I have been looking for a Beta 250 4t, however a 300 4t has come along - can anybody offer any advice on a 300? Is it going to be too big and heavy for a novice? Can I still fit a slow throttle to tame it down a bit and 'grow into it' as my skills develop? I don't want to be learning on something that is going to pull my arms off! I had a Rev3 250 2t so it's not like I have never ridden before (plus I've always had road bikes).

 

I am looking for a bike to get back in to trials (I've had a little go before - I had a Rev3 250) I asked some questions on an earlier thread...

 

http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/topic/59928-bike-choice-advice-help-2t-or-4t-etc-etc/

 

 

Thanks everyone! 

 

Hi slow twist grip one tooth less on gearbox sprocket you will love it

Hi, I started just coming up to 12 month ago, bought a 250 sherco and while I liked it, I often felt it was riding me. Changed to a 250 evo and found it much smoother and softer power delivery, call it personal taste (or lack of ability!) . After riding 4 stroke pre65 I had always had a hankering for modern 4 stroke, I like the way they ride.

While different bikes suit different people I have just bought a 2016 evo 300 4t and love it, while the bike obviously has enough power for the experts it's so smooth and controllable. Fitted an amal 80/200 slow throttle and that has made it even smoother.

Haven't tried the 250 as a 300 came up right time and place. Get a test ride if you can, early days on it for me but I'm glad I made the move.

Yes as above dropped one tooth on front

Great bike you want the 300 not the 250 and it will be fine as standard!

Edited May 10, 201610 yr by jfc

Hi,

 

  I own a Beta 300 (2016) after several bikes (last, 4RT'14) and it is a very nice machine.  Silent and sweet, turns just in a coin and it is very well built (with some exceptions).  Lighter and slimmer than 4RT.  It has a very long break-in, after you'll find a lot of torque from almost 0-rpm.

 

  I have just one remain problem: a annoying sticky cluch in hot.  It breaks suddenly milliseconds after the pull-in and makes me dab.  Have to test with other oils (10w50 recommended seems a bit thick) or, even, other fibre plates.  Any suggestion will be welcome!

 

Cheers, JM

 

Edited: I did the 'beta clutch fix' advice (at the top of these threads)  but the sticking remained.

Edited May 11, 201610 yr by jm_

I just bought a 2016 Factory 300 4T and love it.

I have had 3 two stroke Shercos and a 4T Sherco and so far I like this the best.

 

Very mellow on the bottom  but has plenty of power when needed.

 

If I were a new rider,I would be less concerned about this having too much power than a 2 stroke.

I think you would be just fine on this and easily grow into it.

Thanks for all your input guys - I'm going to sound like a complete messer now but I've gone and bought an Evo 200 after all that! haha! I was trying to buy a 250 4t of a guy who decided not to sell in the end, he advised me that he also had a 200 2t but would not part with that either. He said the 200 was his favourite. After thinking about it a 200 2t sounds like it would suit me more.

So thank you anyway for all the advice - hopefully I will get along with the 200. If I get the opportunity to try a 4t whilst out and about I will have something to compare it against and you never know...maybe my next bike!!!

 

Thanks

Pleased to hear you have got a bike, the 200 is a good ride have fun.

Just have fun!

That's the important part!!

Edited May 13, 201610 yr by mountain man