Beta RS 520 ° 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 ? 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, ? 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 ? 260 mm floating disc, 2 piston caliper, Nissen | Rear Brakes | Single ? 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 |