SM_998 Posted yesterday at 02:32 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:32 PM (edited) Hey. Sure this has been asked before. 260 vs 301 for novice rider? Im 3 months into trials and the beta 300 i bought is a real handful. A mate wanted it off me, so got my money back on it. I ride most weekends but just havnt hit it off with the beta. Ive been riding bikes for years, im just new to trials. I've always had 4 strokes in whatever sport ive ridden in and id like to try a 4rt before I have to buy another 2t. Cheers Edited yesterday at 02:54 PM by SM_998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted yesterday at 04:01 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 04:01 PM The Beta is the easiest bike to learn on, but not a 300. If you need a 4 stroke buy the 260. The 301 is too quick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtas Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago The Beta 4 stroke is super smooth if you are going with a 4 stroke, might be a better option than the Montesa if you thought the 2 stroke was a handful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago I love my Beta`s, but recommending the 4 stroke as super smooth over the 2 stroke is quite funny. I have many hours working on the 4T. Ny son had a real good running 300 4T with all the upgrades. When he went for a new bike I forced (invited him) to buy a Montesa. He has loved it ever since.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcman56 Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago I have not been on a 260 but currently ride a Beta 300 4t and a 2018 Montesa 300. I find the Beta much easier to ride. The Montesa has much quicker engine response and initially can be a real handful to ride. It took me a long time to get comfortable on it and I still greatly prefer the Beta. I have been told that many people prefer the 260 for that reason. I did have a Beta 300 2t in the past and it had smooth power delivery in the lower rpm range. However, it really took off after the middle of the rpm range. If it was that upper rpm surge you did not like, you may really like the Beta 4t. The power curve feels quite flat and even fluffy on top compared to the 2t. You can be much less precise with the throttle. NOTE: I have the standard muffler. I have heard that the factory muffler or an aftermarket muffler can really enhance the power. The tech fork on the Montesa is quite nice and it has a much better rear brake than the Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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