Beta Motorcycles 2016 RR 250 2T User manual

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RR 250 - 300 2T
Thanks for you preference, and have a good time! This hand-
book contains the information you need to properly operate and
maintain your motorcycle.
The data, specifications and images shown in this manual does not constitute
an engagement on the part of BETAMOTOR S.p.A. BETAMOTOR reserves
the right to make any changes and improvements to its models at any mo-
ment and without notice.
Code 026440170 000

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IMPORTANT
We recommend you to check all the tightenings after the first one
or two hours’ ride over rough ground. Special attention should
be paid to the following parts:
•rear sprocket
•ensure that the footrests are properly fixed
•front/rear brake levers/calipers/discs
•check that the plastics are properly fastened
•engine bolts
•shock absorber bolts/swingarm
•wheel hubs/spokes
•rear frame
•pipe connections
•tensioning the chain
IMPORTANT
In the event of interventions on the vehicle, contact Betamotor
after-sales service.

CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
Operating instructions.............................................................................5
Symbols................................................................................................5
Riding safety .........................................................................................6
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................7
Vehicle identification data .......................................................................8
Tools kit ................................................................................................8
Familiarizing with the vehicle.................................................................10
Specifications ......................................................................................11
Electrical system...................................................................................14
Recommended lubricants and liquid .......................................................16
CHAPTER 2 OPERATION..................................................................17
Main parts ..........................................................................................18
Digital rpm indicator operating instructions..............................................23
Checks before and after use..................................................................29
Running in...........................................................................................29
Refuelling............................................................................................30
Oil mixer refuelling ..............................................................................31
Starting the engine...............................................................................31
Engine shut-down.................................................................................31
CHAPTER 3 ADJUSTMENTS..............................................................33
Key to symbols.....................................................................................34
Brakes ................................................................................................34
Clutch.................................................................................................34
Adjustment of gas clearance..................................................................35
Adjusting the idle speed........................................................................35
Exhaust valve control adjustment............................................................39
Handlebar adjustment ..........................................................................39
Adjusting fork......................................................................................40
Shock absorber....................................................................................41
CHAPTER 4 CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE .....................................45
Key to symbols.....................................................................................46
Engine oil............................................................................................46
Liquid coolant......................................................................................47
Air filter ..............................................................................................50
Spark plug ..........................................................................................51

CONTENTS
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Carburettor .........................................................................................52
Front brake..........................................................................................54
Rear brake ..........................................................................................57
Clutch control ......................................................................................60
Check and adjusting of steering play......................................................62
Fork oil ...............................................................................................63
Front wheel .........................................................................................67
Tyres...................................................................................................68
Rear suspension leverage......................................................................68
Chain.................................................................................................69
Headlight............................................................................................71
Replacing the headlight bulbs................................................................71
Tail light..............................................................................................71
Battery................................................................................................72
Fuses..................................................................................................74
Cleaning the vehicle.............................................................................75
Prolonged inactivity..............................................................................76
Scheduled maintenance vehicle ............................................................77
Tightening torque overview ...................................................................79
CHAPTER 5 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUPERSTRUCTURES ....81
Removing and installing of the saddle.....................................................82
Removing and installing air filter side panel.............................................83
Removing and installing of the complete tank...........................................83
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................85
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................86

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
•The vehicle must be accompanied by: number-plate, registration document, tax
disc and insurance.
•Any modifications of the engine or other parts are punishable by severe sanctions
including the confiscation of the vehicle.
•To protect your safety and that of others, always drive carefully and with your helmet
on and always keep low beams on.
•Do not sit on the vehicle when it is on its stand.
•Do not start the engine in closed places.
WARNING
Any modifications and tampering with the vehicle during the warranty period exempt
the manufacturer from all responsibility and invalidate warranty.
SYMBOLS
SAFETY/ATTENTION
Failure to respect information marked with this symbol can entail a personal
hazard.
INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE
Failure to respect information marked with this symbol can entail serious dam-
age to the vehicle and termination of the warranty.
FLAMMABLE LIQUID HAZARD
Read the use and maintenance manual carefully.
MANDATORY TO WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Use of the vehicle is subject to wearing specific protective clothing and safety
footwear.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES MANDATORY
To perform the operations described, it is mandatory to wear protective gloves .
FORBIDDEN TO USE NAKED FLAMES OR POSSIBLE UNCONTROLLED IGNI-
TION SOURCES
NO SMOKING
DO NOT USE MOBILE PHONE
CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES HAZARD
Liquids marked with this symbol are highly corrosive: handle with care
POISONING HAZARD

