The Beta Urban is an agile motorcycle that was especially created for city use. This model contains all the key attributes of a capable motorcycle being light, nimble and agile. All these features make it a versatile motorcycle that can deal great with congested streets.

The motorcycle’s suspension is kept in check by a front hydraulic fork with 38 mm shaft and a rear monoshock with adjustable spring preload.

The motorcycle is available in two engine versions. The first is propelled by a 124 cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled, S.O.H.C. engine while the second comes with a 199 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled, S.O.H.C. unit. Both engines are mated on five speed transmissions.

The stopping power is assured by a set of disc brakes that measure 245 mm up front and 220 mm out back.

Hit the jump for more information on the Beta Urban 125 and Beta Urban 200.

2013 Beta Urban 125 / 200

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2013 Beta Urban 125 / 200
  • Engine/Motor: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled, S.O.H.C.
  • Transmission: Five-speed
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

Overview

Discover the fun side of the city

Stylish, minimal, athletic, and fun. That’s what’s written in the DNA of URBAN, Beta's new city model. The Tuscan brand, which comes from a longstanding tradition of quick and easy motorcycles, has taken a fresh look at mobility in the city by creating a blend of genres. Chop finely, pour together, and blend on high: the looks of an urban scrambler, the light weight of a mountain bike, and the ease of handling and low-slung seat of a trial motorcycle. Add a little charismatic design into the mix and you have got the recipe for the new URBAN. A cocktail on wheels that, as its name suggests, is truly at home on the streets, and offers an ideal way to discover the fun side of the city.

Stefano Soldani, Betamotor’s Head of Marketing, explains: “We were not thinking so much of a single target market as of a transversal—even universal—need: the increasing demand for simple motorcycles with big personalities. Urban is a modern re-visitation of the traditional scooter people used to use just to get around the city and have a lot of fun in the process. It comes without the bulk and worry of a larger motorcycle and has more personality than a scooter. We were mostly thinking about customers with a youthful mentality who love sport and lead stylish, dynamic lifestyles in the city."

The trellis frame, mounted on a suspension designed to maximize comfort, ensures that the Urban is as easy to handle as it is fun to drive. Its moderate size and lack of bulk complete the mix, allowing even the most inexperienced to ride with confidence and ease. Urban lends itself well to small manoeuvres and jumps, and is capable of darting nimbly through city traffic. There are two models, both with 4T engines: the 125cc, which is designed for first-time riders or those who want a bike they can ride without a specific motorcycle licence, and the 200cc, for those who prefer higher performance. Sturdy and reliable, the new Beta is the prototype of the no-worries motorcycle. It is fuel-efficient and maintenance has been simplified to the extreme: after all, it is designed to show you only the fun side of the city.

Beta Urban 125

Engine Type

Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled

Bore

54 mm

Stroke

54 mm

Displacement

124 cc

Compression ratio

10:1

Ignition

Electronic Moriyama F5HH

Spark plug

NGK R CR7 HSA

Lubrication

forced with pump

Feeding

Unleaded gasoline

Carburettor

Mikuni UCAL 5Nh ø26-38

Clutch Wet

multi-disc clutch

Primary trasmission

Z. 20/68

Gear box

5 speed

Secondary trasmission

Z 12/52

Engine oil

SAE 15W/50 (850cc)

Frame

steel double cradle frame

Wheel base

1345 mm

Max length

2010 mm

Max width

800 mm

Max height

1115 mm

Seat height

835 mm

Ground clearance

290 mm

Footrest height

310 mm

Dry weight

101 kg

Fuel tank capacity

6,0 l.

Reserve

1,5 l.

Front suspension

Hydraulic fork with ø38 mm shaft

Rear suspension

Monoshock with adjustable spring preload

Shock absorber

stroke 63 mm

Front wheel travel

170 mm

Rear wheel travel

185 mm

Front brake

disc ø245 mm

Rear brake

disc ø220 mm

Front rim

1,85 x 19

Rear rim

2,15 x 16

Front tyre

80/100-19 M/C

Rear tyre

120/90-16 M/C

Price

3.454 €


Beta Urban 200

Engine Type

Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled, S.O.H.C.

Bore

66,0 mm

Stroke

58,2 mm

Displacement

199cc

Compression ratio

9,4:1

Carburettor

Mikuni BST 31 42AD

Feeding

Unleaded gasoline

Starter

Electric and mechanical starter

Lubrication

forced with pump

Ignition

Electronic

Spark plug

NGK DR8EA - DENSO X24ESR-U

Clutch Wet

multi-disc clutch

Primary trasmission

Z. 19/60

Gear box

5 speed

Secondary trasmission

Z 15/41

Engine oil

SAE 15W/50 (850cc)

Front suspension

Hydraulic fork with ø38 mm shaft

Rear suspension

Monoshock with adjustable spring preload

Shock absorber stroke

63 mm

Front wheel travel

170 mm

Rear wheel travel

185 mm

Front brake

disc ø245 mm

Rear brake

disc ø220 mm

Front rim

1,85 x 19

Rear rim

2,15 x 16

Front tyre

80/100 - 19 M/C

Rear tyre

120/90 - 16 M/C

Price

4.155 €