2008
NCR M4 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 289143 |
|---|---|
| Category | Super motard |
| Make | Beta |
| Model | M4 |
| Year | 2008 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | steel double cradle frame |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Hydraulic fork with ø46 mm shaft |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Monoshock with adjustable spring preload |
| Reartyre | 150/60-17 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 79.0 x 71.2 mm (3.1 x 2.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 349.00 ccm (21.30 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Mikuni BST 33 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Lubricationsystem | Forced with pump |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 133.0 kg (293.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 10.50 litres (2.77 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,220 mm (48.0 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,160 mm (85.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 860 mm (33.9 inches) |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 3.00 litres (0.79 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 870 mm (34.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About NCR
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Rino Caracchi, Giorgio Nepoti, and later partners
Best Known For:
Ducati-based racing specials and ultra-light limited-production exotics
Company History
NCR began as a race shop extracting improbable speed from Ducati twins—lightening, blueprinting, and perfecting until lap times fell and legends grew. Over decades, the firm evolved into a boutique manufacturer of hand-built exotics: carbon frames and bodywork, billet swingarms, magnesium wheels, and engines massaged to intoxicating responsiveness. The philosophy is coherence—shed mass everywhere, sharpen geometry, and tune fueling so inputs translate directly into motion. NCR’s collaborations with renowned riders and tuners fed back into customer machines that feel simultaneously razor-edged and trustworthy. Volumes are tiny and prices high, but the bikes are functioning art—track-capable instruments that still idle cleanly and stop traffic at a cafe. Historically, NCR preserves the purity of Italian racing craft in street-legal form, reminding riders that the ultimate luxury isn’t chrome or screens—it’s feedback.