Beta Motorcycles RR 125 2018 User manual

2018
RR 125
Owners Manual

Beta USA, Inc.
PO Box 4099
Paso Robles, CA 93447
Thank you for choosing Beta as your next Motorcycle!
All of us at Beta USA would like to say Thank You for
your purchase and we hope you will enjoy many
years of fun and excitement with your new Beta.
Our service email line is [email protected] if
you should have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Tim Pilg and the entire Beta USA staff

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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...................................................................9
Specifications ......................................................................................10
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.................................................................. 33
Running in...........................................................................................33
Refuelling............................................................................................ 34
Starting the engine............................................................................... 35
Engine shut-down.................................................................................35
CHAPTER 3 ADJUSTMENTS..............................................................37
Key to symbols.....................................................................................38
Brakes ................................................................................................38
Clutch.................................................................................................38
Adjustment of gas clearance.................................................................. 39
Adjusting the idle speed........................................................................ 39
Exhaust valve control adjustment ............................................................ 42
Handlebar adjustment .......................................................................... 42
Adjusting fork ...................................................................................... 43
Shock absorber....................................................................................44
CHAPTER 4 CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE .....................................47
Key to symbols.....................................................................................48
Engine oil............................................................................................48
Liquid coolant...................................................................................... 51
Air filter ..............................................................................................54
Spark plug ..........................................................................................55
Carburettor .........................................................................................56

CONTENTS
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Front brake..........................................................................................58
Rear brake ..........................................................................................61
Clutch control ......................................................................................64
Check and adjusting of steering play......................................................66
Fork oil ...............................................................................................67
Front wheel .........................................................................................71
Tyres................................................................................................... 72
Rear suspension leverage......................................................................72
Chain .................................................................................................73
Headlight............................................................................................ 75
Replacing the headlight bulbs................................................................75
Tail light..............................................................................................75
Cleaning the vehicle............................................................................. 76
Prolonged inactivity.............................................................................. 77
Scheduled maintenance vehicle ............................................................78
Tightening torque overview ................................................................... 80
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 keep the crash helmet visor clean.
%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...................................................................9
Main parts:.......................................................................................9
Specifications ......................................................................................10
Weight........................................................................................... 10
Dimensions ..................................................................................... 10
Tyres.............................................................................................. 10
Capacities...................................................................................... 10
Front suspension..............................................................................11
Rear suspension ..............................................................................11
Front brake..................................................................................... 11
Rear brake ..................................................................................... 11
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, maintenance manual, tool
kit and the cable adapter to connect the
CAN socket to a scantool.
B
A

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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
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3
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FAMILIARIZING WITH THE VEHICLE
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SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT
Weight in running order with full fuel and optional
..............................................................107 kg (front 51 Kg; rear 56 Kg)
DIMENSIONS
maximum length (with plate holder) .............................................. 2270 mm
maximum width ...........................................................................810 mm
overall height ............................................................................ 1255 mm
wheelbase................................................................................. 1477 mm
saddle height............................................................................... 910 mm
ground clearance......................................................................... 315 mm
footrest height.............................................................................. 410 mm
FRAME ............ molybdenum steel with double cradle split above exhaust port
TYRES
front rim........................................................................ 21x1,6 - 36 holes
rear rim ...................................................................... 18x1,85 - 36 holes
CAPACITIES
fuel tank.......................................................................................8,5 liter
including reserve...........................................................................1,5 liter
coolant circuit...............................................................................1,3 liter
gear oil..................................... 690 ml following normal maintenance work
.................................................720 ml following a complete engine review
Dimensions Pressure [Bar]
Front tyre Rear tyre Front tyre Rear tyre
90/90-21
80/100-21
120/80-18
120/90-18
130/90-18
1,5 (road use) 1,8 (road use)
1 (off-road use) 1 (off-road use)

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FRONT SUSPENSION
“Sachs” hydraulic upside-down fork (Ø48 mm shafts)
spring............................................................................................. K 4,0
oil type ..............................................................................Fuchs SAE 5W
oil quantity..................................................................................... 520 g
wheel excursion........................................................................... 295 mm
compression clicks (from completely closed) ............................................12
rebound clicks (from completely closed) ..................................................12
REAR SUSPENSION
Single shock absorber with compound lever
spring............................................................................................. K 4,8
static sag load - SAG - (see page 46) ...............................................35 mm
shock absorber travel ................................................................... 135 mm
rear wheel travel.......................................................................... 290 mm
compression clicks, high speeds (from completely closed) ......................... 16
compression clicks, low speeds (from completely closed)...........................20
rebound clicks (from completely closed) ..................................................22
FRONT BRAKE
Ø 260 mm disc and dual-piston floating caliper
REAR BRAKE
Ø240 mm disc and single-piston floating caliper