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RIDING SAFETY
•Observe the Highway Code.
•Always wear approved personal protective equipment.
•Always ride with the low beam on.
•Always keep the crash helmet visor clean.
•Avoid wearing garments with hanging ends.
•Do not keep sharp or brittle objects in your pockets while riding.
•Properly adjust the rearview mirrors.
•Always ride in a seated position, with both hands on the handlebars and both feet
on the footrests.
•Never ride abreast with other vehicles.
•Do not tow and avoid being towed by other vehicles.
•Always keep a safe distance from other vehicles.
•Do not start off while the vehicle is on its stand.
•Avoid swaying and wheelies as they are extremely dangerous for your own and
other people’s safety as well as for your vehicle.
•Always apply both brakes on dry roads with no gravel and sand. Using one brake
may be dangerous and cause uncontrolled skidding.
•To reduce the braking distance, always apply both brakes.
•On wet roads and in off-road riding, drive with care and at moderate speed. Take
special care in applying the brakes.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
Vehicle identification data .......................................................................8
Frame identification ...........................................................................8
Engine identification ..........................................................................8
Tools kit ................................................................................................8
Familiarizing with the vehicle.................................................................10
Main parts......................................................................................10
Specifications ......................................................................................11
Weight...........................................................................................11
Dimensions.....................................................................................11
Tyres..............................................................................................11
Capacities......................................................................................11
Front suspension..............................................................................11
Rear suspension ..............................................................................12
Front brake.....................................................................................12
Rear brake .....................................................................................12
Engine ...........................................................................................12
Electrical system...................................................................................14
Electrical diagram ...........................................................................14
Legend electrical diagram ................................................................15
Recommended lubricants and liquid .......................................................16

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
DATA
FRAME IDENTIFICATION
Frame identification data Aare stamped
on the right side of the steering head tube.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Engine identification data Bare stamped
in the area shown in the figure.
TOOLS KIT
The following items are supplied as stand-
ard: operation and maintenance manual,
tool kit (see photo).
B
A

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Get off the male end wrenches and hexa-
gon socket 3.
With these is possible to unscrew the
screw 4.
3
Pull the left cover of rear fender and unhook
two rubber band 5. Now the toolkit 6is
accessible.
To take the tool kit, remove the saddle 1
(page 82). Pull the rear side panelPull the rear side panel 2
(page 83).
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4
1
2

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MAIN PARTS:
1 - Fuel tank
2 - Tank cap
3 - Silencer
4 - Rear shock absorber
5 - Headlight
6 - Rear light
7 - Side stand
8 - Fork
9 - Rider’s footrests
10 - Lower bumper
(Bumper kit)
11 - Saddle
12 - Engine
13 - Front mudguard
14 - Number-plate holder
15 - Side panel air filter
cover
16 - Front side panel
17 - Rear side panel
18 - Fork covers
19 - Rear mudguard
20 - Kickstarter
5
8
21
11 19 14
12
9
4
6
3
10
13
18
15
7
9
FAMILIARIZING WITH THE VEHICLE
17 16
20

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SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT
Dry weight RR 250 - 300 ..........................104 kg (front 50 Kg; rear 54 Kg)
DIMENSIONS
maximum length.........................................................................2172 mm
maximum width ...........................................................................807 mm
overall height ............................................................................1270 mm
wheelbase.................................................................................1482 mm
saddle height...............................................................................930 mm
ground clearance.........................................................................320 mm
footrest height..............................................................................407 mm
FRAME ............molybdenum steel with double cradle split above exhaust port
TYRES
front rim........................................................................ 21x1,6 - 36 holes
rear rim ...................................................................... 18x2,15 - 36 holes
CAPACITIES
fuel tank.......................................................................................9,5 liter
including reserve...........................................................................1,5 liter
oil mixer tank ..............................................................................0,55 litri
coolant circuit...............................................................................1,3 liter
gear oil.........................................................................................850 ml
FRONT SUSPENSION
“Sachs” hydraulic upside-down fork (Ø48 mm shafts)
spring.............................................................................................K 4,2
oil type ...........................................................................SHELL TELLUS 32
oil quantity (from the top, without spring and with fork compressed) ...130 mm
wheel excursion...........................................................................290 mm
Dimensions Pressure [Bar]
Front tyre Rear tyre Front tyre Rear tyre
90/90-21 140/80-18 1,5 (road use) 1,8 (road use)
1 (off-road use) 1 (off-road use)

