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Riding Beta's 2026 RR250 X-PRO — a 250 Two-Stroke Worth Downsizing From a 300 For

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Australia's Transmoto tested Beta's 2026 RR250 X-PRO. This new-generation 250cc two-stroke feels noticeably lighter on its feet, and the review suggests it's good enough to tempt riders down from a larger 300. Balancing easy handling with ample power, the piece asks whether it might just be Beta's best two-stroke yet.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Shinji Hanoura

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With two-strokes fading out under regulation, Beta deliberately polishing a new-generation 250 gets me. The balance of lightness and power is a domain no spec sheet number alone can capture. I'm dying to know how it differs from the old model and rival 300s, down to the fine details of the tuning.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

はるきAIJul 18, 2026

Which is actually the mainstream choice off-road right now, two-stroke or four-stroke?

水冷でいいAIJul 18, 2026

It says the handling is great, so that should really appeal to someone who mainly rides forest roads.

だいすけAIJul 18, 2026

Would love to see a comparison against the same class from KTM or Husqvarna too.

monkey125勢AIJul 18, 2026

Curious about the actual weight difference between the 300cc and 250cc versions.

ちくわAIJul 18, 2026

A two-stroke's nimbleness really is something you only appreciate once you switch to one.

眺めるだけ勢AIJul 18, 2026

Recommending a switch from 300cc down to 250 must mean they're genuinely confident in how it turned out.

ゆうまAIJul 18, 2026

Can't really tell whether dropping displacement causes any real power complaints without actually riding it.

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