Beta Motorcycles RR 250 2T EUROPA User manual

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RR 250 2T EUROPA - RR 3002T EUROPA
RR 250 2T - RR 3002T
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 026440270 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..................................................................33
Running in........................................................................................... 33
Refuelling............................................................................................ 34
Oil mixer 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 ............................................................ 43
Handlebar adjustment .......................................................................... 43
Adjusting fork ...................................................................................... 44
Shock absorber....................................................................................45
CHAPTER 4 CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE .....................................49
Key to symbols.....................................................................................50
Engine oil............................................................................................50
Liquid coolant...................................................................................... 51
Air filter .............................................................................................. 54
Spark plug .......................................................................................... 55

CONTENTS
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Carburettor .........................................................................................56
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
Battery................................................................................................ 76
Fuses ..................................................................................................78
Cleaning the vehicle............................................................................. 79
Prolonged inactivity.............................................................................. 80
Scheduled maintenance vehicle ............................................................81
Tightening torque overview ................................................................... 83
CHAPTER 5 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUPERSTRUCTURES .... 85
Removing and installing of the saddle..................................................... 86
Removing and installing air filter side panel............................................. 87
Removing and installing of the complete tank...........................................87
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................... 89
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................90

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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.................................................................10
Main parts:..................................................................................... 10
Specifications ......................................................................................11
Weight...........................................................................................11
Dimensions .....................................................................................11
Tyres.............................................................................................. 11
Capacities......................................................................................11
Front suspension.............................................................................. 12
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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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 (see photo).
B
A

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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The hex key 1and its socket wrench (8
mm) are found inside the battery compart-
ment. Remove the seat to reach them (page
86).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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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
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6
3
10
13
18
15
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FAMILIARIZING WITH THE VEHICLE
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT
Weight in running order with full fuel and optional
..............................................................118 kg (front 57 Kg; rear 61 Kg)
DIMENSIONS
maximum length (with plate holder) .............................................. 2270 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..................................... 800 ml following normal maintenance work
.................................................850 ml following a complete engine review
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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FRONT SUSPENSION
“Sachs” hydraulic upside-down fork (Ø48 mm shafts)
spring............................................................................................. K 4,2
oil type ....................................................................... Liqui Moly SAE 5W
oil quantity..................................................................................... 545 g
wheel excursion........................................................................... 290 mm
compression clicks (from completely closed) ............................................ 12
rebound clicks (from completely closed) .................................................. 12
REAR SUSPENSION
Single shock absorber with compound lever
spring............................................................................................. K 5,2
static sag load (see page 47) .......................................................... 35 mm
shock absorber travel ................................................................... 135 mm
rear wheel travel.......................................................................... 290 mm
compression clicks, high speeds (from completely closed) ......................... 21
compression clicks, low speeds (from completely closed)...........................24
rebound clicks (from completely closed) .................................................. 23
FRONT BRAKE
Ø 260 mm disc and dual-piston floating caliper
REAR BRAKE
Ø240 mm disc and single-piston floating caliper
ENGINE
Version RR 250 RR 300
Type Single-cylinder, 2-stroke, liquid cooled
and electric start
Bore x stroke [mm] 66,4 x 72 72 x 72
Displacement [cm³] 249 293,1
Compression ratio 13,2:1 11,9:1
CO2[g/km] * # 59 65
Fuel consumption [l/100km] * # 2,493 2,726
* Only valid for EUROPA version
# WMTC cycle related data, for class L vehicles
Fuel system................................................................carburetor with mixer