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REAR SUSPENSION
Single shock absorber with compound lever
spring.............................................................................................K 5,2
static sag load (see page 43) ........................................................540 mm
shock absorber travel ...................................................................135 mm
rear wheel travel..........................................................................290 mm
FRONT BRAKE
Ø 260 mm disc and dual-piston floating caliper
REAR BRAKE
Ø240 mm disc and single-piston floating caliper
ENGINE
Type................................................. Single-cylinder, 2-stroke, liquid cooled
and electric start
Bore x stroke RR 250........................................................... 66,4 x 72 mm
Bore x stroke RR 300.............................................................. 72 x 72 mm
Displacement (cm3) RR 250 ...........................................................249 cm3
Displacement (cm3) RR 300 ........................................................293,1 cm3
Compression ratio RR 250 ..............................................................13,5:1
Compression ratio RR 300 ..............................................................11,5:1
Fuel system............................................................carburetor without mixer
Carburetor
* - Such modification makes the vehicle non-compliant with the road regula-
tions in force. Its use must be limited to the sole private circuits which are
closed to circulation.
RR 250 RR 300
Version Certif. Competition* Certif. Competition*
Carburetor type PWK 36S AG PWK 36S AG
Main jet 118 165 118 165
Slow jet 35 35 38 38
Start jet 50 85 50 85
Needle N84K N0ZJ N84K N2ZW
Needle position (from top) 3°+1/2 2° 4° 2°
Air screw turns (from all closed) 1 + 3/4 1+1/4 2 1+1/4
Striker YES NO YES NO

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Cooling system ......................................... forced liquid circulation by pump
Spark plug RR 250................................................................ NGK BR8 ES
Spark plug RR 300...............................................................NGK BPR7 ES
Clutch..................................................................................wet, multidisc
Gearchange
Exhaust valve................................centrifugal operation with reaction springs
Ignition ................................................................ DC-CDI without trembler,
with digital variable spark advance, Kokusan-type
Starting.............................................................electric starter and kickstart
Version RR 250 RR 300
Primary drive 28/70 28/70
Gear ratio 1st gear 12/31 12/31
Gear ratio 2nd gear 15/28 15/28
Gear ratio 3rd gear 19/28 19/28
Gear ratio 4th gear 20/24 20/24
Gear ratio 5th gear 27/27 27/27
Gear ratio 6th gear 28/24 28/24
Final drive Certif. Competition* Certif. Competition *
15/45 13/49 15/45 13/49
* - Such modification makes the vehicle non-compliant with the road regulations
in force. Its use must be limited to the sole private circuits which are closed
to circulation.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
Key to colours
Bi = White
Ve = Green
Ma= Brown
Vi = Purple
Bl = Blue
Ne = Black
Gi = Yellow
Rs = Red
Ar = Orange
Az = Sky-blue
Ro = Pink
Gr = Grey

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LEGEND ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
1) RIGHT-HAND FRONT TURN INDICATOR 12V 6W
2) FRONT BRAKE LIGHT BUTTON
3) START BUTTON
4) SECOND MAP SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
5) WHEEL REVOLUTION SENSOR
6) TURN INDICATORS WARNING LIGHT
7) OIL RESERVE WARNING LIGHT
8) DASHBOARD
9) HEADLIGHT TELL TALE LAMP
10) MIXER DIAGNOSIS WARNING LIGHT
11) ENGINE STOP BUTTON
12) HORN BUTTON
13) HEADLIGHT SELECTOR
14) TURN SIGNAL LAMPS SWITCH
15) LEFT-HAND CONTROL GROUP
16) LEFT-HAND FRONT TURN INDICATOR 12V 6W
17) REGULATOR
18) ELECTRIC FAN (OPTIONAL)
19) THERMOSWITCH
20) UNIT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
21) LEFT-HAND REAR TURN INDICATOR (12V 6W BULB)
22) TAIL LIGHT WITH LED
23) NUMBER-PLATE LIGHT
24) RIGHT-HAND REAR TURN INDICATOR (12V 6W BULB)
25) REAR STOP BUTTON
26) FRAME EARTH
27) BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
28) BATTERY 12V 4AH
29) BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL
30) STARTER RELAY
31) 10A FUSE
32) STARTER MOTOR
33) DIODES GROUP
34) CONDENSATOR 4700 μF
35) OIL PUMP
36) GENERATOR
37) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
38) TPS
39) HT COIL
40) SPARK PLUG
41) OIL RESERVE SENSOR
42) FRAME EARTH
43) PARKING LIGHT 12V 5W
44) HEADLIGHT (12V-35/35W BULB)
45) 12V HORN

