rollout compared to the traditional October launch, which usually marks the arrival of the best-performing bikes from the Tuscan company, reflecting its constant commitment to innovation and attention to detail, to offer increasingly advanced and performance-based models to riders of all abilities. RR Race models represent the race versions of Beta's Enduro models, characterized by a series of modifications to the engine, suspension, frame, and equipment, making the bikes ideal for giving their best performance on the track - always in the sign of RideAbility.

In line with the recent innovations introduced on the 2026 RR X-PRO range - widely appreciated by amateurs and experienced users alike - the engine of the RR Race 250 2-Stroke has been completely redesigned in search of a greater amount of torque and a broader power delivery at all speeds, to be enjoyed by all riders in any riding conditions.

What has changed specifically:

» Crankshaft and cylinder: now shared with the 300 model. The stroke was reduced compared to the past (from 72 mm to 69.9 mm), and consequently, the bore was increased (from 66 mm to 67.4 mm) to maintain a full 250 cc. The cylinder’s transfer port geometry was redesigned and now houses a dedicated piston.
» Cylinder head: combustion chamber has been entirely redesigned to create the ideal operating conditions with the engine geometry, while still using the double spark plug.

The Twin Plug cylinder head (both on 250 and 300) brings numerous benefits:

» It offers a better distribution of spark ignition inside the combustion chamber, which improves overall power delivery while reducing unburned gases.
» The engine's range of use is further extended, as both greater torque and more power are available.
» The two spark plugs are managed with a separate 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.

With these updates, the torque and linear power delivery were significantly increased, without affecting the overall performance, and also improving the motorcycle’s handling, with centralized weight and lowered center of gravity. The crankcase houses larger and stronger main bearings for both the 250 and 300 engines.

» Gearbox: The 250 and 300 have a longer range second gear to improve the range of power in most se