Beta 270 opinions?

UngaWunga · 10-20-2009, 12:34 PM

One for sale, not very local but close enough to have me interested. Its a 2001 model. I've been riding dirt for a while but have always wanted to try trials.

H_Mushmann · 10-20-2009, 06:45 PM

Beta's are, without a doubt, the most popular bike in the New England trials scene followed by Sherco, Gas Gas, Montesa and Scorpa. All the modern trials bikes are so close in performance, at least to those of us who are not pros, that you really can't go wrong with any bike made in the last 10-years. Biggest thing to look for is dealer support. Most of the guys I know ride Sherco because the dealer is local.

2whlrcr · 10-20-2009, 07:46 PM

I have a Beta 250 and like it better than the GG Pro 270 that I had before it.

jjustj · 10-20-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 2whlrcr

I have a Beta 250 and like it better than the GG Pro 270 that I had before it.

if you list reasons , perhaps it will validate your humble opinion!

buls4evr · 10-21-2009, 06:36 AM

Betas are some of the toughest and most reliable of trials bikes. They have spotty parts distribution but you can say that for all of them. Most guys buy parts from another rider who is a "dealer". The 270 is a lot of motor for a beginner or novice. The advanced riders like the snap but a novice probably does better with a 2.5. The Betas are heavier than most trialers but that is not a real problem in novice classes. In fact if you learn to ride that beast you will be ahead of other novices if you stay with trials and advance. You will find that Parts and distribution wise this is a different world from trailbikes. If the price is right I would go for it.

2whlrcr · 10-21-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jjustj

if you list reasons , perhaps it will validate your humble opinion!

Because you ride a GG270, so mine has to be better. Is that a good reason?

Seth S · 10-24-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by UngaWunga

One for sale, not very local but close enough to have me interested. Its a 2001 model. I've been riding dirt for a while but have always wanted to try trials.

Its no good for you but you should tell me where it is so I can go make sure its safe to ride

10-20-2009, 12:34 PM	#1
UngaWunga ^OP Mosquito bait Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NH Oddometer: 5,501	Beta 270 opinions? One for sale, not very local but close enough to have me interested. Its a 2001 model. I've been riding dirt for a while but have always wanted to try trials. __________________ "There isn't any secret," he said. "It's all very obvious."

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10-20-2009, 06:45 PM	#2
H_Mushmann Smartass Joined: Mar 2009 Location: NY... for now Oddometer: 67	Beta's are, without a doubt, the most popular bike in the New England trials scene followed by Sherco, Gas Gas, Montesa and Scorpa. All the modern trials bikes are so close in performance, at least to those of us who are not pros, that you really can't go wrong with any bike made in the last 10-years. Biggest thing to look for is dealer support. Most of the guys I know ride Sherco because the dealer is local.

10-20-2009, 07:46 PM	#3
2whlrcr gooligan Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Oddometer: 4,323	I have a Beta 250 and like it better than the GG Pro 270 that I had before it.

10-21-2009, 06:36 AM	#5
buls4evr No Marks.... Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Michissippi & Nuevo Mexico Oddometer: 1,610	Betas are some of the toughest and most reliable of trials bikes. They have spotty parts distribution but you can say that for all of them. Most guys buy parts from another rider who is a "dealer". The 270 is a lot of motor for a beginner or novice. The advanced riders like the snap but a novice probably does better with a 2.5. The Betas are heavier than most trialers but that is not a real problem in novice classes. In fact if you learn to ride that beast you will be ahead of other novices if you stay with trials and advance. You will find that Parts and distribution wise this is a different world from trailbikes. If the price is right I would go for it.