I know that I am a bit previous but (also pervious but thats another story) but has anyone seen the 2009 Beta ? I was thinking that Beta have stuck with the tried and tested format for a while now and must be due a major revamp or face being left behind the competition.

Anyone heard anything on the grape vine ?

Stormy

I heard (although not sure I believe it) that Beta were stopping the nice alloy frame and moving to a tubular frame a-la Gas Gas and Scorpa.

Whether this is true or not who know's?

Other than that I have not heard anything - although I dont often read through the Beta forums so it may have been mentioned before.

Guess you could look at it 2 ways - not hearing anything could mean lots of changes or could mean new stickers for the plastics.....

Personally I like the alloy frame and think it would be a shame if Beta changed.

I have heard there is ment to be alot of changes going on with the 09 beta but what they are who knows????

Think they will be daft if they change the frame tho tbh. Why change a perfect bike !!!!

I heard they will be going back to Machuni carb carnt see that happening tho !!

The 09's should be out any day or they will lose market share to their competition, I for one won't wait forever for them to get their ducks in a row. Gas Gas is excellent and to quote

"if you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with(can get)". So Beta put out or lose out.

Beta always introduce the new models at the TDN.

Hi

I heard that there will be big changes to the next model.

as long as dougie is still riding one i am happy !!!

I have heard from someone I trust that one of the few things that will remain unchanged is the handlebars. Beta is amazing at keeping secrets (remember the 4t rollout).

Spencer

I have heard from someone I trust that one of the few things that will remain unchanged is the handlebars. Beta is amazing at keeping secrets (remember the 4t rollout).

Spencer

What happened with the 4t rollout, was it a well kept secret ?

I too have heard of big changes... No longer will there be a Linkless swingarm . And a major change to the engine ..a fuel injected 2 stroke .....

Look here.....

http://www.planetetrial.com/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=7778

Edited September 10, 200817 yr by German Munster

So if I've tranlated that properly ,the new rev3 will be shown on the 20th September ??

So... The 2009 will be 3-4 kilos lighter, have linkage suspension and a new engine - sounds like it's worth waiting for! Can't wait to see some pics

What happened with the 4t rollout, was it a well kept secret ?

We found out that Beta was working on a four stroke and then they announced: and by the way its on sale.

so this means that after 8 years they finally make after market pipes for these bikes then , one year later they wont fit