Beta RS 520 
| Make Model | Beta RS 520 | | Year | 2013 | | Engine | Air cooled, four stroke, single cylinder, | | Capacity | 497.4 | | Bore x Stroke | 100 x 63.4 mm | | Compression Ratio | 12.1:1 | | Induction | Keihin FCR-MX 39mm | | Ignition / Starting | DC-CDI with variable ignition timing, Kokusan. / kick | | Spark Plug | NGK LKAR 8A-9 | | Clutch | Wet multi-disc | | Max Power | | | Max Torque | | | Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed / chain | | Frame | Molybdenum steel with double cradle split above exhaust port. Air filter access from the side | | Front Suspension | 48 mm Sachs USD fork, adjustable compression and rebound, TFX technology, 11.4 in wheel travel. | | Rear Suspension | Sachs shock w/adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression, 11.4 in wheel travel. | | Front Brakes | Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper | | Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | | Front Tyre | 90/90 -21 | | Rear Tyre | 140/80 -18 | | Seat Height | 934.7 mm / 36.8 in | | Dry-Weight | 108 kg / 240 lb | | Fuel Capacity | 7.9 Lutes / 2.1 gal | 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 |
