Beta Motorcycles RR 125 2T EUROPA 2020 User manual

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RR 125-200-250-300 2T EUROPA
RR 125-200-250-300 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.
Cod. 040.44.000.00.00

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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
Electrical diagram RR 125 EuropE - RR 125 ............................................14
Bulbs ..................................................................................................18
Fuses (200-250-300)............................................................................ 18
Recommended lubricants and liquid ....................................................... 18
CHAPTER 2 OPERATION.................................................................19
Main parts .......................................................................................... 20
Dashboard operating instructions........................................................... 25
Checks before and after use..................................................................34
Breaking in..........................................................................................34
Refuelling............................................................................................ 35
Starting the engine ............................................................................... 36
Oil mixer refuelling (RR 200-250-300)....................................................36
Engine shut-down................................................................................. 37
CHAPTER 3 ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................ 39
Key to symbols.....................................................................................40
Brakes ................................................................................................40
Clutch................................................................................................. 41
Adjustment of gas clearance..................................................................41
Adjusting the idle speed........................................................................41
Exhaust valve control adjustment ............................................................ 47
Handlebar adjustment .......................................................................... 47
Adjusting fork ......................................................................................48
Shock absorber....................................................................................50
CHAPTER 4 CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE ...................................53
Key to symbols.....................................................................................54
Engine oil............................................................................................54

CONTENTS
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Liquid coolant...................................................................................... 57
Air filter ..............................................................................................60
Spark plug ..........................................................................................63
Carburettor .........................................................................................64
Front brake..........................................................................................66
Rear brake ..........................................................................................69
Clutch control ......................................................................................72
Check and adjusting of steering play...................................................... 74
Fork.................................................................................................... 75
Front wheel .........................................................................................75
Tyres...................................................................................................76
Rear suspension leverage...................................................................... 76
Chain .................................................................................................77
Headlight............................................................................................ 78
Tail light..............................................................................................79
Battery (200-250-300).......................................................................... 80
Fuses ..................................................................................................82
Cleaning the vehicle.............................................................................83
Prolonged inactivity.............................................................................. 84
Scheduled maintenance vehicle ............................................................85
Tightening torque overview ................................................................... 87
CHAPTER 5 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUPERSTRUCTURES 89
Removing and installing of the saddle..................................................... 90
Removing and installing air filter side panel............................................. 91
Removing and installing of the complete tank...........................................91
Removing and installing the headlamp mask ........................................... 94
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 95
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 96

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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 damage
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
IGNITION 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......................................................................................11
Front suspension.............................................................................. 11
Rear suspension ..............................................................................11
Engine ...........................................................................................12
Front brake..................................................................................... 12
Rear brake ..................................................................................... 12
Electrical system................................................................................... 14
Electrical diagram RR 125 EuropE - RR 125 ............................................14
Legend electrical diagram ................................................................ 15
Electrical diagram RR 200-250-300 Europa - RR 200-250-300............. 16
Legend electrical diagram ................................................................ 17
Bulbs ..................................................................................................18
Fuses (200-250-300)............................................................................ 18
Recommended lubricants and liquid ....................................................... 18

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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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
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M01_V0001

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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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19 14
12
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3
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15
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FAMILIARIZING WITH THE VEHICLE
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SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT
Weight in running order with full fuel and optional:
RR 125 ........................................................107kg (front 51kg; rear 56kg)
RR 200 ........................................................110kg (front 52kg; rear 58kg)
RR 250-300 .................................................118kg (front 57kg; rear 61kg)
DIMENSIONS
Version RR 125-200 RR 250-300
Maximum length (with plate holder) [mm] 2270 2270
Maximum width [mm] 810 810
Overall height [mm] 1255 1270
Wheelbase [mm] 1477 1482
Saddle height [mm] 910 930
Ground clearance [mm] 315 320
Footrest height [mm] 410 407
FRAME ............ molybdenum steel with double cradle split above exhaust port
TYRES
front rim........................................................................... 21x1,6 - 36 fori
rear rim ......................................................................... 18x1,85 - 36 fori
Version Dimensions Pressure [Bar]
RR 125-200
Front tyre Rear tyre Front tyre Rear tyre
90/90-21
80/100-21
90/100-21
120/80-18
120/90-18
130/90-18
140/80-18
1,5 (road use) 1,8 (road use)
1 (o-road use) 1 (o-road use)
RR 250-300
Front tyre Rear tyre Front tyre Rear tyre
90/90-21 140/80-18
1,5 (road use) 1,8 (road use)
1 (o-road use) 1 (o-road use)

