2014 Beta 300RR Weight 237 Lbs Plus Fuel

[Moto7man]

Dirt Bike Magazine just tested the 2014 Beta 300RR. They liked it except the suspension was soft. It weighed 237 pounds without fuel. With the 2.5 gallon tank full, the actual ride weight would be 252 pounds. So, its not the feather that everyone claimed it was. So the gassers only weigh about 8 pounds more.

In this issue there was a lot of Beta coverage of new models, I guess Beta gets a little extra attention bc of their full page ads in the mag.

[AZRickD]

My 2011 was about 238 empty with no armor other than the plastic skid plate.

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by Moto7man

Dirt Bike Magazine just tested the 2014 Beta 300RR. It weighed 237 pounds without fuel. With the 2.5 gallon tank full, the actual ride weight would be 252 pounds. So the gassers only weigh about 8 pounds more.

Dirt Rider weighed the 2013 GasGas 300E full of fuel at 274 lbs iirc. In most places 274-252 = 22 lbs

[bkwdc]

Actually, according to my wife, 22 pounds = 8 pounds in resl life.

[nknudsen]

Originally Posted by bkwdc

Actually, according to my wife, 22 pounds = 8 pounds in resl life.

That's so funny and true!

[Moto7man]

Originally Posted by bkwdc

Actually, according to my wife, 22 pounds = 8 pounds in resl life.

LOL! ...........Yep!

[gasgasman]

Originally Posted by twowheels

Dirt Rider weighed the 2013 GasGas 300E full of fuel at 274 lbs iirc. In most places 274-252 = 22 lbs

The 2014 GG bikes are lighter though.

[GasGas]

A good friend of mine just got a new Beta a few weeks ago. It's a really nice bike and the motor is frigging beautiful. Very light feeling compared to my GasGas, both riding it and picking it up. But it has this big hole in the side of it that digs into your leg above your boot. No thanks. Just Ordered a new Sherco 250 2t. Test rode the 300 4t. Also a very light bike. That was a very nice riding 4t enduro bike. Felt like you were riding a 125 with way more power.

[Beta Steve]

I will likely never know if I should have waited on the Sherco 2t. Fortunately I love my Beta. After 2011 GG just went the wrong way, for me anyway. Still the best forum out here, but the Beta and Sherco site are picking up steam.

[desertgasser300]

Originally Posted by gasgastrials

I will likely never know if I should have waited on the Sherco 2t. Fortunately I love my Beta. After 2011 GG just went the wrong way, for me anyway. Still the best forum out here, but the Beta and Sherco site are picking up steam.

I can see a new generation of GasGas riders brewing. Guys like yourself that liked the old chassis and guys that like the new chassis. After riding the new chassis I can't get along with the older style any longer. But, great thing about it is there are other options that fit just as well if not better for some.

(was that politically neutral enough not to ruffle feathers?) LOL