Beta REV 3 - 270 - Specifications & Review

REV 3 - 270

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Articleid414985
CategoryTrial
MakeBeta
ModelREV 3 - 270
Year2007

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrametypeDouble wave aluminium beam
FrontbrakesSingle disc. disc ø185 mm with 4 piston caliper
Frontbrakesdiameter185 mm (7.3 inches)
FrontsuspensionHydraulic fork with ø38 mm shaft
Fronttyre2.75-21
Frontwheeltravel38 mm (1.5 inches)
RearbrakesSingle disc. disc ø165 mm with 2 piston caliper
Rearbrakesdiameter165 mm (6.5 inches)
RearsuspensionMonoshock
Reartyre4.00-18

Engine & Transmission

Borexstroke76.0 x 60.5 mm (3.0 x 2.4 inches)
ClutchWet multi-disc clutch with cush-drive rubber
Compression10.8:1
CoolingsystemLiquid
Displacement274.50 ccm (16.75 cubic inches)
EnginedetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
FuelsystemCarburettor. Mikuni VM26/208
Gearbox6-speed
IgnitionElectronic AET 12V - 85W
LubricationsystemMix with fuel 1,5 % (synthetic oil)
TransmissiontypefinaldriveChain

Physical Measures & Capacities

Dryweight72.0 kg (158.7 pounds)
Fuelcapacity3.20 litres (0.85 gallons)
Groundclearance310 mm (12.2 inches)
Overallheight1,120 mm (44.1 inches)
Overalllength1,990 mm (78.3 inches)
Overallwidth850 mm (33.5 inches)
Reservefuelcapacity1.00 litres (0.26 gallons)
Seatheight660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

About Beta

Country of Origin: Italy
Founder: Giuseppe Bianchi & Arrigo Tosi (Betamotor S.p.A.)
Best Known For: Trials and enduro dominance; RR/RS enduros and Evo trials line

Company History

Betamotor began in 1905 building bicycles in Florence and evolved into one of the world’s premier off-road motorcycle makers. The company’s DNA is balance and traction—first in observed trials, where featherweight control and throttle finesse matter, and later in enduro, where day-long reliability meets special-stage speed. Beta’s modern RR/RS enduros are renowned for chassis that communicate clearly, engines with tractable midrange, and suspension valving that works out of the crate for real riders, not just pros. The Evo trials line continues to win at the highest levels, feeding lessons about weight distribution and clutch feel back into the enduro range. Unlike some rivals, Beta embraces rider-scale adjustability—map switches, power valve tweaks, and ergonomic options that let owners tailor bikes without a race truck. Historically, Beta personifies Italian craftsmanship aimed at dirt: elegant castings, tidy looms, and field-friendly service. Club racers and trail riders praise how Betas turn fatigue into flow; the bikes reward precise inputs yet forgive mistakes. In a category where specs are loud, Beta’s quiet confidence—how the bike feels between trees—has built a fiercely loyal following.

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