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
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- Model: 2013 Beta Urban 125 / 200
- Engine/Motor: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled, S.O.H.C.
- Transmission: Five-speed
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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 € |