Starting from an excellent base with some particular modifications, the improved EC have made a new step ahead, resulting in a light as well as powerful motorbike with outstanding suspension, state-of-the-art brakes and great riding comfort. The GAS GAS Enducross continue to be in the number one in off-road registrations month after month, which proves the great quality-price ratio that GAS GAS offer in all their models, their best visiting card.
The changes to the range can be easily spotted and felt when riding the new bikes. Visually speaking, a much more aggressive decoration, totally integrated in the lines that outline the frame, keeps the yellow livery for the smaller models, the 125 and 200cc, red for the 250cc and blue for the biggest one, the EC 300.
New plastic side shields for the frame can also be distinguished, apart from a slightly bigger halogen headlight, making visibility much better at night or in extreme weather conditions. A new-design front mudguard, with new, more attractive aesthetics and more reduced than in the former model - the rear one was already revised in the 2006
model - and the newly-shaped, forged-aluminium stand complete the new looks of the motorbike. In the 125, the chassis is painted black.
Regarding the handling and engine aspects, one of the most important innovations are the new front suspension settings in all the models. The GAS GAS EC feature Marzocchi suspension at the front end and Öhlins at the rear. The new settings at the front improve the overall response and the performance, thanks to higher cornering precision. Year after year, the Catalan manufacturer has chosen quite soft settings, tending to improve the riding comfort, which benefits from this type of suspension particularly on rough, rocky and slow ground.
The crankcase and rims are lighter in the bigger bikes. The EC 250 and 300 feature new geometries, contributing to a swifter package; in the former two models, the EC range had been slightly modified at the front of the frame by closing the steering angle and relocating the engine at the front, which made it one of the best enduro structures regarding handling, according to most of the specialised magazines in the two-wheel sector both at a Spanish and international level.
After the revision of the brakes in the 2003 EC, with new compound in the brake pads improving the performance particularly in high temperatures, now a new built-in reservoir Nissin caliper is introduced at the rear.
At the same time, with the aim to make re-fuelling faster in competition, where all innovations applied to the GAS GAS products come from, the new range counts on a bigger-bore Polyamide fuel cap with built-in devapourizer.
In the engine, the exhaust valves have been revised to offer better performance at the low end, particularly in the 125, the regining Enduro World Champion. In the bigger sizes the cylinder distribution has been modified to offer more elastic accelerations, and the cylinder is entirely new in the 125.
The range is completed with the 50 cc children's bikes EC Boy and Rookie.
MODIFICATIONS ENDURO EC 125 - 2005
Front suspensions with new adjustments
New decoration '05
New fuel tank with a bigger cap
New cylinder
New exhaust valves
New selector drum
New plastic frame protectors
New rear brake pump Nissin with built-in tank
New and lighter DID rims
New CDI Kokusan
New clutch hose
New side stand shaped in aluminium
New front fender
New front headlight with halogen light bulb
Black painted frame
MODIFICATIONS EC 200 - 2005
New decoration '05
Front suspensions with new adjustments
New fuel tank with a bigger cap
New plastic frame protectors
New rear brake pump Nissin with built-in tank
New and lighter DID rims
New CDI Kokusan
New clutch hose
New side stand shaped in aluminium
New front fender
New front headlight with halogen light bulb
New engine crankcases 1 Kg. lighter
New selector drum
New crankshaft with roller bearings (same as in the 250 and 300)
New frame geometry to improve the manoeuverability
New plastic ignition cover
MODIFICATIONS EC 250 and 300 - 2005
New decoration '05
Front suspensions with new adjustments
New fuel tank with a bigger cap
New plastic frame protectors
New rear brake pump Nissin with built-in tank
New and lighter DID rims
New CDI Kokusan
New clutch hose
New side stand shaped in aluminium
New front fender
New front headlight with halogen light bulb
New crankcases 1 Kg. lighter
New selector drum
Different cylinder with more top power
New frame geometry to improve the manoeuverability
New plastic ignition cover
It's not only a play on words: in the year of its first two-wheeled 100 years, Beta develops that enduro-project which gave life to memorable bikes during the 70's. The plan, enriched by years of experiences and success in the off-road universe, today takes shape around a 4-stroke heart and enviable components: each square inch invites you to jump on the saddle, let the engine roar and open the throttle.
4 ways to be RR Enduro 4-stroke
Don't puzzle your brain, there's no excuse. With the brand new RR 4-stroke Beta has thought to the most disparate needs an enduro rider may have, offering a range of four different displacements (250, 400, 450 and 525cc) and a ready-to-race spirit, well combined with a light weighted frame, moved by a performing and reliable engine. Whether riding the "little" 250, or the aggressive 525cc, be sure that your rivals have their napkins and cutlery, because they'll surely have a lot of dust and mud to eat!
November 2006
- It's enduro time!
The new RR 4-stroke will be available in November 2006
, expressly to enjoy the first autumn quagmires! The wait has just begun: take your enduro outfit off the wardrobe (how long since your last REAL enduro-excitement?) and wipe away the dust!
Three months wait are too much? So, why don't you take a trip to Intermot in September? Beta will be present at stand n. B1/669, where the new RR 4-stroke will be exposed with the rest of the 2005 production.
Beta Alp 200 Specification
General
information
Model: Beta Alp 200
Year: 2006
Category: Super motard
Engine/transmission
Displacement: 199.00 ccm (12.14 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder
Stroke: 4
Compression: 12.0:1
Bore x stroke: 66.0 x 58.2 mm (2.6 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor
Fuel control: SOHC
Cooling system: Liquid
Gears: 5
Transmission type/final drive: Chain
Physical measures
Seat height (if adjustable, lowest setting): 910 mm (35.8 inches)
Ground clearance: 355 mm (14.0 inches)
Chassis/dimensions
Frame type: Double craded iron frame
Front suspension: Tube, Ø 35 mm
Rear suspension: Single shock absorber
Rear suspension travel: 80 mm (3.1 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 110/80-17
Rear tyre dimensions: 130/70-17
Front brake(s): Single disc
Front brake(s) diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brake(s): Single disc
Rear brake(s) diameter: 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Speed/acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity: 1.50 litres (0.40 gallons)
Color options: Blue/grey, Yellow/grey
Comments: Suzuki engine
Model: Beta Alp 4.0
Year: 2006
Category: Enduro/offroad
Engine/transmission
Displacement: 349.00 ccm (21.30 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder
Stroke: 4
Compression: 9.5:1
Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 71.2 mm (3.1 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: SOHC
Cooling system: Air
Gears: 6
Transmission type/final drive: Chain
Physical measures
Weight (dry): 133.0 kg (293.2 pounds)
Seat height (if adjustable, lowest setting): 870 mm (34.3 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Overall length: 2,150 mm (84.6 inches)
Overall height: 1,090 mm (42.9 inches)
Ground clearance: 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Chassis/dimensions
Frame type: Double craded steel frame
Front suspension: Hydraulic fork
Front suspension travel: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear suspension: Rear suspension single shock with adjustable spring
Rear suspension travel: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 90/90-21
Rear tyre dimensions: 140/80-18
Front brake(s): Single disc
Front brake(s) diameter: 260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear brake(s): Single disc
Rear brake(s) diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Speed/acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 10.50 litres (2.77 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons)
Color options: Grey/black/orange
Comments: Suzuki engine