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ENGINE
Version RR 125
Type Single-cylinder, 2-stroke, liquid cooled
and electric start
Bore x stroke [mm] 54 x 54,5
Displacement [cm³] 124,8
Compression ratio 15:1
CO2[g/km] * # 74
Fuel consumption [l/100km] * # 3,21
* Only valid for EUROPA version
# WMTC cycle related data, for class L vehicles
Fuel system............................................................................... carburetor
Carburetor
Version RR 125 Europe RR 125
Main jet 95 175
Slow jet 35 50
Start jet 50 85
Needle N84I N0ZH
Needle position (from top) 3° 3°
Air screw turns (from all closed) 1+1/2 2+1/4

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Cooling system ......................................... forced liquid circulation by pump
Spark plug ..............................................................................BR9ECMVX
Clutch..................................................................................wet, multidisc
Gearchange
Version RR 125 Europe RR 125
Primary drive 23/73 23/73
Gear ratio 1st gear 12/33 12/33
Gear ratio 2nd gear 15/31 15/31
Gear ratio 3rd gear 17/28 17/28
Gear ratio 4th gear 19/26 19/26
Gear ratio 5th gear 21/25 21/25
Gear ratio 6th gear 20/20 20/20
Final drive 13/45 13/50
Exhaust valve................................centrifugal operation with reaction springs
Ignition ..................................................................... CDI without trembler,
with digital variable spark advance
Starting....................................................................................Kick-starter

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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) ENGINE STOP BUTTON
4) SECOND MAP SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
5) WHEEL REVOLUTION SENSOR
6) TURN INDICATORS WARNING LIGHT
7) RIGHT BUTTON
8) DIAGNOSIS WARNING LIGHT
9) DASHBOARD
10) HIGH BEAM TELL TALE LAMP
11) LEFT BUTTON
12) HORN BUTTON
13) FLASH-TO-PASS BUTTON
14) HEADLIGHT SELECTOR
15) TURN SIGNAL LAMPS SWITCH
16) LEFT-HAND CONTROL GROUP
17) LEFT-HAND FRONT TURN INDICATOR 12V 6W
18) REGULATOR
19) ELECTRIC FAN (OPTIONAL)
20) THERMOSWITCH
21) UNIT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
22) LEFT-HAND REAR TURN INDICATOR (12V 6W BULB)
23) TAIL LIGHT WITH LED
24) NUMBER-PLATE LIGHT
25) RIGHT-HAND REAR TURN INDICATOR (12V 6W BULB)
26) REAR STOP BUTTON
27) GENERATOR
28) CONDENSATOR 4700 μF
29) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
30) HT COIL
31) SPARK PLUG
32) DIAGNOSIS CONNECTOR
33) FRAME EARTH
34) PARKING LIGHT 12V 5W
35) HEADLIGHT (12V-35/35W BULB)
36) 12V HORN

125 RR 2 Stroke oil recommendations:
Premix Oil: Motul 800 2T (50:1)
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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CHAPTER 2 OPERATION
CONTENTS
Main parts ..........................................................................................18
Fuel tank cap ..................................................................................18
Fuel cock........................................................................................18
Starter............................................................................................ 19
Clutch lever ....................................................................................19
LH switch........................................................................................ 20
RH switch .......................................................................................20
Front brake lever and gas control ......................................................20
Gear change lever...........................................................................21
Brake pedal....................................................................................21
Kickstart .........................................................................................21
Side stand ......................................................................................21
Keys ..............................................................................................22
Steering lock...................................................................................22
Digital rpm indicator operating instructions..............................................23
Checks before and after use.................................................................. 33
Running in...........................................................................................33
Refuelling............................................................................................ 34
Starting the engine............................................................................... 35
Engine shut-down.................................................................................35

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OPERATION
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MAIN PARTS
FUEL TANK CAP
Use unleaded petrol (gasoline).
Disconnect the ventilation pipe 1.
To open the tank turn the cap 2anticlock-
wise.
To close the fuel tank’s cap, set it on the
tank and crew 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.