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FRONT SUSPENSION
Open cartridge hydraulic upside-down fork (Ø48 mm shafts)
Version RR 125 RR 200 RR 250-300
Spring (K - [N/mm]) 4 4,2 4,2
Oil type Fuchs SAE 5W
Oil quantity [g] 435 455 475
Wheel excursion [mm] 300 300 300
Compression clicks (from completely closed) 10 10 10
Rebound clicks (from completely open) 10 10 10
Spring preload clicks (from completely open) completely open
REAR SUSPENSION
Single shock absorber with compound lever
Version RR 125 RR 200 RR 250-300
Spring (K - [daN/mm]) 4,8 5,2 5,2
Static sag load - SAG 35 35 35
Shock absorber travel [mm] 135 135 135
Rear wheel travel [mm] 295 295 295
Compression clicks, high speeds (from completely closed)
18 18 18
Compression clicks, low speeds (from completely closed)
22 22 22
Rebound clicks (from completely closed) 18 18 18
CAPACITIES
Version RR 125 RR 200 RR 250-300
Fuel tank * [l] 9,5 9,5 9,5
including reserve [l] 2,3 2,3 2,3
Mixer oil tank [ml] - 650 650
including reserve [ml] - 180 180
Coolant circuit [ml] 1300 1300 1300
Gear oil [ml]
(following normal maintenance work) 690 690 800
Gear oil [ml]
(following a complete engine review) 720 720 850
* Such data is referred to a conditioned and arranged tank

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ENGINE
Version RR 125 RR 200 RR 250 RR 300
Type Single-cylinder, 2-stroke, liquid cooled
and electric start
Bore x stroke [mm] 54 x 54,5 62 x 63 66,4 x 72 72 x 72
Displacement [cm³] 124,8 190 249 293,1
Compression ratio 15:1 13,6:1 13,2:1 11,9:1
CO2 [g/km] * # 74 67 59 65
Fuel consumption [l/100km] * # 3,2 2,9 2,5 2,7
* Only valid for EUROPA version
# WMTC cycle related data, for class L vehicles
Fuel system............................................................................... carburetor
Version RR 125 RR 200 RR 250 RR 300
Europe Europe Europe Europe
Main jet 95 172 65 160 130 165 130 165
Slow jet 35 50 35 45 38 38 35 38
Start jet 50 85 50 85 50 85 50 85
Needle N84I N0ZH N84J N1EI N84K N0ZJ N84K N2ZW
Needle position (from top) 3° 4° 4° 3° 2° 3° 2° 2°
Air screw turns (from all
closed)
1+
1/2
2 1+
1/2
2 1+
1/2
1+
1/4
2 1+
1/4
Carburetor
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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Cooling system ......................................... forced liquid circulation by pump
Spark plug
Version RR125 RR200 RR250 RR300
Type NGK BR9ECMVX
NGK BR8ECM NGK BR8ECM NGK BR7ES
Clutch..................................................................................wet, multidisc
Gearchange
Version RR 125 RR 200 RR 250 RR 300
Europe Europe Europe Europe
Primary drive 23/73 23/73 23/73 23/73 27/72 27/72 27/72 27/72
Gear ratio 1st gear 12/33 12/33 12/33 12/33 12/31 12/31 12/31 12/31
Gear ratio 2nd gear 15/31 15/31 15/31 15/31 15/28 15/28 15/28 15/28
Gear ratio 3rd gear 17/28 17/28 17/28 17/28 19/28 19/28 19/28 19/28
Gear ratio 4th gear 19/26 19/26 19/26 19/26 20/24 20/24 20/24 20/24
Gear ratio 5th gear 21/25 21/25 21/25 21/25 27/27 27/27 27/27 27/27
Gear ratio 6th gear 20/20 20/20 20/20 20/20 28/24 28/24 28/24 28/24
Final drive 13/45 13/50 14/49 15/49 15/42 14/49 15/42 14/48
Exhaust valve................................centrifugal operation with reaction springs
Ignition ..................................................................... CDI without trembler,
with digital variable spark advance
Starting................................ Kick-starter (RR 125, optional RR 200-250-300)
................................................................electric starter (RR 200-250-300)

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM RR 125 EUROPE - RR 125
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
5) WHEEL REVOLUTION SENSOR
6) RIGHT TURNING INDICATORS WARNING LIGHT
7) ADJUST PUSHBUTTON
8) DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT
9) SPEEDOMETER
10) HIGH BEAM TELLTALE LAMP
11) LEFT TURNING INDICATORS WARNING LIGHT
12) SET PUSHBUTTON
13) HORN PUSHBUTTON
14) FLASH-TO-PASS BUTTON
15) HEADLIGHT SELECTOR
16) TURNING SIGNAL LAMPS SWITCH
17) LEFT-HAND CONTROL GROUP
18) LEFT-HAND FRONT TURN INDICATOR 12V 6W
19) VOLTAGE REGULATOR
20) ELECTRIC FAN (OPTIONAL)
21) THERMOSWITCH
22) UNIT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
23) LEFT-HAND REAR TURN INDICATOR (12V 6W BULB)
24) TAIL LIGHT WITH NUMBER PLATE LIGHT
25) RIGHT-HAND REAR TURN INDICATOR (12V 6W BULB)
26) REAR STOP SWITCH
27) POWER GENERATOR
28) OIL MIX DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM PUPPET RESISTOR
29) CAPACITOR 4700 µF
30) PICK-UP SENSOR
31) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
32) HT COIL
33) SPARK PLUG
34) THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
35) DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CONENCTOR
36) FRAME GROUND
37) OIL RESERVE SENSOR
38) PARKING LIGHT 12V 5W
39) HEADLIGHT (12V-35/35W BULB)
40) 12V HORN

