This is a pic I took of Sammy when he first came over from OZ - We showed him around the Summerland loop with him on my Beta Evo 300 - That’s Matt Reading, doing the minding.
When I first posted this, I reminded people that the new Beta models were arriving soon and to get their orders in - the same applies this year even more so, - the bikes are in short supply and being bought up quickly. - If you want a 2021 Beta - call us (250)545-6139. - You snooze-you lose.
five years ago - our shop was full of Beta Trials bikes waiting to be picked up - this year it’s empty - due mainly because of the strange times we are living in.
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More Beta Info > Again limited supply so if you want one better call quick.
𝗘𝗩𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭
Racing DNA
Beta reveals the new version of the best-seller Evo Factory My 2021.
The experience developed during the most important world competitions enabled the further refinement of the Factory’s performance, creating a vehicle with a purely racing soul. The R&D department, working with the Beta Factory Team and the riders Matteo Grattarola, new Trial2 world champion, and Benoit Bincaz, has once again been able to raise the bar of the Evo Factory by updating the chassis set-up, giving greater control and a pitch-perfect reactivity on every type of obstacle.
The Evo Factory My 2021 range consists of four different engines: three 2-stroke versions (125, 250 and 300 cc.) and one 4-stroke (300 cc.).
Each of the four versions is characterized by its own distinctive personality, making the Factory range suitable for the riding characteristics of each type of rider.
Factory version engines differ from standard version power units as follows:
2-Stroke
• Black magnesium casings: a more appealing look and greater weight savings to help create an even more agile ride.
• Titanium manifold (with conical cylinder connector - 125 cc only): boosts performance and reduces weight.
• Profiled clutch discs: ensure clutch precision under all riding conditions.
• Cylinder with optimized timing charts: brings out the full racing character of the engine without affecting user-friendliness.
• Cylinder head with specially designed volume and squish (300 cc only): for a further performance boost; what’s more, the red paintwork enhances the ‘factory’ character of this bike.
• Optimized control unit mappings: ensure excellent low-rev handling without compromising mid-high rev performance.
• Black anodized engine oil plugs.
4-Stroke
The 300 cc 4-stroke engine on the new EVO Factory MY 2021 features a lighter, even higher-performing titanium silencer and a new electronic control unit. This increases sparking stability (thanks to higher electrical power) and consequently improves combustion throughout the rev range.
From a design and chassis viewpoint, the new EVO Factory MY 2021 differs from the standard version as follows:
• Fork with re-calibrated fork hydraulics and compression adjustment: ensures an optimal setting whatever the conditions.
• Gold anodized machined-from-solid triple clamp: besides reducing weight and increasing stiffness, lets the rider shift the handlebar risers forwards or backwards to adjust bike set-up to perfection.
• Rear suspension with longer wheelbase and adjustment of both compression and rebound: more progressive hydraulics allows for a more refined set-up that provides benefits in terms of pre-obstacle compression and push-off.
• Rear suspension with new red spring and revised hydraulic calibration: allows greater control at low speeds, all to the advantage of balance and stability while driving.
• Rear suspension with new ’spring guide’ geometry: increases high-impact absorption through greater flexibility of the shock absorber plug, which now features a bigger containment space.
• Linkage progression: even more sensitive and progressive, ensuring better responsiveness and traction.
• Lanyard-type kill switch: ensures even greater riding safety.
• Black anodized bar end plugs: protect the grips and throttle.
• Black anodized chain adjusters: make chain tension adjustments extremely precise.
• Machined-from-solid foot pegs in non-slip steel: besides clearly improving boot grip, these ensure significant weight reduction.
• Galfer racing brake discs: deliver more powerful braking, weight savings and a ‘racier’ look.
• BrakTec brake and clutch pumps: for improved braking modulation.
• Rear brake caliper with brake pad anti-vibration system.
• Gold Excel rims.
• Michelin X-light tires: maximize grip whatever the riding conditions.
• New look and new decal graphics: the racing spirit of this bike is enhanced by new graphics in the Beta Factory colors of red, white and blue, with gold trims
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I have no real idea who these Yamaha guys are out riding in the Vancouver area - but one could be Ted McDowell and maybe his lad Kirk - - Ted used to be a great Cross Country rider (Alberta) and of course later proved himself at Trials when he moved to Vancouver - since that time his son has become one of the best at Downhill Mountain biking and has also taken up Trials- - Back in the early 70’s when I used to call on Walt Healy every Saturday morning to discuss Yamaha stuff - Ted’s Dad Ken and a bunch of old cronies would always be there to go for a coffee across the street and have a general BS session with Walt. -The stories were priceless. I’m glad I was able to listen in to some of them.
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We don’t often give our Trials dealers much exposure on our blog - but without doubt Dave Fair living in Victoria on Vancouver Island - has done a tremendous job over the years to promote the sport. - It would be “fair” to say that if you live on the Island and need info: on Trials - Call Dave.
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Yesterday we had a visit from Trystan Hart - he was here to pick up some parts for his Beta Evo. - Trystan as most people will know is the top Cross Country Racer in Canada at the moment - He is also classed in the top 3 in the States along with such great Trials riders as Cody Webb.. He told me he is heading South pretty quick to race in another Hard Enduro ( Think he said it was called King of the Motos)
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