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Beta RS 520

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Make Model

Beta RS 520

Year

2013

Engine

Four stroke, single cylinder,4 valve

Capacity

497.4 cc / 30.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke 100 x 63.4 mm
Compression Ratio 12.1:1
Cooling System Liquid cooled

Induction

Keihin FCR-MX Ø 39mm
Lubrication Twin oil pumps with cartridge oil filter. Separate oil for engine and clutch
Engine Oil Capacity 0.8 L / 0.2 US gal

Ignition 

DC-CDI with variable ignition timing, Kokusan.
Starting Electric and kick
Spark Plug NGK LKAR 8A-9
Clutch Wet multi-disc
Gearbox Oil Capacity 0.8 L / 0.2 US gal

Transmission 

6 Speed 
Final Drive O-ring chain, DID
Frame Molybdenum steel with double cradle split above exhaust port. Air filter access from the side

Front Suspension

Sachs USD fork, Ø 48 mm, adjustable compression and rebound, TFX technology,
Front Wheel Travel 290 mm / 11.4 in

Rear Suspension

Sachs shock w/adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression,
Rear Wheel Travel 290 mm / 11.4 in

Front Brakes

Single Ø 260 mm floating disc, 2 piston caliper, Nissen

Rear Brakes

Single Ø 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, Nissen

Front Tyre

90/90 - 21

Rear Tyre

140/80 -1 8
Wheelbase 1475 mm / 58.1 in
Ground Clearance 320 mm / 12.6 in
Seat Height 934.7 mm / 36.8 in

Dry Weight

108 kg  /  240 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

7.9 L /  2.1 US gal
Review Cycle News

Features and Benefits

Engine:
- Redesigned cylinder head including reinforced camshaft bridge, valve retainers, and updated cam chain tensioner to help reduce engine noise.
- New clutch primary gear and springs for better engagement and clutch action.
- Updated counterbalance bearings for increased reliability.
- Stronger cam chain guides
- Increased oil volume to the engine cam chain for reduced friction.
- New oil drain plug for easier oil changes.

Chassis:
- All new Sachs 48mm fork with TFX technology, developed by Sachs exclusively for Beta. This new design allows the fork to move through its stroke with very little friction.
- New SKF fork seals and wipers with self-lubricating compounds to also reduce stiction.
- New triple clamp to match perfectly with the new front fork.
- Redesigned frame with extra gussets as well as an increased tube diameter on the lower tubes. This new frame has less flex and has improved stability.
- New front and rear brake rotors.
- New Brembo clutch master cylinder for a better clutch feel and engagement.
- Redesigned muffler (Spark Arrestor) offers better flow while retaining a quiet exhaust note.
- Redesigned front headlight and front fender support
- Striking new red color for 2013