Meet the Beta Alp 4.0, a versatile motorcycle powered by a 349 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled, S.O.H.C. engine.

The engine is married to a six speed transmission with wet, multi0disc clutch and comes with a fresh exhaust system for 2013.

Other modifications made for 2013 include new plastics with a modern design, a more efficient headlamp and two new paint-and-graphics schemes, namely White Pearl and Red.

The motorcycle is built on a solid steel chassis and features front Hydraulic forks with ø46 mm shaft and a rear monoshock with adjustable spring preload.

On the safety side of things, the 2013 Beta Alp 4.0 comes with front and rear disk brakes with a double-piston calipers.

The bike rides on 21 inch front and 18 inch rear rims that can be shod in both enduro tyres or road tyres.

Hit the jump for more information on the 2013 Beta Alp 4.0.

2013 Beta Alp 4.0

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2013 Beta Alp 4.0
  • Engine/Motor: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled, S.O.H.C.
  • Transmission: 6-speed
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

Overview

Beta presents the new Alp 4.0, a real factotum-vehicle. This 100% versatile bike is approved for mounting, both enduro tyres (on production models) for amazing trips on the paths through mountains and woods, or road tyres to bite the traffic of the town.

Its engine is a real 350cc 4-stroke classic: simple and created to last, absolutely reliable and perfectly faithful to the 4.o’s nature: excellent performances with no excessiveness.

Even the frame respects this principles: a solid steel chassis, simple and essential and an adjustable rear shock absorber assuring a good comfort on every roadbed. The disk brakes with a double-piston calipers assure a reliable and vigorous breaking.

For this year it is even newer and more exciting:

plastics with a new modern and sophisticated design, a new better-looking and more efficient headlamp unit, a new exhaust system, and two brand new paint-and-graphics schemes: White Pearl, Red

2013 Beta Alp 4.0 Key Features

plastics with a new modern and sophisticated design, a new better-looking and more efficient headlamp unit, a new exhaust system, and two brand new paint-and-graphics schemes: White Pearl, Red.

Verdict

The Beta alp 4.0 is can be considered a decent daily commuter or off road bike and is able to reward its rider with a pretty fun riding experience.

Its 350 cc engine however is a bit old compared to other units in its class. But despite its dated technology it is still one of the most reliable units in its class and has all it needs to deal with anything you throw at it. It can be a bit buzzy above 60mph and its maximum speed won’t impress many experienced riders either.

In terms of ride and handling, the Beta Alp receives good marks, as its long travel suspension and the high riding position give you confidence both in the city and on the off road tracks.

The 2013 Beta Alp 4.0 costs around £3400, which is a pretty fair price for what it has to offer.

Specifications

Engine type

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

Bore

79,0 mm

Stroke

71,2 mm

Displacement

349cc

Compression ratio

9,5:1

Carburettor

Mikuni BST 33

Feeding

Unleaded gasoline

Starter

Electric

Lubrication

forced with pump

Valves

4

Ignition

Electronic

Spark plug

NGK CR9EK - DENSO U27ETR

Clutch

Wet multi-disc clutch

Primary trasmission

Z. 15/48

Transmission

6 speed

Engine oil

SAE 15W/50 (1.900cc)

Frame

steel double cradle frame

Wheel base

1444 mm

Max length

2208 mm

Max width

850 mm

Max height

1240 mm

Seat height

863 mm

Ground clearance

275 mm

Footrest height

356 mm

Dry weight

133 kg

Fuel tank capacity

10,5 l.

Reserve

3,0 l.

Front suspension

Hydraulic fork with ø46 mm shaft

Rear suspension

Monoshock with adjustable spring preload

Shock absorber stroke

83 mm

Front wheel travel

220 mm

Rear wheel travel

220 mm

Front brake disc

ø260 mm

Rear brake disc

ø220 mm

Front rim

1,85 x 21

Rear rim

3,00 x 18

Front tyre

1,85 - 21 (90/90 - 21) 54R

Rear tyre

130/90 - 18 standard homol. 140/80 - 18 or 130/80 - 18


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