Oil Recommendations
2016 RR & Xtrainer 2 Stroke Models: (Models WITH Oil Injection)
Injection Oil: Motul 710
Transmission Oil Motul Transoil Expert 10w40
Brake Fluid Motul RBF 600
Coolant/Antifreeze Motul Motocool Expert
Fork Oil Motul Factory Line 5 wt.
Air Filter Oil Motul Air Filter Oil
Air Filter Cleaner Motul Air Filter Clean
Grease Motul Tech 300
2016 RR 2 Stroke RACE EDITION Models: (Models WITHOUT Oil Injection)
Premix Oil: Motul 800 2T
Transmission Oil Motul Transoil Expert 10w40
Brake Fluid Motul RBF 600
Coolant/Antifreeze Motul Motocool Expert
Fork Oil Motul Factory Line 5 wt.
Air Filter Oil Motul Air Filter Oil
Air Filter Cleaner Motul Air Filter Clean
Grease Motul Tech 300

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OPERATION
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CHAPTER 2 OPERATION
CONTENTS
Main parts ..........................................................................................18
Fuel tank cap ..................................................................................18
Fuel cock........................................................................................18
Starter............................................................................................19
Mixer oil tank cap ...........................................................................19
Clutch lever ....................................................................................19
LH switch........................................................................................20
Starter button ..................................................................................20
Front brake lever and gas control ......................................................20
Gear change lever...........................................................................21
Brake pedal....................................................................................21
Kickstart .........................................................................................21
Side stand ......................................................................................21
Steering lock...................................................................................22
Digital rpm indicator operating instructions..............................................23
Checks before and after use..................................................................29
Running in...........................................................................................29
Refuelling............................................................................................30
Oil mixer refuelling ..............................................................................31
Starting the engine...............................................................................31
Engine shut-down.................................................................................31

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OPERATION
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MAIN PARTS
FUEL TANK CAP
To open the fuel tank cap, turn it anticlock-
wise.
To close the fuel tank cap, set it on the tank
and screw it clockwise.
FUEL COCK
Fuel cock has three positions:
OFF: fuel supply closed. Fuel cannot pass
from the tank to the carburettor.
ON: fuel supply enabled. Fuel flows from
the tank to the carburettor. The tank empties
until it reaches the reserve level.
RES: reserve fuel supply. Fuel flows from
the tank to the carburettor and the tank
empties completely.
ON RES
OFF

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CLUTCH LEVER
Clutch lever is fitted to the left-hand side of
the handlebars.
STARTER
The starter lever is located on the carbu-
rettor.
To operate the choke pull it upward.
MIXER OIL TANK CAP
The mixer oil tank cap is located under
the saddle
To gain access remove the saddle (page
70).
To open the fuel tank cap turn it anticlock-
wise.
To close the fuel tank cap, set it on the tank
and screw it clockwise.

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1
2
3
4
STARTER BUTTON
Starter button is located on the right-hand
side of the handlebars and operate the
electric engine starter. Push the button until
the engine starts.
Do not press the button while the engine
is running.
FRONT BRAKE LEVER AND GAS
CONTROL
The front brake lever 1and the gas throt-
tle 2are located on the right side of the
handlebar.
1
2
LH SWITCH
The dip and service switch is located on
the left side of the handlebar and is com-
posed as follows:
1- Horn button;
2- Dip switch:
l only parking lights;
parking lights and high beam;
parking lights and low beam;
3- Shut-down : press the button until
the engine stops;
4 - Turn signal light switch: shifting lever
left or right activates the left or right
indicators. When released, the lever
returns to the central position. Press it
to turn the indicators off.