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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM RR 200-250-300 EUROPA - RR 200-250-300
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 TURNING INDICATOR 12V 6W
2) FRONT BRAKE LIGHT BUTTON
3) ENGINE STOP BUTTON
4) START BUTTON
5) SECOND MAP SWITCH
6) WHEEL REVOLUTION SENSOR
7) TURN INDICATORS WARNING LIGHT
8) ENGINE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT
9) ADJUST PUSHBUTTON
10) DASHBOARD
11) HEADLIGHT TELL TALE LAMP
12) LEFT TURNING INDICATOR LIGHT
13) OIL RESERVE WARNING LIGHT
14) SET PUSHBUTTON
15) HORN PUSHBUTTON
16) FLASH-TO-PASS BUTTON
17) HEADLIGHT SELECTOR
18) TURN SIGNAL LAMPS SWITCH
19) LEFT-HAND CONTROL GROUP
20) LEFT-HAND FRONT TURN INDICATOR 12V 6W
21) VOLTAGE REGULATOR
22) ELECTRIC FAN (OPTIONAL)
23) THERMOSWITCH
24) UNIT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
25) LEFT-HAND REAR TURN INDICATOR (12V 6W BULB)
26) TAIL LIGHT WITH NUMBER PLATE LIGHT
27) RIGHT-HAND REAR TURN INDICATOR (12V 6W BULB)
28) REAR STOP BUTTON
29) FRAME EARTH WIRE
30) BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
31) LITHIUM 12V 2AH BATTERY
32) BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL
33) STARTER RELAY
34) 10A FUSE
35) STARTER MOTOR
36) DIODES GROUP
37) CONDENSATOR 4700 µF
38) OIL PUMP
39) GENERATOR
40) PICK-UP SENSOR
41) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
42) COIL
43) TPS
44) SPARK PLUG
45) DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CONNECTOR
46) OIL RESERVE SENSOR
47) FRAME EARTH
48) PARKING LIGHT 12V 5W
49) FRONT HEADLIGHT (12V-35/35W BULB)
50) 12V HORN

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BULBS
High beam/low beam .................................................HS1 12V - 35/35W
Parking/daytime.................................................................... 12V - W5W
Turn indicators ........................................................................ 12V - H6W
FUSES (200-250-300)
Two, one of them spare ......................................................................10A
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LIQUID
To maximize the vehicle’s performance and ensure many years of trouble-free opera-
tion, we recommend using the following products:
Note:
It is essential that all renewals should be performed with the products listed in the
table above.
PRODUCT TYPE SPECIFICATIONS
FUEL GASOLINE (
OR GASOLINE 95 RON )
MIXTURE OIL LIQUI MOLY RACING SYNTH 2T
GEAR AND CLUTCH OIL LIQUI MOLY RACING 10W-50
BRAKE OIL LIQUI MOLY BRAKE FLUID DOT 5.1
CLUTCH ACTUATOR OIL LIQUI MOLY BRAKE FLUID DOT 5.1
FORK OIL FUCHS SAE 5W
TIE ROD GREASE LIQUI MOLY SCHMIERFIX
LIQUID COOLANT LIQUI MOLY COOLANT READY MIX RAF12
PLUS

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OPERATION
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CHAPTER 2 OPERATION
CONTENTS
Main parts .......................................................................................... 20
Fuel tank cap .................................................................................. 20
Fuel cock ....................................................................................... 20
Starter............................................................................................ 21
Mixer oil tank cap (RR 200-250-300).................................................. 21
Clutch lever .................................................................................... 21
LH switch ....................................................................................... 22
RH switch (RR 125) .......................................................................... 22
RH switch (RR 200-250-300)............................................................. 22
Front brake lever and gas control........................................................ 23
Gear change lever........................................................................... 23
Brake pedal.................................................................................... 23
Kickstart - optional (RR 200-250-300).................................................. 23
Side stand...................................................................................... 24
Keys.............................................................................................. 24
Steering lock................................................................................... 24
Dashboard operating instructions............................................................. 25
Main parts ..................................................................................... 25
Warning lights ................................................................................ 26
Battery replacement.......................................................................... 27
Adjust button function instruction.......................................................... 28
Select button function instruction.......................................................... 29
To Enter the Setting Mode.................................................................. 30
Checks before and after use................................................................... 34
Breaking in ......................................................................................... 34
Refuelling............................................................................................ 35
Starting the engine................................................................................ 36
Oil mixer refuelling (RR 200-250-300) ..................................................... 36
Engine shut-down ................................................................................. 37

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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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