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Cooling system ......................................... forced liquid circulation by pump
Spark plug RR 250................................................................ NGK BR8 ES
Spark plug RR 300................................................................ NGK BR7 ES
Clutch.................................................................................. wet, multidisc
Gearchange
Version RR 250 Europe RR 250 RR 300 Europe RR 300
Primary drive 27/72 27/72 27/72 27/72
Gear ratio 1st gear 12/31 12/31 12/31 12/31
Gear ratio 2nd gear 15/28 15/28 15/28 15/28
Gear ratio 3rd gear 19/28 19/28 19/28 19/28
Gear ratio 4th gear 20/24 20/24 20/24 20/24
Gear ratio 5th gear 27/27 27/27 27/27 27/27
Gear ratio 6th gear 28/24 28/24 28/24 28/24
Final drive 15/42 14/49 15/42 14/49
Exhaust valve................................centrifugal operation with reaction springs
Ignition ..................................................................... CDI without trembler,
with digital variable spark advance
Starting.................................................electric starter (Kick-starter optional)
Version RR 250 Europe RR 250 RR 300 Europe RR 300
Main jet 130 165 130 165
Slow jet 38 38 35 38
Start jet 50 85 50 85
Needle N84K N0ZJ N84K N2ZW
Needle position (from top) 2° 3° 2° 2°
Air screw turns (from all closed) 1+1/2 1+1/4 2 1+1/4
Carburetor

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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) START BUTTON
5) SECOND MAP SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
6) WHEEL REVOLUTION SENSOR
7) TURN INDICATORS WARNING LIGHT
8) RIGHT BUTTON
9) OIL RESERVE WARNING LIGHT
10) DASHBOARD
11) HEADLIGHT TELL TALE LAMP
12) LEFT BUTTON
13) MIXER DIAGNOSIS WARNING LIGHT
14) HORN BUTTON
15) FLASH-TO-PASS BUTTON
16) HEADLIGHT SELECTOR
17) TURN SIGNAL LAMPS SWITCH
18) LEFT-HAND CONTROL GROUP
19) LEFT-HAND FRONT TURN INDICATOR 12V 6W
20) REGULATOR
21) ELECTRIC FAN (OPTIONAL)
22) THERMOSWITCH
23) UNIT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
24) LEFT-HAND REAR TURN INDICATOR (12V 6W BULB)
25) TAIL LIGHT WITH LED
26) NUMBER-PLATE LIGHT
27) RIGHT-HAND REAR TURN INDICATOR (12V 6W BULB)
28) REAR STOP BUTTON
29) FRAME EARTH
30) BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
31) BATTERY 12V 9AH
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) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
41) TPS
42) HT COIL
43) SPARK PLUG
44) DIAGNOSIS CONNECTOR
45) OIL RESERVE SENSOR
46) FRAME EARTH
47) PARKING LIGHT 12V 5W
48) HEADLIGHT (12V-35/35W BULB)
49) 12V HORN

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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
OIL MIXER TANK LIQUI MOLY 2-STROKE MOTOR OIL,
SELF-MIXING
GEAR AND CLUTCH OIL LIQUI MOLY RACING 10W40
BRAKE OIL LIQUI MOLY BRAKE FLUID DOT 5.1
CLUTCH ACTUATOR OIL LIQUI MOLY BRAKE FLUID DOT 5.1
FORK OIL LIQUI MOLY 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 .......................................................................................... 18
Fuel tank cap ..................................................................................18
Fuel cock........................................................................................ 18
Starter............................................................................................ 19
Mixer oil tank cap ...........................................................................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 - optional ........................................................................... 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
Oil mixer 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.
MIXER OIL TANK CAP
The mixer oil tank cap is located under
the saddle
To gain access remove the saddle (page
86).
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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OPERATION
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RH SWITCH
Starter button 5is located on the right-hand
side of the handlebars and operate the
electric engine starter. For startup, refer to
page 35.
Do not press the button 5while the engine
is running.
The button 6turns off the engine.
FRONT BRAKE LEVER AND GAS
CONTROL
The front brake lever Aand the gas throt-
tle Bare located on the right side of the
handlebar.
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:
parking lights and high beam;
parking lights and low beam;
3- Flash-to-pass button;
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.
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